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Taormina & Godfather Tour

One of our English speaking driver will meet you outside the gangway of the cruise ship, holding a sign with your group's name on it. This will be a great introduction to the real Sicily, exploring the charming towns of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò with your local driver/guide who so proudly calls these areas home.

Starting from Messina port you will visit Castelmola, a medieval hill town above Taormina with breath taking views of the sea and of Mt. Etna, then drive to get to the art town of Savoca. This will literally feel like taking a step back in time. Although the name Savoca did not appear until 1415, the town probably dates back to the first half of the 12th century when a Norman Fortress was built. Savoca is not a touristic town, but a very simple every day "local" town set on the hillside of the foothills of the S. Peloritiani.

What makes it different to the other towns? This is where Al Pacino and Cast shot the GodFather movies. To follow their footsteps and to visit the places that were so often shown throughout the movie will bring back many memories. While in town "a must" is the stop for a Lemon Granita at the famous bar "VITELLI" on the corner of the town, one of Francis Ford Coppola's favorite spots, and also seen many times throughout the film. Then you will make your way to the church of St. Lucy where the scene of the wedding between Apollonia and Michael was shot!


After Savoca you will visit Forza d'Agrò which is without a doubt one of the best examples of a typical village of the Province of Messina which still preserves its medieval street layout and has incredible views from all sides of the town. Here you will find the perfect mix of tradition, culture, history and art.

You will then drive to the highlights of Taormina. Our introduction to Taormina will take you around the beautiful town of Taormina, situated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steep Monte Tauro, dominating the Ionian coast from Capo Sant'Andrea to Capo Taormina with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background. The downtown centre represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age, to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. A visit to the Greek Theatre is not to be missed, same as a simple stroll down the main street "Corso Umberto" with its art and designers shops, Baroque churches and Palazzi.

Your driver will happy to point out some excellent lunch spots for you to enjoy a bite to eat.

 
After some time at leisure we drive back to the pier.

 

We reserve the right to change the order in which we visit the sites.This tour may be shortened depending on your ship's in port hours

 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Available: All year round
Tour Duration: 8-9 hours
Pick-up/Drop-off Location: Outside the gang way of your cruise in Catania Port
Pick-up Time (suggested): 8:00am (according to your ship's schedule)
 
INCLUDED
  • Luxury air conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver
  • All taxes, parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals and drinks
  • Guide and entrance fees

It's very easy to book or join a shared tour, only (2 clicks), please click on the calendar, choose the date you're in port, then click on "Create Group" button.

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Individual Prices per Group
Number of Passenger(s) Price per Person
1 Pax 600 euro
2 Pax 325 euro
3 Pax 233 euro
4 Pax 180 euro
5 Pax 150 euro
6 Pax 132 euro
7 Pax 114 euro
8 Pax 106 euro
9 Pax 163 euro
10 Pax 150 euro
11 Pax 140 euro
12 Pax 132 euro
13 Pax 122 euro
14 Pax 114 euro
15 Pax 110 euro
16 Pax 106 euro

IMPORTANT INFO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • The tours and the itineraries CANNOT be changed. As it is a sharing tour, we provide the tours as described on our website (unless everyone in the vehicle agrees to a different itinerary).
  • We recommend that guests always be on time and follow our driver's suggestions regarding timing throughout the day, in this way everyone will have a wonderful tour and we'll be 100% certain there will be no complaints or recriminations.
  • Once you have joined an open tour or created a new group, your information (name, email address and number of guests in your personal party) will be given to the other participants in the group.
  • Every time a new party joins or cancels participation in the group, you will receive a new automated voucher which includes the guest’s information, number of participants and the new price you will pay per person.
  • Above 8 passengers from Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Salerno, Taormina, Catania and Messina ports we can either provide a Mercedes Sprinter minibus or multiple luxury minivans (according on the availability we have), while from Civitavecchia, Livorno and La Spezia ports we will provide multiple minivans above 7 passengers.
  • Unfortunately the minibuses cannot enter the city centre and you'll automatically waste a lot of time walking to destinations, while by minivan, you can get directly to your point of interest, without wasting any time.
  • We do not charge your credit card at the time of booking, we only request this information as a guarantee of services, in accordance with our cancellation policy.
  • Payment will be automatically charged 5 days prior to the scheduled tour date, directly to the credit card provided at the time of booking. It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that the credit card submitted will still be valid 5 days prior to the scheduled service, when the card is scheduled to be charged.
  • At the time of booking, you will also receive an automated email which will provide you with the details to login to your own account on our site and monitor your reservations directly through the account. You can access your account by clicking on the section entitled “Account Login” located at the upper right hand corner of the homepage.
  • Cancellation policy is 7 days prior the service, after these terms the full amount due (based on your booking) will be charged on your credit card in the event of late cancellation or no show.
  • If the cruise ship doesn't dock due to any circumstance out of your control, you will not be charged and we will try to re-schedule your service according to availability. If your cruise ship docks in a different port, for example La Spezia Port instead of Livorno Port, we will change the pick up location, however there will be a fee associated with the change of port.
  • If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us, it will be our pleasure to help you. info@joebananalimos.net

GROUPS CLOSING SOON

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Florence and Chianti including Lunch and Wine Tasting
  • Date of the tour: 7 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: GUANCI GROUP
  • From: Livorno Port
  • Name of the ship: NCL Viva
  • Max pax: 14 - Still available: 4
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Pisa and Florence
  • Date of the tour: 8 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: COOPER GROUP
  • From: Livorno Port
  • Name of the ship: Norwegian Escape
  • Max pax: 14 - Still available: 1
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Best of Rome
  • Date of the tour: 9 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:00 AM
  • Group name: WOOD GROUP
  • From: Civitavecchia Port
  • Name of the ship: NCL Escape
  • Max pax: 7 - Still available: 1
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The Amalfi Coast in full
  • Date of the tour: 19 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: HEBERT GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Voyager of the Seas
  • Max pax: 8 - Still available: 1
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Cinque Terre and Pisa
  • Date of the tour: 24 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: HERMAN GROUP
  • From: Livorno Port
  • Name of the ship: Murray Herman
  • Max pax: 6 - Still available: 4
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Best of Rome
  • Date of the tour: 25 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: HERMAN GROUP
  • From: Civitavecchia Port
  • Name of the ship: Murray Herman
  • Max pax: 6 - Still available: 4
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Pompeii with guide, Sorrento and Positano
  • Date of the tour: 26 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 12:30 PM
  • Group name: HERMAN GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Murray Herman
  • Max pax: 6 - Still available: 4
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Capri Boat Tour
  • Date of the tour: 27 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: SHARPE GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Disney Dream
  • Max pax: 12 - Still available: 10
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Pisa and Florence
  • Date of the tour: 30 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: THOMPSON GROUP
  • From: Livorno Port
  • Name of the ship: Disney Dream
  • Max pax: 7 - Still available: 1
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Lucca and Florence
  • Date of the tour: 30 May 2024
  • Time of the tour: 08:30 AM
  • Group name: BORRE GROUP
  • From: Livorno Port
  • Name of the ship: Disney Dream
  • Max pax: 7 - Still available: 2
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Best of Rome
  • Date of the tour: 4 June 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: DAVIS GROUP
  • From: Civitavecchia Port
  • Name of the ship: Carnival Legend
  • Max pax: 7 - Still available: 1
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Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano
  • Date of the tour: 15 June 2024
  • Time of the tour: 08:30 AM
  • Group name: BEN-DAVID GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Odyssey of the sea
  • Max pax: 10 - Still available: 8
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Pompeii, Positano and Sorrento All Inclusive
  • Date of the tour: 20 June 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: ROSENBERG GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: NCL Getaway
  • Max pax: 8 - Still available: 1
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Sorrento, Positano Ravello including lunch
  • Date of the tour: 20 June 2024
  • Time of the tour: 08:00 AM
  • Group name: MIRSKY GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Sun Princess
  • Max pax: 6 - Still available: 4
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The Amalfi Coast in full
  • Date of the tour: 20 July 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: MCFERRIN GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Odyssey of the Seas
  • Max pax: 8 - Still available: 6
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Godfather and Taormina tour
  • Date of the tour: 23 September 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: TOURIGNY GROUP
  • From: Messina Port
  • Name of the ship: Norwegian Epic
  • Max pax: 16 - Still available: 14
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Fifty Shades of Lemon All Inclusive
  • Date of the tour: 26 September 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: PEARSON GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Voyager of the Seas
  • Max pax: 16 - Still available: 14
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ALL INCLUSIVE HERCULANEUM, VESUVIUS, WINERY AND LUNCH
  • Date of the tour: 9 November 2024
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: GAVIN GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: NCL Pearl
  • Max pax: 8 - Still available: 4
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ALL INCLUSIVE HERCULANEUM, VESUVIUS, WINERY AND LUNCH
  • Date of the tour: 21 April 2025
  • Time of the tour: 07:30 AM
  • Group name: BAKER GROUP
  • From: Naples Port
  • Name of the ship: Zuiderdam
  • Max pax: 8 - Still available: 6