From Catania: The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

From Catania: The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

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Explore the Sicilian sites of Savoca & Forza D'Agrò that served as the backdrop toThe Godfather movie scenes with a guide on a 9-hour tour.

Highlights

Visit the church where Apollonia and Michael Carleone got married
Take a short walk around the historic center of Savoca
Explore Forza D'Agrò to explore filming locations of the movie
Take in breathtaking Mediterranean architecture with your guide

Description

Depart from Catania to visit the Sicilian hill towns of Savoca and Forza D’Agrò. Explore the sets of the popular movie The Godfather. See the famous Bar Vitelli and wedding venue, among other places you’ll recognize from the films. Hear stories about the movies and Sicily from a local guide. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside. Reach Savoca and take a stroll around the historic center. Visit the Trimarchi building, the venue for the famous Bar Vitelli. Then, see the location of Apollonia and Michael's wedding, the Church of San Nicolò. Then, head to your second destination. Many scenes of village life were filmed on the cobblestone streets and traditional houses of Forzà d'Agrò. Learn about tales behind the great film, and the equally captivating history of the island that inspired this masterpiece by Francis Ford Coppola.