Cinematic Sicily: In The Footsteps of the Godfather

Six-Hour Private Journey from Taormina

Few films have captured the imagination quite like Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy. Today's private journey takes you beyond the screen into the timeless Sicilian villages where cinema history was made—Forza D'Agrò and Savoca—two enchanting hilltop settlements that became the backdrop for some of the trilogy's most memorable scenes.

Your private driver-guide will collect you from your hotel this morning, whisking you into the heart of cinematic Sicily. In Forza D'Agrò, medieval stone pathways and weathered archways frame views that Coppola himself fell in love with. As you wander these atmospheric streets, you'll discover the exact locations where key scenes were filmed, while your guide shares fascinating stories from behind the camera.

Continue to Savoca, where the famous Bar Vitelli awaits—the very setting where Michael Corleone first met Apollonia's father. Step inside for an espresso where movie magic was made, then visit the charming church that hosted their unforgettable wedding scene. Throughout your journey, your guide weaves together the film's narrative with the authentic, complex history of Sicily's past, offering thoughtful perspective on the cultural realities beyond Hollywood's interpretation.

Mid-journey, you'll pause for a leisurely lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, where your table will be reserved and waiting. Your driver remains at your complete disposal throughout the day, allowing you to set the pace and linger where inspiration strikes.