Discover the beauty of the regional capital of Sicily: Palermo!
Discover a fantastic mix of Arab-Norman, Byzantine and Baroque history and architecture on this day trip from Cefalu to Monreale and Palermo, Sicily’s capital. Enjoy a scenic coach drive along the Tyrrhenian Sea to Monreale to visit the magnificent Monreale Cathedral, one of the finest Norman churches in the world.

The entire concept of the Norman kingdom as the highest secular and religious authority is represented here in incomparable fashion. With its cycle of mosaics on a gold ground and its extraordinary cloister, the cathedral can rightly claim a place in the highest ranks of Europe's art history.

The cathedral was built by William II after the English archbishop of Palermo sought, with the solid backing of the Pope, to assert his authority over the king by refusing to honour his father's wishes to be buried at Cefalù, instead interring him at Palermo Cathedral. William II immediately set about building a bigger and more artistically inspired cathedral, appointing his own archbishop, and making his cathedral the royal pantheon. The results survive today almost exactly as built in the 1100s.

Follow with a walking tour of Palermo’s highlights such as the Mercato di Capo market, La Martorana church and the mysterious Capuchin Catacombs. Mercato di Capo which is located in the old district, called Seralcadio, was formed in the Muslim era to accommodate slaves, pirates and slave traders. It extends along Via Carini and Via Beati Paoli, Via S. Agostino and Via Cappuccinelle. Here, you will taste panelle and crocchè, typical street food in Palermo.

Available pick-up locations:
- Eni Petrol Station ( in front of S. Lucia Bar)
- Hotel Acacia Resort ( Campofelice di Roccella)
- Hotel Costaverde ( Cefalù)
- Hotel Dolcestate ( Campofelice di Roccella)
- Hotel Fiesta Athenee Palace ( Campofelice di Roccella)
- Hotel Fiesta Garden Beach ( Campofelice di Roccella)
- Hotel Le Calette - Hotel Kalura - Blue Bay ( Corner National road SS113)
- Pollina Resort ( Outside main gate)
- Q8 Petrol Station SS113 ( Campofelice - Lascari)
- Railway Station ( Cefalù Hotels)
- Residence Fontana Barone ( Mazzaforno)
- S. Salvatore Church - Via Roma, 90 - Cefalù



Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, Sicily, Italy - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

Inclusions: 
 
Guide
Food Tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop-off for selected hotels
Transport
 


Exclusions: 
 
Drinks
Meal
 


Important Info: 
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.