Taormina and Savoca tour from Messina
6 Hours We will operate a slighlty shorter tour if your cruise ship time in port doesn't allow a 6 hrs tour
Min People: 4 The minimum number refears to the total number of people that will book, not to the number of people per single booking
Max People: private tour - small group 16 people - group tour 35 people You can choose the group size you prefer at the check out: private tour, small group (max 16 people) or group tour (max 35 people)
Pick-up / Dropp-off: Cruise port or accommodation
Jan 01’ - Dec 31'
Return to port on time 100% guarantee

The Taormina and Savoca tour is one of the most exciting Sicily day tours from Messina (port or city centre), particularly for lovers of The Godfather.

From the departing point, we will reach the ancient town of Savoca, Sicily, a wonderful medieval village, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

You will start a little Savoca tour, following the footsteps of the Godfather movie by F.F. Coppola, to whom a statue is dedicated in the panoramic square of the village. This square is also very popular for hosting the famous bar Vitelli. Our guides will explain its history and festivals.

Then we will leave for Taormina, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will have a stroll in its ancient Corso Umberto, which has recently been one of the White Lotus Sicily locations for season 2.
We are waiting for you, we are ready to welcome you to live together with us the fantastic experience of the Taormina and Savoca tour, you will not regret it!

Why book with us

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Itinerary

Our Taormina and Savoca tour starts from Messina Cruise Port or from Travel Agency Discover Messina Sicily, located in the city center. On request, departure from your accommodation located in Messina area.
We are going to have a panoramic tour of the city. We will see the famous statue of the Virgin Mary of the Letter, the Fountain of Neptune, the St. Francis Church and the Palace of Culture.
In Savoca Sicily you will have a guided Savoca tour along the narrow street of the medieval village, visiting the famous bar Vitelli, Saint Micheal’s Church, Saint Lucy’s church, setting of the movie.
In the second part of the day you will have a guided Taormina walking tour in the main street Corso Umberto: you will visit Porta Catania and Porta Messina, the Cathedral of Taormina, April IX Square and the clock tower, Corvaja Palace. At the end of the guided visit you can continue your Taormina tour enjoying some free time to visit the exclusive shops or to have lunch.
The Taormina and Savoca tour will end to the starting point. We share a goodbye, hoping to meet our guests back in Sicily soon.

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Additional Information

Important Information

Messina Cruise Terminal Discover Messina Office Hotel / B&B
English. Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian are available for private tours on request.
Round trip by A/C van or bus Professional guide Live commentary on board Treats and bottled water on board of the bus Discover Messina Travel Assistance Liability Insurance
Gratuities (optional) Food and drinks Any Private Expenses What is not being specified in “Included in the price”
Sunscreen, light shoes, comfortable and thin clothing, a hat.

Private Tour Option

Private Tour Option

If you book this excursion as private for a group of maximum 6 people, you will be comfortably transported by our luxury car. Please, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with further information.

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Additional Information

The distance from Messina till Taormina is almost 55 km and the duration is almost 45-50 minutes.
This tour is shared. There is the possibility of purchasing a private tour with the payment of an extra fee. For further information check the Private Tours page.
No, the entrance ticket and the visit to the Greek-roman theatre is not included in the price of this tour.
The free time included in this tour is almost 2 hours and 30 minutes.
No, the walking tour once in Savoca and Taormina is not mandatory.