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Valley of the TemplesAttraction in Agrigento, Italy

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Palermo or Mondello: Cefalù & Castelbuono Private Day Tour

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Palermo or Mondello: Cefalù & Castelbuono Private Day Tour
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5 out of 5 stars
11 reviews

Discover the beauty of Sicily on this private day tour. Explore Castelbuono, see the Castle of Ventimiglia, taste local sweets, enjoy a delicious local lunch, and explore Cefalù's historic center.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, English
Pickup included
We offer pick up and drop off to all hotels, b & bs, holiday homes, ports and accommodations in Palermo. departure time 08.30 a.m.
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nina – United States

We just returned from a wonderful day with the delightful Umberto, our driver/guide to Castelbuono and Cefalu. He was friendly, kind, and delivered a wealth of information during a trip which was a perfect way to get out of the city of Palermo for the day and see the beautiful countryside and a seaside and a mountain town.

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Karen – United States

We loved everything about this activity. We would not have been able to see this area of Sicily. The amount of time spent in both places was perfect. Having a knowledge, warm, friendly guide like Umberto made the day perfect.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Palermo

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Castelbuono

    Visit, Breakfast, Dessert, Guided tour, Shopping, Walk, Food tasting, Food market visit (3 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cefalù

    Lunch, Free time, Shopping, Self-guided tour, Regional food (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Palermo

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • You will discover Cefalù and Castelbuono. You will visit the Cathedral, the Port, the historic center, the Castle and you will have time for shopping.
  • You will taste local products, biscuits, cakes, cheeses and salami, or you can have lunch in local restaurants and taste Sicilian specialties
  • It will be an exclusive, private tour: only your group will participate. You will have an English speaking driver available during the day

Full description

Embark on a scenic excursion in Sicily and see the verdant mountains of the Madonie, as well as the sparkling beaches along the crystalline Cefalu sea.
Depart in the morning from your accommodation in Palermo or Mondello in a new and comfortable Van, and head to Castelbuono, the beautiful medieval village nestled in the Madonie park rich in history and traditions.
Visit the Castle of Ventimiglia which houses a precious relic of St. Anna the Mother of Mary in addition to numerous other treasures.
The visit will continue through the streets of the quaint Old Town, with the Church of Maria. Taste typical sweets, like panettoni, torroni, and cannoli Siciliani, produced by a famous artisan pastry world famous "Fiasconaro".
After the visit, you will decide whether to have lunch at Castelbuono if you prefer a traditional rustic cuisine based on meat, cheese, salami, and wild boar, or continue to Cefalù if you prefer fresh fish maybe in a restaurant by the sea.
After the tour continues to Cefalu, a picturesque seaside town one of the most popular destinations for tourists who come to Sicily. Here you can admire the magnificent Cathedral Arab-Norman, a UNESCO heritage site.
Wander through the old town full of narrow streets and unique views, the small port, the Bastione, the Medieval Lavatoio, and finally down to the splendid beach of fine sand and crystal clear sea.
Free time is available for shopping in the numerous characteristic shops in the center.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • English, Italian, French speaking Driver
  • Licensed Van or Car
  • Bottle of Water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Tax
  • Exclusive tour only for your Group
  • Food & Drinks
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Licensed guide
  • Everything not included
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with motion sickness

From $310 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 11 reviews

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  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
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Nina – United StatesOctober 18, 2024 – Verified booking
We just returned from a wonderful day with the delightful Umberto, our driver/guide to Castelbuono and Cefalu. He was friendly, kind, and delivered a wealth of information during a trip which was a perfect way to get out of the city of Palermo for the day and see the beautiful countryside and a seaside and a mountain town.
K
Karen – United StatesNovember 11, 2024 – Verified booking
We loved everything about this activity. We would not have been able to see this area of Sicily. The amount of time spent in both places was perfect. Having a knowledge, warm, friendly guide like Umberto made the day perfect.
J
Jacqueline – United StatesNovember 14, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide was wonderful and left us with such a good experience!

Product ID: 418537

Activity provider:Apetour NCC di Peritore Cristian
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