Sicilian Cinema Tour

Sicilian Cinema Tour

6 March 2025 - Arrival in Savoca and visit to Bar Vitelli
Tour of Sicilian cinema, Arrival at Catania Airport and baggage collection. Transfer by GT coach to Savoca, famous throughout the world thanks to the film The Godfather. The visit begins at the famous Bar Vitelli with a lemon granita tasting, accompanied by 'zuccarata' (a typical biscuit). Inside the bar, you can visit the small photographic museum dedicated to the film, which recounts the highlights of the shoot.

Visit to the Church of St Nicholas and Historical Attractions
The day continues with a visit to the Church of San Nicolò, known for the wedding scene between Michael Corleone and Apollonia Vitelli. From don't miss are also Mount Calvary and the Convent of the Capuchins, which houses the mummies of members of Savoca's high society. Lunch will be free and at the discretion of participants. In the afternoon, transfer to Taormina for a walk through the streets of the historic centre. In the evening, accommodation in a hotel and overnight stay.

17 March 2025 - Taormina: Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto
Then, after breakfast at the hotel, the morning will be devoted to a guided tour of Taormina and its Greek Theatre, from which there is a spectacular view of the Calabrian and Ionian coasts of Sicily, with Mount Etna in the background.

Visit to the Cathedral of Taormina
Afterwards, we will visit the Taormina Cathedral and take a stroll along Corso Umberto I, famous for its boutiques, craft shops, and souvenir shops. Then, Lunch will be free, followed by a transfer to Modica in the late afternoon. Then, Upon arrival, reserved rooms will be assigned and the day will end with dinner in a typical Sicilian restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.

18 March 2025 - Discovering Montalbano's Places in Modica
After breakfast, we will immerse ourselves in the places of the famous Commissioner Montalbano. The day will begin with a visit to the historical centre of Modica, known for its ancient buildings, churches and artisan chocolate shops, produced using a unique technique.

Visit to the Conti Castle and the Church of St George
From the historical centre, we reach the Conti Castle, with its polygonal tower and the old military and civil prisons. It then continues with a visit to the Church of San Giorgio, the protagonist of many scenes in the fiction.

Tasting at Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Afterwards, an unmissable stop will be a visit to the Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, where there will be a tasting of their typical products.In the late afternoon, there will be an excursion to the Ispica Archaeological Quarry. In the evening, we will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

19 March 2025 - Ragusa Ibla and Donnafugata Castle
Afterwards, breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Ragusa Ibla and the Hyblean Garden, characterised by tree-lined avenues, sculptures and a magnificent belvedere over the Hyblean Mountains.

Visit to the Castle of Donnafugata and the Vigata police station
Next, visit the Donnafugata Castle, then transfer to Scicli to explore the historic centre and the famous 'Vigata police station'. Afterwards, after a free lunch, in the afternoon, we will depart for Agrigento with a short stop in Santa Croce Camerina, to admire the house of the Commissioner Montalbano. Upon arrival at the hotel in Agrigento, there will be room assignment, dinner and overnight stay.

20 March 2025 - Valley of the Temples and Hadrian's Palace
Breakfast at the hotel and morning dedicated to a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park.

Visit to Hadrian's Palace
In addition, lunch will be free, followed by a transfer to Palazzo Adriano, famous for the film New Cinema Paradisowith a visit to the dedicated museum. In the afternoon, transfer to Palermo. Arrival at the hotel, room assignment and overnight stay.

21 March 2025 - Cefalù and Castelbuono
After breakfast, you will leave for Cefalù.

Visit to Cefalù Cathedral and the Historical Centre
The visit will continue to the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, and with a walk through the old town, which still retains much of the 5th century BC walls. We will visit Porta Marina, the ancient arch overlooking the sea. Free lunch and transfer to Castelbuono to visit the Ventimiglia Castle and taste the famous sweets from the Fiasconaro workshop. Afterwards, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

22 March 2025 - Monreale and Palermo
Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Monreale and Palermo
Afterwards, the morning will be devoted to a guided tour of the Monreale Cathedral, followed by a return to Palermo for lunch (free). In the afternoon, the guided tour will continue in the Sicilian capital. In the evening, dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay in a hotel.

23 March 2025 - Return to Palermo
After breakfast, transfer to Palermo airport for the group's return. End of our services.

The fee for the Sicilian Film Tour includes:

• Transfers by 20-seater GT coach for the duration of the tour.
• Overnight stay at 4-star hotels in Letojanni, Modica, Agrigento, and Palermo, with breakfast included.
• Tour guides for visits to Savoca, Taormina, Modica, Ragusa Ibla, Cefalù, Monreale and Palermo.
• Admission to the Greek Theatre of Taormina, Castle of the Counts, Archaeological Quarry of Ispica, Castle of Donnafugata, Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples, Museum New Cinema ParadisoVentimiglia Castle and Monreale Cathedral.
• Tastings at Bar Vitelli, Antica Dolceria Bonajuto and the Fiasconaro workshop.
• Dinner in typical restaurants with drinks included.
• Enjoy Orma Tour" escort for the entire duration of the trip.
• Medical/baggage insurance valid throughout the Schengen area.
• Accommodation in twin/double rooms with tax included.

The fee does not include:

• Meals not mentioned.
• Personal expenses, tips and porterage.

Single room/DUS surcharge:

• € 200.00 per person for the entire stay.

Methods of payment:

• Deposit of 30% upon booking.
• Second down payment of 40% within 60 days of departure.
• Balance of 30% within 30 days of departure.

Cancellation Policy:

• No cancellation fee for cancellations up to 90 days in advance.
• Increasing penalties from 10% up to 100% for subsequent cancellations.

Important note for the Sicilian Film Tour:

• No services have been optioned or booked at the time of this quote. All services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Check the validity of the travel documents according to current regulations, in particular for minors.
• Fee calculated on a minimum of 14 participants; if not reached, the fee will be renegotiated.