Combining the most iconic sights of two of Sicily's greatest Norman cities, this exclusive private full day tour from Palermo delivers an extraordinary immersion into one of the Mediterranean's richest cultural landscapes. Beginning with hotel pickup, the day opens at Monreale Cathedral, begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily and home to 6,500 square meters of shimmering Byzantine gold mosaics, before guests wander the tranquil 216-column cloister, one of the finest medieval cloisters in Europe. The tour then descends into Palermo's vibrant historic center, strolling the elegant Via Maqueda to the baroque splendor of the Quattro Canti, a theatrical 17th-century crossroads that has anchored the city's daily life for over four centuries. A visit to the Monastery of Santa Caterina brings the pleasure of a freshly made Sicilian cannolo, before the day closes at Palermo Cathedral, a magnificent Arab-Norman Gothic landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Duration:
6 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

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.

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