Private Day Trip to Cefalu and Monreale from Palermo
Enjoy a fully private full-day experience from Palermo, designed exclusively for you.
Duration: 9 hours
Overview
With a dedicated local driver-guide, discover the coastal elegance of Cefalù and the artistic grandeur of Monreale at your own pace. This tailored journey combines sea views, cultural treasures, and free time, with the option to add a private boat experience along Sicily’s stunning coastline.
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Round-trip transportation from/to Palermo by luxury Mercedes minivan or minibus
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Monolingual-speaking driver/tour leader
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Optional boat excursion with snorkeling and aperitivo on board
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Free time to explore Cefalù
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Opportunity to swim in the Sicilian sea
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Monreale Cathedral entrance ticket with audioguide
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Complimentary bottled water
Highlights
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Discover Sicily’s coastal gem, Cefalù
Depart Palermo in comfort and head toward the Tyrrhenian coast, where Cefalù welcomes you with its golden beaches, Norman heritage, and postcard-perfect scenery. Upon arrival, your private guide will help shape the morning according to your preferences. Spend time wandering through the historic center, relaxing by the sea, or choose an optional private 3-hour boat excursion along the coastline, featuring multiple swimming stops, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, and a refreshing aperitivo on board. With no group schedule to follow, the experience unfolds entirely at your pace.
Soak in Sicilian life and flavors
After your morning by the sea, enjoy unhurried free time to experience Cefalù as you wish. Explore narrow medieval streets, admire the imposing Norman Cathedral, browse artisan shops, or savor a leisurely lunch at a seaside restaurant recommended by your guide (meal not included). This is your moment to embrace the relaxed rhythm, flavors, and atmosphere that define Sicilian coastal life.
Experience the Arab-Norman masterpiece of Monreale
In the afternoon, continue inland to Monreale, home to one of Sicily’s most extraordinary monuments. Visit the UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral, where shimmering golden mosaics cover the interior walls in breathtaking detail. With your included audioguide — and additional context provided by your private guide — discover how Arab, Norman, and Byzantine influences merged to create this architectural masterpiece. As the day concludes, return to Palermo enriched by a private journey through Sicily’s art, history, and sea.