• Mount Etna - Your private English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel or port at your preferred time in the morning, and you will begin your private tour exploring Sicily. Your friendly guide will explain how the Etna volcano was formed, the history of its eruptions, and the culture, myths, and folklore of “Mamma Etna” and Sicily. Traveling by private, comfortable car through small, authentic mountain villages, you will enjoy unforgettable views of the Sicilian countryside, filled with orange and lemon plantations, olive and almond trees, and houses and old churches built from lava stone. Continue ascending Etna until you reach the “Rifugio Sapienza” station at 2000 meters. Here, you can visit the famous Silvestri Craters, take in breathtaking panoramas, browse souvenir shops offering lava gifts, and refresh yourself at a bar or restaurant. For logistical reasons, guests traveling from Messina Port will visit the Sartorius Craters on the North Side of Mt. Etna.
• Taormina - Next, your guide will drive you to Taormina, one of Europe’s most exclusive tourist destinations. Perched on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers stunning views of the coastline and Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. In Taormina, you will have free time to relax and stroll through the charming streets of the city center, admire the blend of ancient Greek, Roman, and Norman architecture, and shop at the many boutiques and local artisan stores.
• Savoca - The tour will continue in Savoca, a must-see Sicilian hilltop village made famous by F.F. Coppola, who filmed his legendary movie “The Godfather” here. The guide will share details about the filming process, trivia, and the real story of the Sicilian Mafia. You will learn about the history and culture of the movie locations and experience the romantically rustic atmosphere of old Sicily. Walk through the authentic streets of Savoca, which have remained unchanged since the movie was made. Visit ancient churches, Bar Vitelli where Michael spoke to Apollonia’s father, and the Church of Santa Lucia where the couple was married. Follow the same path down the hill into town that the newlyweds did, and perhaps even meet some locals who were cast in the movie, like the signora who played Apollonia’s mother! You will stop at a traditional “trattoria”, where you will taste organic, locally produced Sicilian antipasti and a dish of the traditional “Pasta alla Norma,” served with local wines.

• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Messina)
• Round trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car
• Private local English speaking guide
• Private tour of Mount Etna Volcano
• Private tour of ‘The Godfather’ locations in Savoca, including Bar Vitelli visit
• Traditional Lunch at a restaurant with panoramic view in Savoca
• Free time in Taormina
• Bottled water

• Optional ascent to 3000mt on Etna by cable car and jeep with licenzed Alpine guide - 65 euro
• Gratuities

Private full day tour of the most important and beautiful Sicilian sites - Mount Etna Volcano, Taormina, the most important tourist resort in Europe, full of fascinating streets and ancient monuments. The Godfather tour with a traditional Sicilian Lunch in Savoca. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest quality for our guests, and includes pickup and drop-off.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.