Visit the hillside village of Savoca where The Godfather's iconic bar scenes were filmed, then wind through medieval Forza d'Agrò before descending to the Greek Theatre of Taormina with Etna as its eternal backdrop. Culture, cinema and scenery in one unforgettable arc.
What to expect
Your driver collects you at the port and takes the scenic Ionian coast road north, rising into the Peloritani hills to Savoca. At Bar Vitelli your guide recounts the filming of Michael Corleone's courtship scene glass of granita in hand. Forza d'Agrò adds Norman castle ruins and vertiginous valley views. The day culminates at Taormina's ancient Greek Theatre, where Etna frames the stage in a composition unchanged since antiquity. Return transfer arrives at the port with time to spare.
Good to know
Book via driverinrome.com specifying the Godfather + Taormina combined itinerary. Savoca's lanes are cobbled and steep; flat shoes recommended. Taormina in peak summer is busy by midday — the early start from the port is a genuine advantage. All-aboard timing is easily met with this private format.