Why choose this Palermo tour ?
Discover top attractions including the Norman-style Cefalù Cathedral and Monreale UNESCO–listed Norman-Byzantine cathedral, and see the best of Sicily with ease.
• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention
• Comfortable Private Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes vehicle
• Discover Arab, Norman and Byzantine Architecture in Cefalù and Monreale
This trip takes you out of the city driving east on the north coast for a private tour to the town of CEFALU’. This lovely city is part of the Madonie National Park. Included also is a visit of the Duomo in MONREALE. This structure features both Sicilian and Byzantine craftsmen. The highlight point of the Cathedral is its interior, incandescent with the gold of the mosaics, covering the walls of the nave, aisles, transept, and apse. A total of 81800 square feet.
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What makes CEFALU’ and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo a unique experience ?
Pick up by your private Guide Driver at your hotel. Board a Premium Mercedes vehicle and head to MONREALE for a guided tour of the Cathedral which is the apotheosis of Norman architecture in Sicily. Featuring a cathedral with its splendid mosaics from the 12th century, it is part of the World Heritage Arab Norman Period, built under William II. It rivals Saint Sophia in Istanbul and Saint Mark’s in Venice in its use of decorative mosaics. While it is Romanesque style largely, the cathedral combines aspects of Arab, Byzantine and Norman architecture.
Next drive towards the Madonie National Park and reach the town of CEFALU’. Once a typical fishing village, now a major destination for tourists in the area.
During a stroll through the characteristic streets, visit the ancient medieval washhouse and the Norman-style Cefalu Cathedral built in the 12th century. The mosaics inside the cathedral are remarkable examples of the Byzantine art of the period. The sturdy Norman lines of the Cathedral are softened by palm trees, and tourists fill the city hall piazza before it. The Arab-Norman architecture of Sicily is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a lunch break at one of the many restaurants in town.
At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Palermo.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No infants allowed
- Tours are only for Non-Smokers
- Eating and/or the use of suncreams inside the vehicle is not allowed
- No pets allowed
- No shorts allowed inside churches
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Cefalù and Monreale from Palermo
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Duration: 7 hours
Premium Mercedes Minivan
Pickup included
- Exclusive Private tour
- English speaking Guide Driver
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Transportation by Premium Mercedes
Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mimmo Sicily Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 2 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
