Godfather Villages and Taormina from Palermo
Walk the streets where Coppola filmed The Godfather and discover the jewel of the Sicilian coast
This Godfather Villages and Taormina private tour from Palermo takes you deep into the hillside villages of eastern Sicily that served as the backdrop for Francis Ford Coppola's legendary trilogy, then rewards you with free time in the clifftop resort of Taormina.
Departing from your Palermo hotel, your English-speaking driver covers roughly three hours of Sicilian countryside before reaching Savoca, where Bar Vitelli preserves photographs and artisan tools from the original Godfather II production. The medieval streets, flanked by the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele, open onto sweeping valley views that explain why Coppola chose this location.
The village of Forza d'Agro, perched above the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio, provided the setting for Godfather III scenes featuring Al Pacino and Sofia Coppola in 1990. A short climb past the Gothic-Catalan portal of the Church of San Agostino connects the film history to the genuine medieval fabric of the town.
The day closes in Taormina, where you have up to two hours to roam the pedestrian centro storico independently or visit the ancient Greek-Roman Theatre at your own pace before the return drive to Palermo.
Tour Highlights
Visit Bar Vitelli in Savoca, home to original Godfather II film photographs and artisan tools collected from the production.
Explore Forza d'Agro, the hilltop village where Al Pacino filmed Godfather III scenes below the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio.
Admire the Gothic-Catalan portal of the Church of San Agostino, reached by a lane of circular stone steps from the village square.
Enjoy free time in Taormina to visit the ancient Greek-Roman Theatre and take in one of the most celebrated panoramas in the Mediterranean.
Travel as a private group with a dedicated English-speaking driver throughout the full 10-hour itinerary.
Stroll Savoca's main street past the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele for unobstructed views across the Sicilian valley.
Itinerary
Your English-speaking driver collects you from your Palermo hotel. The scenic drive east across Sicily takes approximately three hours.
Arrive in the medieval village of Savoca and visit Bar Vitelli, where a private collection of photographs and artisan tools documents the filming of The Godfather II. Walk the main street past the churches of Santa Lucia and San Michele for valley views.
A short drive brings you to Forza d'Agro, overlooking the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio. Climb the circular steps to the Gothic-Catalan portal of the Church of San Agostino, visible in scenes from The Godfather III.
Arrive in the clifftop resort of Taormina after a 30-minute drive. You have up to two hours to explore independently, visit the Greek-Roman Theatre (admission not included), or simply walk the pedestrian streets.
Your driver escorts you back along the motorway for a roughly three-hour return journey, with drop-off at your Palermo hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- English-speaking driver for 10 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Palermo
- Visit to Bar Vitelli in Savoca
- Guided walk through Forza d'Agro
- Free time in Taormina
Not Included
- Admission to the Greek-Roman Theatre in Taormina
- Meals and beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the driver
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