{"id":2571,"date":"2020-02-27T22:56:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T22:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2024-03-18T06:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T06:39:24","slug":"sicily-godfather-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/sicily-godfather-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sicily Godfather Tour To Remember"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any diehard fan of the famous Godfather trilogy (and let\u2019s face it, who isn\u2019t), a chance to tour the home of the Godfather characters stands high on any bucket list. A story inspired by real-life events and the impact that the Sicilian mafia had on so many lives, many variations of the this sort of tour have popped up since the films\u2019 release.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval castles, picturesque coastal villages and the scenic Sicilian countryside serve as the backdrop to many of the Godfather film scenes, making it the ideal place for movie buffs to embark on a Godfather tour of Sicily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-rome-sicily-and-the-godfather-1792007837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godfather tour in Catania<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes some of Sicily\u2019s most heart-stopping locations, so even if you\u2019re not a Godfather fan, it would still be an excellent excuse to explore some enchanting Sicilian hilltop towns. In fact, it would be<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an offer you can\u2019t refuse.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2572 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 6000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 6000\/4500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222116\/lyle-wilkinson-f6KHkCC2zgs-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private Godfather tour in Sicily<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll learn all about how fact and fiction collide, visiting the real-life Godfather Sicily filming locations from some of the most iconic scenes in the trilogy. These movie set spots vary from a Godfather tour in Taormina, the province of Messina or Palermo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk in the footsteps of Michael Corleone and discover the gorgeous medieval villages of Savoca and Fiume Freddo to set the scene. Drink a lemon granita in the famous Bar Vitelli and relive the famous wedding scene in the Cathedral of Forza <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d\u2019Agr\u00f2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are all important locations in any iconic Godfather tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Highlights of a Sicily Godfather Tour<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval beauty, iconic landscapes and so much more await you. On a typical Godfather Tour you\u2019ll:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit some of the most captivating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-rome-sicily-and-the-godfather-1792007837\/#details\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godfather Sicily filming locations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about the story, plot and characters behind each spot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy beautiful Sicilian hill towns such as Forza <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d\u2019Agr\u00f2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Savoca, two of the main places where Francis Coppola shot Godfather scenes in Sicily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indulge in a drink in the famous Bar Vitelli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take in breathtaking Mediterranean architecture in Taormina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the notorious house where Vito Corleone was born<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delve into the history of Sicily and the origins of the Sicilian Mafia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What\u2019s Included<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Designer Journeys, we understand that not everyone likes to travel in the same way. Many of our Godfather tours will include similar elements, but you can also fully tailor this to your own taste to make it the best Godfather tour in Sicily in your eyes! Take some inspiration from this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-rome-sicily-and-the-godfather-1792007837\/#snapshot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-day trip to Sicily<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private transport to all of the Godfather Sicily scene locations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visits to Taormina, Corleone, Savoca and Forza <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d\u2019Agr\u00f2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation in Sicily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Sicilian guide that is well versed in the Godfather movies and their relation to the island<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopovers in other beautiful Sicilian destinations such as Palermo, Mount Etna and Agrigento<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance fees when required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2573 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour \" width=\"4319\" height=\"2430\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash.jpg 4319w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 4319px) 100vw, 4319px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4319px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4319\/2430;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour \" width=\"4319\" height=\"2430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash.jpg 4319w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27222623\/luca-n-zZy_vsGtkWc-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4319px) 100vw, 4319px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>Departure Location and Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s films have become somewhat of a cult classic, the variation of Godfather tours in Sicily and where they all depart from can be overwhelming: whether that be a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godfather tour <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Palermo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a hop on hop off Godfather Tour in Taormina or a Palermo Godfather tour, the options are endless!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Sicily is a relatively small island, most Godfather tours will visit many of the same locations, all of which are walking distance or a short drive away, so you won\u2019t miss out on any of the key film locations when travelling to Italy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you an idea of what a Godfather tour can look like, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-rome-sicily-and-the-godfather-1792007837\/#snapshot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 day trip to Sicily <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes a Sicily Godfather day tour which departs from Taormina at 10:30 am where you will visit some of the most iconic film locations in Savoca and Forza <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d\u2019Agr\u00f2. Depending on where you are staying in Sicily, you can choose a different departure location or starting time for your private Godfather tour &#8211; the choice is yours!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Duration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of these tours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range from three to four hours. However, another alternative is dedicating a whole holiday to visiting the Godfather movie set locations and Sicilian towns that feature in the films. This<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-rome-sicily-and-the-godfather-1792007837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6-Day Godfather Trip to Sicily<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encompasses a Godfather tour from Catania and visits the towns of Palermo, Taormina and Fiume Freddo, where you will be able to breathe life into the trilogy\u2019s most memorable scenes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sicily Godfather Tour Travel Itinerary <\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Taormina<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As nearly all of the Sicily scenes in The Godfather were filmed within 15 miles from this coastal village, a Taormina Italy Godfather tour is undoubtedly a must-do when visiting the island. In recent years, the relation between Taormina and The Godfather has transformed it into somewhat of a resort town, with film buffs flocking to the area to recollect their favourite scenes. Despite its increasing popularity, it is a fantastic starting point to reach nearby villages where much of the trilogy was filmed, such as Savoca and Forza d\u2019Agr\u00f3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2574 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour taormina\" width=\"4608\" height=\"2592\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4608px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4608\/2592;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour taormina\" width=\"4608\" height=\"2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223052\/alexis-subias-Pyd82qAoxDk-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>Savoca <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the best Godfather tours from Taormina will choose Savoca as their first stop, an unspoiled town just north of Taormina that stood in for Corleone, which was too developed at the time to depict a 1940s Sicily. When you approach Savoca, you may recall the scene where Michael and his two companions are walking in the hills and see this quaint village in the distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Savoca Godfather tour<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wouldn\u2019t be complete without sipping on a lemon granita in the iconic Bar Vitelli, where Micheal asks for Signore Vitelli\u2019s daughter\u2019s hand in marriage and threatens him with an untimely death in the same breath. Eagle-eyed cinephiles will also connect the church of Santa Lucia with the emblematic wedding between Michael and Apollonia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Forza D\u2019Agr\u00f3\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godfather tours in Messina<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will then continue to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza D\u2019Agr\u00f3, another gorgeous Sicilian hilltop town with more Godfather connections. If you haven\u2019t seen the films in a while, think tiny charming lanes and historic churches that are just as cinematic in real life as they are on screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In front of Forza d\u2019Agr\u00f3\u2019s cream-coloured cathedral is where a young Vito Corleone escaped to America by hiding in a mule\u2019s pack, in hot pursuit by Don Ciccio\u2019s men. It is also where the older Michael, played by Al Pacino, shows his American wife the Corleone family house (which we now know is actually on the other side of the island).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2575 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour FORZA D\u2019AGR\u00d3 \" width=\"6000\" height=\"3375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 6000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 6000\/3375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour FORZA D\u2019AGR\u00d3 \" width=\"6000\" height=\"3375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223410\/luca-n-CyGbxX_cKH8-unsplash-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fiume Freddo<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many flock to the bigger Godfather movie towns, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this Godfather tour from Catania <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also includes a visit to the lesser-known village of Fiume Freddo, where the newlywed Corleone couple lived and the tragic death of Apollonia occurred. The splendid Castello Degli Schiavi here was popularised because of the movies but is a delightful sight to visit in its own right too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Castelmola<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small medieval village just above Taormina, Castelmola is a stone\u2019s throw away from other popular Sicily Godfather locations, which is why many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Godfather tours in Sicily<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0will be sure to make a stop here. Built around the ruins of Norman castles, this old hamlet offers visitors winding streets, aristocratic buildings and an enchanting ancient atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2576 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour castelmola\" width=\"4608\" height=\"2592\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4608px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4608\/2592;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"sicily godfather tour castelmola\" width=\"4608\" height=\"2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/27223624\/andras-kovacs-B5w2Q3fXayM-unsplash-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>So, Ready to Embark?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for a truly memorable experience in Sicily, it doesn\u2019t get more unique than a this. It also helps that the Sicilian countryside and its coastal towns are spectacularly gorgeous, with or without Marlon Brando in them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Sic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ily Godfather tours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be accompanied by enthusiastic Sicilian guides that will be eager to tell you the tales behind one of the greatest films of all time, as well as the equally captivating history of the island that inspired it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a plethora of incredible<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/sicily-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sicily Tours <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can choose from, one of Designer Journeys\u2019s expert Local Designers will be on hand to help you in customising your trip to Italy and deciding which Godfather tour in Sicily is the best fit for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Local Designers taking out all of the legwork in planning your trip, all you have to do is hop on a plane, bring your camera and start remembering your favourite Godfather movie lines!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2571&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.6&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.6\\\/5 - (5 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;A Sicily Godfather Tour To Remember&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;130.9&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 130.9px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.6\/5 - (5 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For any diehard fan of the famous Godfather trilogy (and let\u2019s face it, who isn\u2019t), a chance to tour the home of the Godfather characters stands high on any bucket list. 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