- 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.\n\nThe 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 also access, for a fee, to different areas of the cathedral, such as the terraces.\nAdjacent to the cathedral is the monastery of San Benedetto.\nThe cloister of the monastery has a Romanesque square plan, characterized by more than 90 columns decorated with mosaics and Romanesque capitals. At the center of the cloister there is a garden, with a palm-shaped fountain from whose leaves the water flows.\nAlso near the cathedral is the interesting Diocesan Museum, where collections of paintings, sacred vestments and liturgical objects are housed, as well as a beautiful cycle of 1700 frescoes.\nFrom Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo, while you can calmly admire the garden with the famous marble fountain called Fontana del Tritone.\nAnother place that is impossible to resist is the Belvedere, located a few steps from the Palazzo del Municipio. From the Belvedere you can look out over the Conca d’Oro and let yourself be conquered by the Palermo hills.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Pick-up service from / to hotel / port
- Bilingual Italian-English driver
- Child seats (on request)
- Tourist guide
- Gratuities
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Embark on this captivating tour from Palermo. Your driver will meet you at any designated location in Palermo to commence this unique journey.
The tour kicks off with a visit to Monreale, a renowned Arab-Norman hamlet situated on Rocca Di Monreale, offering a breathtaking view of the entire Conca d’Oro. The primary highlight of this place is its magnificent Cathedral, a Norman-era architectural wonder, reflecting a blend of Islamic, Byzantine, and Romanesque influences and representing one of the finest legacies of the Italian Middle Ages.
Next, we venture towards Bagheria, often referred to as the ‘City of Villas’. Bagheria is home to an abundance of splendid villas, all showcasing typical Baroque design.
The final stop on our tour is Cefalù, a city steeped in centuries of history with a predominantly medieval character. In Cefalù, explore its quaint, narrow lanes, uncovering scenic spots, ancient churches, and historic buildings along the Corso Ruggero, the main street.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
