Private Tour: Monreale and Cefalù from Palermo, An Experience of a Lifetime
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Monreale
Embark on a private tour from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù, exploring the Arab-Norman village, admiring golden mosaics, and visiting local attractions. Customize your tour and create unforgettable memories!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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! -
Cefalu - The itinerary to see Cefalù starts from Lungomare Giuseppe Giardina and follow it to the beginning of Via Vittorio Emanuele, where the houses begin. From here a walk through the small narrow streets, the old houses, the shops, the restaurants and the ice cream parlors. In the middle of via Vittorio Emanuele is the medieval wash house, which is accessed via a lava stone staircase.
Continuing beyond the wash house, you arrive at Porta Pescara, an opening from which you can see the sea.
Shortly after Porta della Pescara on your left you will find Piazza Marina with the quay of the old port.
From the old port you can see the most fascinating part of Cefalù: the houses with balconies directly on the sea.
Continuing on the main street, Corso Ruggero, after a few meters you will find yourself in the town hall square in front of which you can see the Cathedral of Cefalù.
In addition to the village Cefalù can boast one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily with white sand and crystal clear waters.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Child seats available upon request
- Multilingual driver (Italian, English, French, German)
- Convenient hotel/port pick-up service
What's Not Included
- Tourist guide
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Monreale Cathedral (starting from 4.00 euros)
- Entrance to Cefalù Cathedral (starting from 7.00 euros)
Additional Information
Let’s come together to make your moments memorable! Experience a one-of-a-kind journey with your chauffeur and enjoy the mesmerizing village of Cefalù, even at dusk. You can personalize your expedition as per your needs.
First destination is Monreale, the renowned Arab-Norman hamlet.
Situated on the Monte Caputo foothills, where you can behold the entire Conca d’Oro.
Witness the grandeur of the cathedral’s sparkling golden mosaics and explore the 12th-century Benedictine abbey.
While on the 60-minute ride to the city, your chauffeur will share fascinating details about Cefalù.
Wander through the narrow lanes of the ancient medieval hamlet of Cefalù. Explore local landmarks like the Mandralisca Museum, the Duomo, the Washhouse and so forth.
Relax while having a spritz cocktail and snacks in a room overlooking the sea.
Finally, we will head back to Palermo, hoping that you enjoyed a remarkable day / night and made some unforgettable memories.
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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(9 Ratings)
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Rlynn_b
May 15, 2024
Great way to see Monreale and Cefalu - Monreale and Cefalu were great! Cefalu was exceptional with the beach, cathedral, and shopping/dining right by the sea. Mimmo was an excellent driver and very friendly who talked of the area and history along the way. The car was a Maserati which was clean and comfortable.
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Dennis_b
Jul 31, 2023
A superb day, from start to finish. - An excellent professional service from beginning to end. Francesco is a knowledgeable polite and helpful individual, his approach is completely flexible and relaxing, nothing is too much trouble. The car was immaculate, the journeys relaxing, the guide perfect.
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Lori_g
Jul 21, 2023
Great way to see more of the area around Palermo - Trip was very comfortable and Marco our driver was great. He was so accommodating to what we wanted to see and do
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El604
Jun 15, 2023
Good way to see Monreale and Cefalu! - Because I have some mobility issues, this was a great way to see Monreale. Plus driving in Palermo is sort of a nightmare, so to be able to glide through the chaos in an air conditioned Mercedes with a good drive: Perfetto! We had never been to the seaside of Cefalu was lovely. We had a walk along the Lungo Mare as well as gelato (and banana split!) in the Piazza di Duomo. Our driver was charming and helpful. Expensive but worth it for us!
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Twdart
Oct 17, 2022
The most beautiful day! - Absolutely the most beautiful day from Palermo. Monreale and Cefalu are spectacular and not to be missed. Salvo, our driver, was fantastic. He was punctual, courteous and spoke good English. The cathedral in Monreale is breathtaking and Cefalu as picturesque in person as in the photos. We highly recommend this outing!
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Ekaterina_molokova
Aug 29, 2020
An amazing trip! - Thanks to our guide Giovanni! He told us so many interesting things about Sicily. The trip was wonderful and unforgettable. I can recommend it to everybody!
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Angela_m
Oct 8, 2023
Sadly the Cathedral in... - Sadly the Cathedral in Cefalu was closed when we arrived. Apparently it is closed each day from 1-3 and Viator and the driver should know this fact. We climb all the way to the cathedral only to be turned away as it was closed for daily siesta. Our driver, Michele, was not informative of the sites along the way as his English was not very good by his own admission. We ended the tour early because of it and so did not get our monies worth. Liked what we saw, but was not happy that Viator is misinformed about the temples and times they operate especially given the price we paid for the tour.
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Chuckc506
May 1, 2024
No call, No Show. - The operator failed to show up for our scheduled pickup. I tried to contact operator 3 times with no success. I called customer service with Viator who tried to contact operator. After waiting a full hour after the scheduled pickup, we gave up and asked Viator for a refund which we received 3 days later. Ruined our scheduled day in Sicily.
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