Messina Private The Godfather Town and Forza d'Agro Excursion

Description

• Roundtrip private transportation from your Messina Cruise pier!
  
• Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation!
  
• English-speaking private certified driver/guide!
  
• Visit Savoca and Forza d'Agro - villages featured The Godfather II movie!
  
• Free time at both towns!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Sicily and the surrounding area!
  

Just you and up to 7 of your friends or family on this private adventure! Meet your private driver at your Messina cruise port to drive through the town of Messina and along the coastline to Santa Teresa. The villas, floral gardens, and beautiful landscapes of the area are all photo-worthy. Move inland to Savoca, nestled between two hills. When you arrive, you will visit Bar Vitelli with its collection of photographs taken when The Godfather was being filmed. Located in a private house, this bar was the setting for Michael Corleone to ask Apollonia's father to meet his daughter.

Before setting out on your slow walking excursion through the town, you will enjoy a lemon granita and tangy Italian ice that is quite popular. Stroll along the main street of Savoca and up the hill, all the while seeing the 15th and 16th-century architecture of the many churches and what remains of the Norman Castle. From here, the panoramic views of the valley are stunning.

Forza d'Agro, a quaint village overlooking the Arab-Norman castle of Capo Sant'Alessio, is the next stop on your adventure. Scenes from The Godfather III were filmed here. Located on the lower peak of a small mountain, the village is a throwback in time with its traditional buildings and pedestrian-only stone-paved lanes. You will climb the circular steps from the main square up to the Church of St. Agostino, the backdrop for Michael Corleone's first arrival in Sicily. It was also featured in The Godfather II during the mafia hunt for Vito Corleone. Last but certainly not least, you will visit the Chiesa Madre, built in the Baroque architectural style.

After your day in the life of The Godfather, relax as your private driver returns you to your Messina cruise port. The next time you watch the movies, you can say, "I was there"!

What is included?

• Round-trip private transportation from your Messina Cruise pier
  
• Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation
• English-speaking private certified driver/guide
  
• Visit Savoca and Forza d'Agro - villages featured The Godfather II movie
  
• Free time at both towns

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For this Messina excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff just outside your Messica cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.