Description
This Taormina and Savoca shore tour from Messina port is built for people who prefer to explore on their own. A private driver meets you at the cruise port, drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to your two destinations and brings you back to the ship, while you decide how to spend your free time in each place.
In Taormina you can head for the Greek Roman Theatre, which looks out to Mount Etna and across the bay, then wander on to San Nicolò di Bari Cathedral, the Public Gardens and Corso Umberto, lined with boutiques and colourful balconies.
Next comes Savoca, a medieval village set into a hillside where you can still spot the places of Don Vito Corleone. A walk along its old streets leads to the Church of Santa Lucia, the setting for Michael and Apollonia's wedding scene. Do not skip Bar Vitelli, which feels like a small museum, with film photos and scenes next to old objects of Sicilian tradition.
- Private driver and vehicle
- Bottled water on board
- Tolls and parking
Entrance tickets, meals and a guide are not included, though a guide can be requested at an extra charge.