Beginning with hotel pickup and ascending the hillside above Palermo, this exclusive private full day tour opens at Monreale Cathedral, one of the world's supreme examples of Norman architecture, begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily and adorned with an extraordinary 6,500 square meters of Byzantine gold mosaics inside. The adjacent cloister, with its 216 paired marble columns, alternately plain and shimmering with gold and glass mosaic, stands among the finest in Europe. The tour then descends into the vibrant energy of Palermo, moving through the historic Mercato del Capo for authentic street food tastings before strolling the elegant Via Maqueda to the baroque splendor of the Quattro Canti. A stop at the Monastery of Santa Caterina brings the irreplaceable pleasure of a classic Sicilian cannolo. The day culminates at Palermo Cathedral, a breathtaking Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage landmark that ties together centuries of extraordinary Sicilian history.

Duration:
7 hours

Start Time:
9am

Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, guided tour of Palermo and Monreale, entrance ticket in Monreale and Monastery of Santa Caterina in Palermo, cannolo tasting, food tasting.

Exclusions:
Gratuities, anything not aforementioned

Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if centrally located in Palermo

Ending point:
Same as meeting location

Important Information:
Tour operates daily, all year round.

Maximum Pax per Group: 6.

Communicate in advance any food intolerance or allergies.

In case of adverse weather conditions, the tour may be subject to change or cancellation.