Sweeping across two of Sicily's most spectacular Arab-Norman destinations, this exclusive private full day tour from Palermo pairs a UNESCO-recognized morning at Monreale Cathedral, widely considered the Arab-Norman cathedral richest in gold and lapis lazuli in the world, with an unforgettable afternoon in Cefalù. Beginning with hotel pickup, guests explore Monreale's breathtaking interior, where 6,500 square meters of Byzantine gold mosaics shimmer within a cathedral begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily, alongside its celebrated 216 paired marble columns of the cloister, one of the finest in all of Europe. The journey then continues along the northern coast to Cefalù, a medieval town backed by a sweeping beach first settled in ancient times, and to its remarkable Cathedral of Cefalù, commissioned by Roger II in 1131. Inside, the oldest and largest surviving mosaic image of Christ Pantocrator in the Byzantine-Norman tradition dominates the golden apse, considered the finest Byzantine mosaic in all of Italy.

Duration:
6 hours

Start Time:
9am

Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, guided tour of Monreale, guided tour of Cefalù

Exclusions:
Entrance tickets to Monreale and Cefalù attractions, Gratuities, anything not aforementioned

Meeting point:
Hotel Lobby

Ending point:
Hotel Lobby

Important Information:
Tour operates daily, all year round.

Maximum Pax: 18.

Maximum Pax per Group: 6.

In case of bad weather condition, the activity could be modified or canceled.

Entrance tickets to Monreale and Cefalù attraction cost is 14,00 € per person.