In the Footsteps of the Godfather
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Port
Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Devotees of The Godfather are sure to recognize many of the film's memorable sites on this tour of the Sicilian homeland of the notorious Corleone family. Your coach follows a scenic coastal route to the hillside village of Savoca, where, in the movie, Michael proposes marriage to Apollonia.
In Savoca you will visit a private home that was the site for the film's Bar Vitelli. It still operates as a bar and houses a collection of memorabilia related to the film. Taste a granita here -- a beverage that the locals cherish.
Step inside the Cappuccini Church, whose crypt houses an eerie collection of 18th-century mummies. And from here, join your guide for a walking tour past 15th- and 16th-century churches to the summit above the town for panoramic views. A guided stroll along the village's main street reveals views over the valley below.
Back on the motorcoach, it's an approximately 30-minute journey to Fiumefreddo. Visit the Castello degli Schiavi -- the private home of Barone Platania, which took a starring role in The Godfather trilogy. In fact, this is the very spot where Apollonia was murdered.
Please note: The Cappuccini Church catacombs are closed as the crypt is undergoing restoration; however, a limited number of mummies can be viewed in a separate room. Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Shorts are not allowed.