Full Day UNIQUE Tour to Cefalù and Monreale from Palermo
Description
We invite you to spend an unforgettable day with us by visiting two of the six UNESCO cultural heritage sites in Sicily. During the WHOLE EXCURSION you will have our MULTILINGUAL GUIDE that will introduce you not only to these unique places in Sicily, but will also introduce you to the history of Sicily and of course will answer all your questions. You will get acquainted with the main historical sights of the Norman period. The Cathedral of Monreal and Cefalù will leave a lasting impression on you. You will enjoy the sea breeze on one of the most beautiful beaches of Cefalu, as well as walking through the village itself, where every street is saturated with history and romance at the same time. This tour will immerse you in the rich history and modern beauty of Sicily. Even before leaving Cefalù, you will definitely want to return, and the professionalism of the guide and driver will only brighten up your vacation.
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The cathedral of Monreale is famous all over the world and is one of the places of historical and cultural interest of the site called "Arab-Norman". You can admire works of considerable artistic and religious value. The cathedral is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is considered one of the most important medieval churches in the world. There is a variety of styles and truly unique structural originality. Monreale is also considered as a city of ancient and established ceramic tradition, thanks to the school of artists founded by Masi Oddo. Our tour leader will make your day unforgettable by introducing you to the history of the Cathedral of Monreale and the meaning of Conca d'Oro.
Cefalù is a charming medieval town that is part of the "Arab-Norman of Palermo" itinerary. The cathedral of Cefalù is a true jewel of architecture such as the Cathedral of Monreale and the Palatine Chapel of Palermo. Cefalù is also famous as a fishing village and is the ideal place for its unfair beaches or for its romantic evening walks. Our tour leader will make your day unforgettable by introducing you to places such as the Cefalù Promenade, the Medieval Washhouse, the Porta Pescara, Corso Ruggero, the Osterio Magno (thought to have been the residence of King Roger II) and the Cathedral of Cefalù. Free time after a walking tour with our tour leader.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
The beauty of the Monreale Cathedral is indescribable! The view from the top of the Duomo is breathtaking!! Mountains all around! Cefalù has beautiful beaches with gorgeous views all around. The Cathedral of Cefalù reminds me of the cathedral in our hometown in Texas! Our guide Tatiana was remarkable!! She was very informative of not only Monreale and Cefalù but also gave us a few facts on Palermo.
Breathtaking views of the cathedral and Cefalu beach. Recommend having lunch overlooking the sea. Our tour guide, Tatiana, was a wealth of knowledge and very accommodating.
Tatiana (from Raneiri & Co.) was a terrific guide. Not only was she an enthusiastic and very informative guide in Monreale and Cefalù, but she also provided very helpful guidance on other places to go and things to do in the days both before and after our tour with her. She clearly loves what she does, and her enthusiasm is contageous.
Dear Robert, Thank you so very much for your beautiful words ❤️ Reading your review truly made my day. It was such a pleasure spending time with you in Monreale and Cefalù and sharing with you a little part of the beauty, history and atmosphere of Sicily. What I love most about my work is exactly this — meeting wonderful people from all over the world and helping them experience Sicily not only as tourists, but somehow “from inside” 😊.... Let's say WITH LOVE :) Thank you again for your kindness, your energy and for trusting us during your stay here. I really hope to welcome you back to Sicily one day 🌞 Warmest regards, Tatiana
It's worth a lot to visit.
Muchísimas gracias por sus hermosas palabras. Para nosotros también fue un verdadero placer compartir con ustedes y poder mostrarles estos lugares tan especiales. Pero sobre todo, fue un gusto enorme conocerlos: son una pareja realmente encantadora. Pasamos un día precioso en su compañía, lleno de momentos lindos que llevaremos con nosotros. Hacemos nuestro trabajo con el corazón, porque amamos lo que hacemos y sentimos un gran amor por esta maravillosa Sicilia. Comentarios como el suyo nos alegran el alma y nos motivan cada día. Será un placer enorme volver a recibirlos aquí en Sicilia… ¡los esperamos con los brazos abiertos! 💛
We were really impressed by this tour. We visited places full of history and beautiful. Our tour guide Alexandra was the best!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and loved the historical and beautiful places you visited. Alexandra will be delighted to know she helped make your experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another great tour soon! Kind regards, Tatiana (Raineri & Co.)
This was the wrong tour for us. I expected a knowledgeable guide to describe the beautiful mosaics in Monreale and Cefalù cathedrals. Instead, we got a cursory tour of Morreale and no guided tour at all at Cefalù cathedral. In addition, our guide left us for several hours; paying for a guide was not worth it at all. On the other hand, our driver was great. He drove us quickly and safely through the tricky streets of Monreale and Cefalù. He gave us information on sights on the drive from Monreale to Cefalù, when our guide was not with us. Although our guide wasn’t worth the cost, we were able to adjust the timing of our trip because we were the only ones on the tour. I would recommend more time in Monreale than the tour suggests.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nielson, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. You are THE FIRS ONES WHO DID NOT ENJOY THIS TOUR (!!!) We would like to clarify that guided tours inside both the Monreale and Cefalù Cathedrals were not included in the program, as clearly stated in the tour description. The visit was designed to include external and panoramic explanations, giving guests the flexibility to explore the interiors independently if they wish. Not all visitors are interested in an in-depth visit of the mosaics, which is why there is always the option to arrange a guided visit inside the cathedrals directly on site, at an additional cost. Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us improve and ensure our guests have the best possible experience. Kind regards, Salvatore
It was an enjoyable trip. Tour guide and cheuffer was friendly and knowledgeable. It became a private tour for us. Monreale and Cefalu should be in everyone tour list to experience.
This has been one of the best tours I’ve ever experienced in Sicily! Our guide, Alexandra, was incredibly nice and passionate about her work. Our driver, Marco, was also excellent. We had a fantastic time in Cefalù!
We had such a great experience with Alexandra! She was very informative and you can tell she really enjoys what she does and loves Sicily! Which we also really love now and can't wait to come back to. We were very lucky to have the tour to ourselves and had an overall amazing experience. She was also really helpful with other suggestions around Palermo. We highly suggest booking with this company. They were great with communicating with us from the moment we booked and even offered to help with other suggestions in Palermo.
Tatiana really puts the customer first. She did not cancel the tour when it was only my wife and I. She even brought towels for us to borrow. When she told us that Monreale is known for bread, she went the extra mile to find us a bakery to buy the bread. She is very enthusiastic about the history of the area. We were tired and finished early. She was so nice and went out of her way to take us to our hotel.
