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

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.