Day trip

From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Brunch

4.7 / 5

36 reviews

Activity provider: Sicily Day BY Day
Day trip

From Catania: Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Brunch

Activity provider: Sicily Day BY Day
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From US$ 107.27 per person

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Visit the beauties of the famous Sicilian towns of Taormina, Savoca, and Castemola, starting with "The Godfather" scenery.

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Duration 8 - 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Italian
Pickup included
Meet your guide in the center of Catania at the agreed meeting point close to your accommodation.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Taste the diverse flavors of Sicilian food and Etna wine with a delicious brunch
  • Visit a famous town and bar seen in the iconic Godfather movie franchise
  • Admire the majestic town of Taormina and discover its imposing Greek Theater
  • Explore the medieval suburb of Castelmola, with great views of Mount Etna
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Sicily by visiting traditional villages
Full description

Embark on a fascinating cultural adventure in Sicily and discover 3 charming towns on a day trip from Catania. Marvel at the picturesque streets if Savoca, Taormina, and Castelmola, and visit their most remarkable landmarks. Enjoy a delicious lunch of typical products.

Start your experience, being picked up from your local accommodation by a comfortable 8 seat air conditioned vehicle. The first stop of your Sicilian trip will be Savoca, a characteristic medieval town. Visit one of the fascinating catacombs of the Cappuccini convent which hosts the mummified bodies of monks and nobles from Savoca. Next, visit bar Vitelli, famously known as the bar from the film "The Godfather", where you can taste delicious Sicilian granita and look at photos which were taken during the shooting of the film. Then, travel to the second town on the tour, the majestic Taormina. Visit the Greek Theatre, or one of the major ancient sites in Sicily which offers a unique panoramic view of the sea and Mount Etna. Walking along Corso Umberto, you can also visit the Cathedral and enjoy the stunning view of Capo Taormina bay. While in Taormina, enjoy a rich brunch made of a delicious products from the Sicilian culinary tradition, water and red Etna wine (included in the price). Afterwards, arrive at the final stop, Castelmola, a characteristic medieval suburb suspended between the sky and the sea. Enjoy a fantastic view of Etna on one side and the Ionian sea on the other, then, from Sant’Antonio square, begin your walk through the alleys. Around the small streets, it’s possible to see quaint shops that sell souvenirs, laces, and embroideries made by locals women.  Finally, visit Bar Turrisi for a coffee or some almond wine, a typical Sicilian dessert wine.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Driver
  • Brunch
  • Wine
  • Water
  • Maps and booklets
  • Tour guide

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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This was a great day-trip to take from Catania. Our driver, Luigi, went out of his way to create a great experience for our nice, small group. He also had a picknick already prepared with yummy Sicilian delights and local wine for lunch (a great view of Mt. Etna included).

March 24, 2023

Our guide- Mr. Antonio was informative and very knowledgeable. He was professional, very engaging and had excellent communication skills. He was very patient and well-organised. With him around you dun hv to worry that u missed any detail of the tour. The lunch at a secluded secret hideout with panorama view was superb. He left us with a memorable Sicily GodFather/ Taormina/ savoca/ castelmola experience. We hope to have you once again when we join other tours. — Taylor & Mikee from Singapore 23/09/19

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March 24, 2023

Excellente excursion avec guide qui se promène avec nous et nous donne toutes les informations appropriées et comme à Taormina il n'avait pas la possibilité de venir avec nous, il a pris le temps de nous donner un plan de la place avec les choses à visités. Une très belle expérience, bravo

March 24, 2023

Product ID: 173448