From Catania: Day Trip to Taormina, Savoca and Castelmola

Catania

History&Art (This tour is upon request)

• Highlights
  • Explore the beautiful cities of Savoca, Taormina, and Castelmola
  • Visit the ancient catacombs in Savoca
  • Enjoy a typical granita where The Godfather was filmed
  • Get fantastic views of the Ionian Sea
• Full description

  Depart Catania and journey to the medieval city of Savoca. Visit the catacombs of the Cappuccini Convent upon arrival and see the mummified monks and nobles from the history of the city. Taste an authentic granita from Sicily at Bar Vitelli, where scenes from the blockbuster movie The Godfather were shot.

  Visit the ruins of the Teatro Greco (Greek Theatre) in Taormina at your own expense and get a panoramic view of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Stroll along the historic Corso Umberto to visit the cathedral and soak up the stunning views of the beautiful bay. Get recommendations on the best bars and restaurants to enjoy lunch at your own expense.

  Continue to the medieval town of Castelmola and explore the narrow alleys from Piazza Sant’Antonio. Pop into small shops selling all kinds of souvenirs, lacework, and embroidery made by the local women. End with a coffee at Bar Turrisi, and try some of the local, sweet almond wine.

• Includes
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or similar
  • Multilingual driver/guide at your disposal for the day
  • Baby seat (if needed)
• Meeting Point
  
  Pick-up from your hotel or B&B in Catania
  
  
  
  
  

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