Private Tour from Palermo: Discovering the historic jewels of Monreale, Cefalù and Castelbuono
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Monreale
Embark on a private tour from Palermo and discover the historic gems of Monreale, Cefalù, and Castelbuono. Explore ancient villages, admire stunning architecture, and indulge in local flavors.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cattedrale di Monreale - You will be dropped off 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.
    It is also possible to access, for a fee, 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. In the center of the cloister there is a garden, with a palm-shaped fountain from whose leaves water gushes.
    Also near the cathedral is the interesting Diocesan Museum.
    From Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo and admire the famous marble fountain called the Triton Fountain.
    Don’t miss the Belvedere!
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Comfortable ride with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Experienced bilingual Italian-English driver
  • Child seats available on request
  • Convenient hotel/port pick-up service
What's Not Included
  • Tourist guide
  • Entrance to Monreale Cathedral (starting from 4.00 euros)
  • Entrance to Cefalù Cathedral (starting from 7.00 euros)
  • Entrance to the Ventimiglia Castle (starting from 5.00 euros)
Additional Information

Join us in making unforgettable memories! Get introduced to your driver and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey.

Should you wish, your tour can be personalized. We’ll kick off our journey at Monreale, a noteworthy Arab-Norman hamlet. Situated on Monte Caputo’s slopes, it offers a panoramic view of the entire Conca d’Oro.

Be fascinated by the cathedral’s golden mosaics and visit the Benedictine monastery, hailing from the 12th century. As we undertake the 60-minute ride to Cefalù, your driver will fill you in about this city. Explore the quaint medieval town of Cefalù and navigate its narrow avenues.

Delight in local sights such as the Mandralisca Museum, the Duomo, the Lavatoio, among others.

Next, we’ll venture towards Castelbuono, a petite yet breathtaking hamlet nestled within a forest-covered terrain. As you step into the old center, you’ll experience a nostalgic sensation, with the 14th-century castle presiding over the town and the native flavors like manna and Fiasconaro’s scrumptious panettone, renowned globally.

Location
Cattedrale di Monreale
Piazza Guglielmo II
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ian_w
Jun 7, 2023
Stress free travel - A great experience with an English speaking private driver who picked us up at our hotel and dealt with the Palermo traffic so we could visit some great locations at our own pace. Then get us back through traffic in comfort to our hotel
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Js839
Sep 23, 2023
Cefalu was great. - Cefalu was great loved it. We made a change to not go to Monreale since we went the prior day. When the drive took us to Castelbuono the castle was closed and so were the store. The castle closes 1:00-3:30. So we left early.
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