Palermo, Monreale & Cefalù Tour

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Duration:
Location: Palermo, Italy | Palermo, Italy


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Sightseeing tour of Palermo & its main attractions
Glorious golden decorations at the Cathedral of Monreale
Cefalù's artistic & cultural heritage
Examples of Baroque, Norman, and Byzantine styles
Imperial tombs & superb mosaics

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Palermo, Monreale, and Cefalù
Roundtrip transportation to and from Taormina city center
Commentary in English

Description:

Spend your day exploring the northern coast of Sicily. Discover the rich historic and cultural heritage of Palermo, the island's capital, before heading to the small town of Monreale, whose cathedral is one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture in the world.

The multicultural past of Sicily resulted in a unique mix of architectural styles typical of its capital. Churches with Byzantine and Norman elements and buildings with Gothic and Baroque architecture are only a few examples of what Palermo's historic center has to offer.

Tour Palermo Cathedral and see the tombs of emperors and royal figures, including a Roman sarcophagus. Follow your guide to the charming Palace of the Normans, former seat of the Kings of Sicily. Marvel at the wonderful mosaics and the Arabic arches and scripts adorning the roof of the Palatine Chapel, the royal chapel located on the palace's second floor.

Monreale, a village outside Palermo, is your next stop. Step inside the Cathedral of Monreale and marvel at the magnificent gold mosaics covering the entire church, before making your way to Cefalù.

Located on a lofty and precipitous rock, Cefalù is one of the major tourist attractions in the region with several ancient remains and a stunning Norman and Byzantine-style cathedral.