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Cefalu , Monreale & Palermo

Shore Excursions

From the Port of Palermo
Cefalu , Monreale & Palermo
Code : PA03
Type : Private Tours

Duration : 8 Hours

Price tag Starting From:
*75.00 €
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Adults (15 - 64)
Kids (4 - 14)
Senior > 64
Infant (0 - 3)

Description

Our private shore excursion to Cefalù, Monreale & Palermo from Palermo is an immersion in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  An adventure into Sicily’s unique melting pot of architecture styles and some of the most magnificent Byzantine mosaics in the world. 

Features of this day trip to Cefalù, Monreale & Palermo from Palermo:

  • Pickup at the port (please refer to your confirmation for precise meeting instructions)
  • 40-minute drive to Cefalù in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cefalù: Medieval atmosphere, lovely seaside, Byzantine mosaics
  • Palermo: unique architecture, open air markets
  • Monreale: magnificent mosaics
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Dropoff at the ship

CEFALÙ

The seaside village of Cefalù is an international beach resort.  This fishing port, set on a curving stretch of coastline with the monolithic Rocca as a backdrop, offers the visitor a charming Medieval atmosphere with lots of shops and restaurants. 

The architectural draw in Cefalù is the Duomo, the Arab-Norman cathedral constructed in the 12th Century.  The mosaics that adorn the interior of the church here are on par with those of the cathedral of Monreale. 

In the splendid Cloister, you will see the coupled sets of columns, one of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture in Italy.  The capitals are decorated with animals, mythological creatures, humans in acrobatic poses, and other whimsical motifs.

MONREALE

The Cathedral of Monreale is one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of the Italian Middle Ages, famous for its interior Byzantine mosaic decoration, among the most magnificent in the world.

PALERMO 

Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a vibrant city that brilliantly exhibits the island’s typical fusion of art, architecture and culture.  The structures resulting from centuries of ever-changing foreign domination are so unique that UNESCO declared Seven monuments in Palermo a World Heritage Site.

Palazzo Normanni (the Norman palace) is one of the most impressive Arab-Norman monuments in the city.  Built as a royal palace by the Saracens in the 9th century, it was enlarged by the Normans and completed by the Spanish in the 17th century.  Today it houses the Sicilian Regional Assembly.

Within the Norman palace, the showstopper is without a doubt the 12th Century Palatine Chapel.  The shimmering mosaics inside the chapel are truly jaw-dropping.

The Cathedral of Palermo, founded in 1185, is another splendid example of a commixture of architectural styles.  Visit the royal tombs of the island’s greatest kings and check out the fabulous Crown of Constance of Aragon.

To get the real flavour of Palermo, literally and figuratively, do not miss the open-air markets.  The souk-like atmosphere vividly recalls the city’s Arab past, and the stalls are bursting with fresh fish, colourful produce and local food specialties of every sort.  

 

We’ll drive by the grand theatres, 19th-century Teatro Massimo (seen in The Godfather III)  and Teatro Politeama.

 

If time permits and you’re in the mood for something macabre, visit the Capuchin Catacombs, where the preserved bodies of 8000 monks are on display in a one-of-a-kind spectacle.

Included

  • Private vehicle
  • English speaking driver-guide at your service for 9 hours
  • Pick-up and drop off right at your ship.
  • Personalized itinerary customizable with your driver whenever possible
  • Live commentaries and explanations on board
  • Gas, toll and parking fees

NOT INCLUDED

  • Tickets and guides, if not specified to be part of the tour package, are an extra cost to be arranged with the office.
  • Lunch 
  • Gratuities

Restrictions

  • Entrance fees are not included in the rate.
  • Due to traffic and other factors the order of things may vary.

Meeting Point

  • Your driver will be ready to wait for you in front of your ship holding a sign with your name before the appointed time. As soon as you get off the ship, please look for your driver and if you are not able to find him, please don’t leave but call the office ASAP. If you think you will be late for any reason, we kindly ask you to contact the office ASAP.

Faq

1. Is this tour private?

The tour is private just for your party, however, if you wish to join a tour and alleviate costs, please check with us our shared guaranteed excursion options.

2. Is the driver also a guide?

Our English-speaking drivers are NOT licensed guides. In order to provide you with the best-in-class service, our English-speaking driving guides have been trained to offer our clients a nice overview with information regarding the major highlights avoiding the expensive charges of hiring a private guide. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our driving guides can comment and explain the sights only from inside the vehicle but are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle. They are regularly licensed instead to chauffeur the public. We highly recommend that you never book with any touring company that does not make this clear.

3. Does the driver go with us inside the monuments?

No, only a licensed guide is authorized to accompany you during the visit of sights. Our driver will drop you off close to the sights but will stay with the vehicle for the duration of your visit.

4. Does this tour include lunch and admission fees to sites?

No tickets or lunch are included in the rate. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.

5. Does it include a guide?

No guide is included either. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.

6. What is the duration of the tour?

The duration of the tour is 7/9 hours, including pickup and drop off at the ship.

7. Is the itinerary flexible?

Our itineraries are completely flexible, and we will be happy to operate any changes to the original itinerary (within reason). Please contact our office with all the requests you may have so that we can better organize your day.

8. Do you guarantee the return to the ship on time?

In almost 30 years of business, we have never missed the ship that is why we have organized all itineraries to guarantee your return on time.

9. Is gratuity included in the price?

Tips are never included in our quotes. We think that a tip shouldn’t be included in the rate otherwise it would be a tax!!! Once in Italy do not feel as though you have to tip everyone because someone told you to. Tip only if you really liked the service. Tips are generally: 10% not bad 15 % great 20 % best tour in my life. Please report any abuse.

Cancellation Policy

There will be a full charge for bookings canceled with less than 72-hour notice for any service required. In this case, a full charge will be made on your credit card. If you miss your flight or if your airline decides to cancel the flight due to bad weather or if your flight is directed to another airport on arrival, please advise us on time (as soon as you know) or a full charge will be made.

Please give us enough time so we can accept other reservations and allocate them to our chauffeurs. If the ship does not make it to the pier for bad weather, you will not be considered responsible so NO CHARGE will be made to your credit card. A full charge will be made for a no-show-up.

Only pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets (if requested) are not refundable under the circumstance and will be charged to your card.

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