Discover Monreale and Cefalu : Private Tour from Palermo
Description
Create unforgettable memories with an exclusive private tour. Meet your dedicated driver and live a unique experience between Monreale and Cefalu, with the possibility of visiting the latter even at sunset. Discover Monreale, the famous Arab-Norman village, admire the magnificent golden mosaics of the Cathedral and the view of the Conca d’Oro. Continue towards Cefalu and let yourself be conquered by its fascinating medieval old town, between the Duomo, the Lavatoio and breathtaking views of the sea. Take a relaxing break with a drink overlooking the sea and enjoy every moment in total comfort. Return to Palermo with unique memories of a special day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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 fountain in the shape of a palm tree from which water flows. 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 Fontana del Tritone. Don't miss the Belvedere!
The itinerary to see Cefalù starts from Lungomare Giuseppe Giardina and follows it to the beginning of via Vittorio Emanuele, where the houses begin. From here a walk through the small narrow streets, the ancient houses, the little shops, the restaurants and the ice cream parlors. Halfway along 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 pier of the old port. From the old port you can see the most fascinating part of Cefalù: the houses with balconies directly overlooking 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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick up service from any hotel or address in Palermo. You will have a driver dedicated exclusively to you. The driver details will be communicated the day before the experience.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
We saw two fantastic UNESCO sites on a day trip from Palermo: specifically, the mosaics at the 12th century cathedrals at Monreale and Cefalu, which were crafted collaboratively by Normans, Latins and Muslims. Also, got to explore the gorgeous streets and beaches of Cefalu, with time for a seaside lunch. Fabrice, our driver, was engaging and spoke fluent English. Terrific tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to Monreale and Cefalù, and that the beauty and history of these UNESCO sites made your experience truly memorable. We’re especially happy to know that Fabrice made a great impression — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another Sicilian adventure! Warm regards, Alexandra
Our driver Sergio was very good. Monreale was pretty church with mosaics of the stations of the cross.
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.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! Thank you on behalf of all the staff! Alexandra
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.
We are sorry for what happened to you, we have verified what you said and we are not aware of any bookings that we did not complete. Please provide your booking number, or a photograph on the voucher to ensure that the supplier is our company or another operator. Please also contact us via email at panormuspalermo@gmail.com. After verifying, the customer sent an email to our team: Now, I realize that I may have reviewed your tour incorrectly. My review was to be for the group tour for Monreale and Cefalu, not the private tour which we took the day after the no show tour. My apologies. If you would like, I will correct my review on your tour. Sincerely, Chuck Cremer
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.
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.
Trip was very comfortable and Marco our driver was great. He was so accommodating to what we wanted to see and do
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!
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!
Great Service, driver Except very prepared, did us a little 'guide and entertained us pleasantly during the trip. Service appropriate to the expense.
Grazie per la sua valutazione, contenti di aver soddisfatto le vostre aspettative.
