Your first stop will be at the magnificent Temple of Segesta. It was built by the Elimian, an old population whose origins maybe are Turkish but were later colonized by the Greeks to become one of the most important Greek colonies in the west side of Sicily. It is the first Greek Temple built in Doric style. The Temple has 36 columns, still intact despite the several earthquakes which effected this area in the history. Also visit the theater, which is a typical example of the Greek semi circular theater style.
Then, enjoy a private guided tour of the major sights in Monreale like the magnificent Norman Cathedral with its impressive Byzantine mosaics from the 12th century and the enchanted cloister of the former Benedictine Monastery.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
- Transportation
- Private English-speaking guide at disposal for 2 hour in Monreale and 2 hours in Segesta
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees: Monreale Dome - 4 euros per person, Monreale Cloister - 6 euros per person, Temple of Segesta - 6 euros per person
- Round-trip shuttle to one of Segesta temples - 2 euros per person
Visit the magnificent Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its impressive Byzantine mosaics from the 12th century and the enchanted cloister of the former Benedictine Monastery. Then return to Palermo and enjoy a private, guided tour of the major sights in Palermo (like the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace, the Norman Cathedral and the picturesque Ballaro' market.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Transfer by taxi to Monreale and visit the magnificent Norman Cathedral with its impressive Byzantine mosaics from the 12th century and the enchanted cloister of the former Benedictine Monastery. Then return to Palermo and enjoy a private, guided tour of the major sights in Palermo (the Norman Cathedral, PIazza Pretoria, Via Maqueda and the picturesque Ballaro' or Capo fresh food market). The tour ends in Piazza Verdi (Massimo Opera Theater square) or in Piazza Ruggero Settimo (Politeama Theater square). Independent transfer back to your hotel.
This tour is available at 8:30am, 9am, 2pm or 2:30pm. Please request your preferred time slot at the time of booking.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Discover two gems in Northern Sicily with a tour to Castelbuono and Cefalu' and savor some local dishes at a winery.
Your private driver will greet you at your hotel in Palermo and take you to Castlbuono, a small medieval village in the Park of Madonie with a delightful, still well preserved old town. This village develops around the castle of Ventimiglia and will captivate you from the very first moment. Walk through its narrow street and stop at one of the typical cafes to taste a pastry made with the Sicilian “manna”, a natural sugar that comes from a special ash tree.
Enjoy lunch at a local winery before heading to Cefalu'. This charming resort is dominated by a monumental rock known as “promontory of Hercules” on which the Temple of Diana stands. The historic center lies in the shadow of this bastion and clings around the Duomo, a gigantic cathedral built by Roger II, the Norman.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
