Private Sicilian Day Trip: Explore Cefalù and Castelbuono from Palermo

Embark on a private and exclusive day trip from Palermo to explore the charming towns of Cefalù and Castelbuono. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local delicacies, and soak in the beauty of Sicily’s landscapes. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Pretoria - meeting point with your driver and guide, departure
  • Castelbuono Paese in Provincia Di Palermo - Castelbuono beautiful medieval village nestled in the Madonie park rich in history and traditions where you will visit the Castle of Ventimiglia rich in history and legends that houses inside 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, we will visit the Church of the Maria, we will also make a tasting of typical sweets, Panettoni, torroni, Cannoli Siciliani produced by a famous artisan pastry world famous “Fiasconaro”.

  • Cefalu Coast - Cefalu beautiful and picturesque seaside town one of the most popular destinations for tourists who come to Sicily, here you can admire the Magnificent Cathedral Arab-Norman already UNESCO heritage, the old town full of narrow streets and unique views, the small port, the Bastione, the Medieval Lavatoio and finally the splendid beach of fine sand and crystal clear sea. Free time available for shopping in the numerous characteristic shops of which the center is full.
  • Castello dei Ventimiglia - Visit of the Castel
What's Included
  • Round Trip
  • Transport by licensed air-conditioned minivan or car
  • Professional English speaking Driver
  • Exclusive Private Tour, only for your Group
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets
  • LIcensed Guide
Additional Information

Experience an intimate, private excursion with no other participants, venturing off the beaten path to discover serene and secure locations. This is one of Sicily’s standout experiences where you’ll take in views from the verdant hills of the Madonie to the beaches and clear waters of Cefalù. A driver-guide will accompany you throughout the journey. You’ll visit the delightful medieval town of Castelbuono, nestled in the Madonie park and brimming with history and local customs. The Ventimiglia Castle, filled with legends and housing a valuable relic of St. Anne, Mother of Mary, along with many other treasures, awaits your exploration. You’ll wander through the charming Old Town’s streets and sample local sweets at the renowned ‘Fiasconaro’ pastry shop. After lunch, we’ll move onto Cefalù for a village visit and free time for shopping. Return to your hotel in Palermo at 17:00, a journey of approximately one hour.

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Piazza Pretoria
Piazza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chad_a
Jul 11, 2024
Great day cruise excursion - We had an amazing trip and day adventure on our port to Palermo. We went to Cefalù. The gelato in the Square by the Duomo was absolutely incredible. We spent time on the beach and the water was amazing. We also got to see the church in the city of Monreal. It was beautiful. The views of Palermo from that area were amazing. This was a great experience for our family.
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John_g
Jul 9, 2024
Cefalu - The tour was fantastic. Christian our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time. It was a very pleasant experience I would highly recommend. Cefalu was breathtaking
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Syedk893
Jul 3, 2024
akib was a great server very wonderful I would ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 💕 ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 💕 ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 definitely recommend h - akib was a great server very wonderful I would ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 💕 ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 💕 ❤️ 😀 ♥️ 😊 😍 definitely recommend him Very 👍 👍 👍 👍
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Angie_h
Jun 22, 2024
10/10 Tour with Cristian! - We had a wonderful private excursion with driver/tour guide Cristian. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. It was the perfect amount of tour and free time. Cefalù was beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lori_p
Jun 22, 2024
Great experience - I was fortunate to have Umberto as a guide again. He’s so knowledgeable and personable, the locals of every town know him. He showed me hidden treasures of Castelbuono. The tastings were incredible. Unlike some guides, he personally walked me through Castello di Ventimiglia and the museum, educating me on the history of the attractions. There was enough time in each location. Umberto also educated me on all towns and agriculture we passed during our travels. Not all guides are that informative.
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Edward_p
Jun 18, 2024
Great tour of Castelbuono & Cefalu - We had a wonderful day with Cristian in Castelbuono & Cefalu. We loved the quaintness of Castelbuono and the beautiful beaches of Cefalu. What an interesting day and Cristian was outstanding as our driver and guide. Comfortable van, well air conditioned, very informative and comprehensive tour of both great cities!!
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Mengkeongc
Jun 6, 2024
Full day excursion from Palermo - Umberto was a wonderful guide and driver! Very knowledgeable of the destinations. It was like traveling with a friend!
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William_g
Apr 27, 2024
Enjoyable tour! - We first went to Castelbuono. It was a peaceful little town, beautiful and full of life and history. Next we went to Cefalu, had a great lunch. It's a beautiful seaside resort. We walked around, took a bunch of photos and had an enjoyable time in April, I can imagine if it was summer. Our driver was great, informative and educational.
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Lindsey_h
Apr 10, 2024
Absolutely worth it! - Umberto picked us up from our hotel right on time and was an incredible host for the day. We actually ended up going to Cefalu first and then he suggested we go to Monreale instead of Castelbuono which we were grateful for because it was incredible! He walked us through the entire town of Cefalu telling us all about the history and spoke great English. This was so worth it to us, a private tour is the way to go! We were picked up at 8:30am and dropped back off at 5pm.
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Buffalo1414
Apr 4, 2024
Great birthday tour! - Cristian was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. He took great care of us and it was a wonderful birthday for my wife.
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