Monreale and Mondello Private Tour: A Journey to Historical Monuments in Sicily
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Monreale
Embark on a private tour to Monreale and Mondello in Sicily, exploring historical monuments like the Cathedral of Monreale and enjoying the beauty of the seaside resort of Mondello. Customize your tour for a personalized experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cattedrale di Monreale - You will be dropped off by your driver in Piazza Guglielmo II. Here you can visit the beautiful cathedral of Monreale.
It has been included in the list of Unesco world heritage sites and is considered one of the most important medieval churches in the world.
The mosaics of the cathedral are something simply unique and perfect. An area of over 6,000 square meters and over 130 Byzantine mosaics that adorn the church.
You can access different areas of the cathedral such as the terraces.
Adjacent to the cathedral is the monastery of San Benedetto.
The cloister of the monastery has a square plan in Romanesque style, characterized by more than 90 columns decorated with mosaics and Romanesque capitals.
From Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo, while you calmly admire the garden with the famous marble fountain called Fontana del Tritone.
The Duomo is not open on Sunday morning !! -
Mondello - The Gulf of Mondello is one of the most extraordinary places on the island, at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. Mondello’s atmosphere seems almost tropical thanks to its colors. Full of services, restaurants, small shops and a small port. Here you can have lunch, enjoy excellent dishes based on fresh fish.
This area is full of villas, all in Liberty style. The names of the modernist villas of Mondello are all women’s names and their imposing beauty makes the township of Palermo famous.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Pick-up service from / to hotel / port
- Bilingual Italian-English driver
- Child seats (on request)
What's Not Included
- Tourist guide
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour of Monreale’s historical landmarks for half a day. Your English-speaking guide will accompany you to the famed Monreale Cathedral, a striking example of Norman architecture in Sicily and a testament to the reign of King William II, famously known as Il Buono. This remarkable feat of artistry is steeped in historical significance and intrigue. Take a trip to the popular seaside destination of Mondello, a celebrated tourist hotspot and one of the most scenic coastal resorts in Sicily. You can tailor the tour to suit your preferences.
Location
Cattedrale di Monreale
Piazza Guglielmo II
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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James_w
Nov 2, 2023
INTERESTING DAY - Monreale is a must see and including Mondello, a beach town near Palermo, was an interesting contrast. Mimmo was very pleasant and professional. He was very punctual. Dropped us off to see Monreale and dropped at Mondello and returned at agreed spot and right on time. Monreale had a lot of scaffolding; difficult to follow audioguide and locate discussed points of interest. However, Monreale deserves UNESCO designation. Mondello was fun as able to swim. Takes a little ingenuity.
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Ellenk685
Dec 25, 2021
Despite the weather very informative - So informed friendly and professional. Unfortunately we encountered horrible rainstorms during our visit, but our driver was so well informed he helped saved the day
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