Day Trips

Day Tour of Monreale & Cefalù with Round-Trip Transfers from Palermo

Immerse yourself in the coastal landscapes and historic cathedrals at the Sicilian cities of Monreale and Cefalù on a guided trip from Palermo.

Highlights

With comfortable round-trip hotel transfers from Palermo, explore Monreale and Cefalù with a knowledgeable multilingual driver.
Admire the 12th-century Cefalù Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will find the golden mosaic of ‘Christ Pantocrator’.
Get free time to swim along the Cefalù beach before heading to Monreale, nestled on the slopes of Mount Caputo.
Visit the Monreale Cathedral, its walls adorned with gold and lapis lazuli mosaics, and learn about its Benedictine cloisters.
Fun Fact: Inside the Monreale Cathedral, over 130 Byzantine mosaics of Old and New Testament scenes cover 6,000 square meters.

Inclusions

6-hour tour of Monreale & Cefalù
Round-trip hotel transfers from Palermo
Multilingual driver-cum-guide
Drinking water

Exclusions

Entry tickets
Certified guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Take a step away from the usual tourist city attractions around Italy, as the serene scapes of Cefalù and Monreale beckon. With a balance of endless beaches, famous cathedrals, UNESCO heritage sites, and beautiful villages, this tour is perfect for those who want to enjoy history and architecture amid the Mediterranean Sea.

Chill Seaside at Cefalù

Meet your driver and guide at outside your hotel and head toward the first stop, Cefalù, an ancient Greek town. Meander along the city’s streets with your guide to arrive at the oldest Norman cathedral dating back to 1131 — the Cathedral of Cefalù. The presbytery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is is adorned by the famous gold mosaic of the ‘Christ Pantocrator’. Take 2 hours to explore the cathedral on your own and bask in the Sicilian sun, unwinding by the waves on the beach bordering this medieval town.

The Mountain Town of Monreale

The charming village of Monreale on Mount Caputo overlooks the fertile valley of Conca d'oro, a valley rich with trees of orange, almonds, and olives. The Monreale Cathedral is the main jewel of the town, with Benedictine cloisters and intricate mosaics. Learn intriguing facts about the Arab-Norman heritage of this UNESCO heritage site, also known for having one of the world’s most lavish gold and lapis lazuli refinements. When you’ve explored to your heart’s content, get seated on comfortable transfers back to Palermo.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Languages spoken by the driver-cum-guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese & Dutch.
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as there is a fair amount of walking involved.

Restrictions

Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: large bags, more than 1 bag per person.
Strict Dress Code: Please wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders when you visit the cathedrals.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 8 people in 1 group.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the time of pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs from Palermo.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

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