Tours 2012 - On the steps of the Godfather
Tour: "ON THE STEPS OF THE GODFATHER"
Duration: HALF DAY
Departure/Return: Giardini Naxos / Taormina - Friday Only
Seats: 2 adults and 2 children in each Fiat 500 |
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Description: This tour experience is not only a visit of two Sicilian Towns but a real insight into the island, the locals, their culture and every day way of life.
It's a drive across the roads and villages of the most beautiful hidden corners of this area way off the beaten track.
We will pick you up and back to your accomodation.
Follow our tour leader car to discovery the beautiful villages of Savoca and Forza D'Agrò where Francis Ford Coppola shoot the movies The Godfather II & The Godfather III.
You will drive one of our fantastic Classic Convertible Fiat 500 and it will be like a step back in time. If you are bored of mass tours by bus, simply choose 500 Vintage Tour !
Some of the places you will visit:
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The Bar VITELLI
While in town "a must" is the stop for a Lemon Granita at the famous bar "VITELLI" on the corner of the town, one of Coppola's favorite spots, and seen many times throughout the film. It was featured in the motion picture as the place where Michael Corleone asked Apollonia's father to meet his daughter.
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Chiesa di Santa Lucia (built in 13th century)
Next stop is the Church of Santa Lucia, where the scene of the wedding between Michael and Apollonia was shot. Inside the church there is a beautiful statue of St. Lucy made by Reginaldo D'agostino.
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The cript and the Cappuccini Convent
The church and the Convent was built in the 17th century. 37 different mummies from the 18th century are stored in the crypt of the church. Lawyers, barons, poets and doctors bodies and clothes directly from the 18th century.
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Forza D'Agrò - Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
A visit of a typical village of the east Sicilian coast. Lived since the prehistoric time, has many buildings from the 14th and 15th century. The church of Santissima Trinità is one wonderful example. |
