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Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour
4.5
43 Ratings
Monreale
Explore Monreale, Cefalù, and Castelbuono. Discover stunning views, golden mosaics, and lively nightlife. Book your private tour from Palermo today.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Duomo di Monreale - Explore the Arab-Norman town of Monreale, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the renowned Conca d’Oro and the entire city of Palermo. This town showcases the pinnacle of art and architecture, highlighted by the Dome initiated in 1174 by William II, featuring scenes from the Old and New Testaments depicted in golden mosaics.
- Cefalu Coast - This town is a major tourist hotspot in the region, drawing thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. During summer, the population can triple, making the main streets bustling with activity. The town exudes a youthful vibe and boasts a vibrant nightlife. Founded by the Greeks, its name reflects its position on a high, steep rock that juts into the sea, complemented by stunning sandy beaches. The town’s ancient centerpiece is its Cathedral, started in 1131, showcasing Norman architecture that is more accurately described as Sicilian Romanesque. Additionally, there are numerous churches and old palaces to explore.
- Castelbuono Paese in Provincia Di Palermo - The construction of the Castle began in 1316, commissioned by Count Francesco I of Ventimiglia, over the ruins of the ancient Byzantine town of Ypsigro, hence its original name, Castello del buon aere (Castle of good air). The Castle blends Arab-Norman features with elements typical of the Hohenstaufen rule in southern Italy, with its cube shape reminiscent of Arabic architecture. On the second floor, the opulent Cappella Palatina (Palace Chapel) was built in 1683 by brothers Giuseppe and Giacomo Serpotta, adorned with precious marble, stuccowork, putti, and friezes that celebrate the most splendid moments in the history of the House of Ventimiglia, which can be found throughout the town.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Landing and/or facility fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide
Additional Information
Explore the Arab-Norman town of Monreale, home to spectacular views stretching across the renowned Conca d Oro and the entirety of Palermo. This town stands as a testament to the height of art and architecture, particularly with the 1174 Dome initiated by William II, adorned with golden mosaics depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
Discover Cefalù, a major tourist attraction in the region that annually draws in thousands of visitors worldwide. During summer, the population can triple, filling the main streets with bustling crowds. The town buzzes with a youthful vibe and vibrant nightlife.
Journey to Castelbuono, known for its Castle, the construction of which began in 1316 at the behest of Count Francesco I of Ventimiglia. The Castle was erected over the ruins of the ancient Byzantine town of Ypsigro, and initially named Castello del buon aere (Castle of good air). The tour does not include a guide - only a driver with basic English skills to point out the mentioned sites in the tour route.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Duomo di Monreale
Piazza Guglielmo II 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(43 Ratings)
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Diana_h
Aug 3, 2024
Beautiful Cefalu - This was one of our greatest tours. Our driver was Dario. He was very professional, super punctual and very knowledgeable!!!!
We had a very pleasant drive with him. We are absolutely obsessed with Cefalu. It had a very beautiful church and magnificent panoramic view. Dario also recommended us a very nice restaurant with the view to the see, Kentia in Cefalu. I need to tell I had the tastiest fish I have ever had in my life.
If you are ever in Palermo, I highly recommend to take this tour!!!!
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Rica_g
Jun 2, 2024
Beautiful Experience in Monreale - Michele was willing to change route and give in to our request of seeing some other places off the Itenerary.
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Chuck_c
Apr 26, 2024
Great day trip - The cathedral in Montreale is breathtaking. We could have stayed and taken it in for hours. The seaside town of Cefalù is beautiful. Had a wonderful lunch overlooking the sea.
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Viloxazine
Jan 13, 2024
🔥DANIEL BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO🔥💫✨ - 🔥DANIEL IS THE BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO!🔥He perfectly drove me to Monreale to see the breathtaking Cathedral with giant Jesus in gold - then we went to Castelbouno to have this amazing dessert place that gave delicious Christmas cake!! And then we went to Cefalu OMG THE BEST BEACH EVER the beach colour is INSANELY beautiful seriously the best of Mediterranean Sea😍❤️❤️❤️I skipped a lot of free time within the cities and asked if we could go Mondello real quick for a photo and Daniel kindly got the company to agree WHICH I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR (thank you so much!!😍❤️❤️❤️) and Daniel also took me to a surprise place called Sferacavallo!! Only the locals know this place and it was STUNNING!!🤩❤️❤️❤️Thank you again to Daniel who was full of humour, warmth, kindness, knowledge and he made my visit to Palermo an amazing one! This company is 10/10 SERIOUSLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!🤩❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💫✨
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Jplutes
Nov 11, 2023
Chance to experience the coastline and interior landscapes - Lorenzo was a great and capable driver. The tour was self-guided which we enjoyed doing on our own at our own pace. He gave a recommendation of where to eat in Cefalu. We really enjoyed visiting all three towns and seeing the beautiful countryside and coast line!
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David_w
Sep 11, 2023
Great time! - We had a great day shop and at the beach. The driver was great and knowledgeable. Onyime and clean vehicles. Great food and thebtrip livedbuo to expectations. Ciao!
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Melaniek253
Aug 27, 2023
Great guide, great day trip - It was a fabulous day trip, my guide was great. we saw many beautiful locatons near Palermo and listened to fabulous music in the car. thanks
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Gary_k
Mar 17, 2024
Very good not great - The Driver Dario was very good and knowledgeable. We had a great time, but the castlebuono was disappointing.
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Victoria_k
Jul 25, 2024
Ovetprice - I felt very disappointed with the experience at first. It's not a tour but merely transportation. However, the private drive allowed me to explore the city at my own pace, uncovering hidden gems and enjoying the freedom to delve into each location more deeply.n gems independently.
Have a lunch at the beautiful place facing the water. I bet you can drive Uber to that location for less money
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John_a
Oct 3, 2023
Extremely Disapointed - Nothing! I understood it to be a guided trip. The driver dropped us off at two different locations and told us he would pick us later. We paid well over $500 Euros for a driver and not a guide. We could have hired a taxi and got a better experience. Your description of the the guided trip was very misleading, it was not guided. If you were to offer me a refund, I would happily accept it.
John Arnolfo +1 970 481 6231 [email protected] 2609 Turnberry Rd., Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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