Godfather Shore Excursion from Giardini Naxos — Castello degli Schiavi, Savoca & Taormina

Meeting at Giardini Naxos Tender Pier

Cruise ships anchor offshore at Giardini Naxos and passengers come ashore by tender. Your guide is at the tender pier from 08:30 and the tour starts at 09:00. Tender times can vary: the day is planned around your ship's schedule.

Castello degli Schiavi — The Real Corleone Residence

Twenty minutes from the port, Castello degli Schiavi is the private estate used as the Corleone family home in all three Godfather films. You walk through the courtyard where key scenes were filmed, then up to the first floor and down to the underground rooms. Time at the castle: 90 minutes, ticket included. Guests who prefer to avoid stairs can skip the first floor and the underground rooms.

Savoca — Moto Ape, Santa Lucia Church & Bar Vitelli

Thirty minutes from the castle, Savoca is the village of The Godfather Part I. A traditional Moto Ape takes you up to Santa Lucia Church, where Michael's wedding procession was filmed. You stop at Bar Vitelli, the terrace where Michael asked for Apollonia's hand. The walk in the village is about 500 metres and easy. Time in Savoca: 2 hours. On the private tour, lunch is served here.

Taormina — 90 Minutes of Free Time

Twenty-five minutes from Savoca, you reach Taormina for 90 minutes on your own. Corso Umberto, the main street, is flat and 800 metres long. Guests on the shared tour have lunch here at their own pace.

Return to Giardini Naxos

Fifteen minutes from Taormina back to the Giardini Naxos tender pier. Arrival at 15:30, before all-aboard time. Add your ship's name and departure time in the booking form so we can check the timing.

Castello degli Schiavi, Savoca and Taormina from Giardini Naxos, back on board on time