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Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour, from Palermo area
4.5
41 Ratings
Monreale
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- visit of Arab-Norman town Monreale, with its amazing view panoramic overlooking the famous Conca d Oro and entire city of Palermo. In this town the art and architecture reached the pinnacle of its glory with the Dome launched in 1174 by William II and represent the scene from the Old and New Testaments all in golden mosaics.
- The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region and every year it attracts thousands of tourists from all parts of the world, in summer the population can triple, making the main streets in the country crowded. So there is then a youthful atmosphere and a lively nightlife. Of Greek foundation, the city evidently derived its name from its position on a lofty and precipitous rock, forming a headland which projecting into the sea and stunning beaches of fine sand. The ancient main site is its Cathedral, begun in 1131, in a style of Norman architecture which would be more accurately called Sicilian Romanesque, moreover you can visit so many Churches and old Palaces.
- he construction of the Castle began in 1316, by order of Count Francesco I of Ventimiglia, over the ruins of the ancient Byzantine town of Ypsigro, Hence its original name, Castello del buon aere (Castle of good air). The Castle mixes Arab-Norman features with others typical of the built during the Hohenstaufen rule of southern Italy the cube shape recalls Arabic architecture. In the second floor rises the sumptuous Cappella Palatina (Palace Chapel) was built in 1683 by the brothers Giuseppe and Giacomo Serpotta, with a great profusion of precious marble, stuccowork, putti, and friezes that commemorate the most resplendent moments in the history of the House of Ventimiglia and you can find around the town.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel/port drop-off
- anding and/or facility fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide
Additional Information
Explore the Arab-Norman town of Monreale, home to spectacular views stretching across the renowned Conca d Oro and the entirety of Palermo. This town stands as a testament to the height of art and architecture, particularly with the 1174 Dome initiated by William II, adorned with golden mosaics depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
Discover Cefalù, a major tourist attraction in the region that annually draws in thousands of visitors worldwide. During summer, the population can triple, filling the main streets with bustling crowds. The town buzzes with a youthful vibe and vibrant nightlife.
Journey to Castelbuono, known for its Castle, the construction of which began in 1316 at the behest of Count Francesco I of Ventimiglia. The Castle was erected over the ruins of the ancient Byzantine town of Ypsigro, and initially named Castello del buon aere (Castle of good air). The tour does not include a guide - only a driver with basic English skills to point out the mentioned sites in the tour route.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Duomo di Monreale
Piazza Guglielmo II 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rica_g
Jun 2, 2024
Beautiful Experience in Monreale - Michele was willing to change route and give in to our request of seeing some other places off the Itenerary.
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Chuck_c
Apr 26, 2024
Great day trip - The cathedral in Montreale is breathtaking. We could have stayed and taken it in for hours. The seaside town of Cefalù is beautiful. Had a wonderful lunch overlooking the sea.
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Viloxazine
Jan 13, 2024
🔥DANIEL BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO🔥💫✨ - 🔥DANIEL IS THE BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO!🔥He perfectly drove me to Monreale to see the breathtaking Cathedral with giant Jesus in gold - then we went to Castelbouno to have this amazing dessert place that gave delicious Christmas cake!! And then we went to Cefalu OMG THE BEST BEACH EVER the beach colour is INSANELY beautiful seriously the best of Mediterranean Sea😍❤️❤️❤️I skipped a lot of free time within the cities and asked if we could go Mondello real quick for a photo and Daniel kindly got the company to agree WHICH I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR (thank you so much!!😍❤️❤️❤️) and Daniel also took me to a surprise place called Sferacavallo!! Only the locals know this place and it was STUNNING!!🤩❤️❤️❤️Thank you again to Daniel who was full of humour, warmth, kindness, knowledge and he made my visit to Palermo an amazing one! This company is 10/10 SERIOUSLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!🤩❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💫✨
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Jplutes
Nov 11, 2023
Chance to experience the coastline and interior landscapes - Lorenzo was a great and capable driver. The tour was self-guided which we enjoyed doing on our own at our own pace. He gave a recommendation of where to eat in Cefalu. We really enjoyed visiting all three towns and seeing the beautiful countryside and coast line!
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David_w
Sep 11, 2023
Great time! - We had a great day shop and at the beach. The driver was great and knowledgeable. Onyime and clean vehicles. Great food and thebtrip livedbuo to expectations. Ciao!
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Melaniek253
Aug 27, 2023
Great guide, great day trip - It was a fabulous day trip, my guide was great. we saw many beautiful locatons near Palermo and listened to fabulous music in the car. thanks
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William_t
Jul 26, 2023
Great service - Our day was great with Danielle. He was prompt for our pickup. Very polite and accommodating. Very professional and personable. There wider wildfires that had major roads closed from Cefalu to Palermo. Some of his colleagues were stuck in traffic. He found backroads and we were back in Palermo with no problems. After he dropped us off. He found my phone in his vehicle and called the hotel immediately for me to pick it up. My phone has all of my cards and drivers license. Thank you!!!
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131mar_aelvirac
Jul 26, 2023
Nice tour with Marco - Very nice and educational tour. We saw a lot of different styles of arquitecture. Our driver Marco was very friendly and answered all of our questions.
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Gary_k
Mar 17, 2024
Very good not great - The Driver Dario was very good and knowledgeable. We had a great time, but the castlebuono was disappointing.
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John_a
Oct 3, 2023
Extremely Disapointed - Nothing! I understood it to be a guided trip. The driver dropped us off at two different locations and told us he would pick us later. We paid well over $500 Euros for a driver and not a guide. We could have hired a taxi and got a better experience. Your description of the the guided trip was very misleading, it was not guided. If you were to offer me a refund, I would happily accept it.
John Arnolfo +1 970 481 6231 johnnya1951@outlook.com 2609 Turnberry Rd., Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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