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Private Self-Guided Tour of Cefalu and Santo Stefano di Camastra from Palermo
1 day
Private
About this activity
You driver will meet you in front of your Palermo hotel, then drive you to Cefalù and Santo Stefano di Camastra on Sicily’s coast.
In Cefalù, you will admire the majestic cathedral, one of the most interesting medieval buildings in the region. Legend says that Roger II, the well-known Norman sovereign of Sicily, in gratitude to God for sparing his life in a violent storm at sea, commissioned the building of a grand cathedral at Cefalù, where he landed after the tempest. The church reflects the various Norman, Latin, Greek, and Arab influences of Sicilian history. The province is also very famous for its beaches. It is ideal for an afternoon stroll, a place to sit on a bench and watch the sea roll in, or a place to sun and swim.
You will visit the medieval laundry, where women could gather to wash clothing in a series of large basins that line up in an unusual stepped sequence. You'll see the beautiful Santo Stefano Church, also known as the Church of Purgatory. Its delicately carved Baroque portal looks out onto a small square from atop a graceful double staircase with iron balustrades. Greenery and flowers make the square even more intimate.
Your trip will continue on to Santo Stefano di Camastra, a lovely little village famous for its refined and historical tradition of ceramic production. The pretty and colorful ceramics are sold to visitors in the many shops along the streets of its center.
After the tour is finished, your driver will take you back to your accommodation in downtown Palermo.
Please note: A tour guide is not included, a suggestion may be to bring a guidebook. Remember to check the website for opening times of the location and the price of entrance ticket. Entrance fees are not included.
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In Cefalù, you will admire the majestic cathedral, one of the most interesting medieval buildings in the region. Legend says that Roger II, the well-known Norman sovereign of Sicily, in gratitude to God for sparing his life in a violent storm at sea, commissioned the building of a grand cathedral at Cefalù, where he landed after the tempest. The church reflects the various Norman, Latin, Greek, and Arab influences of Sicilian history. The province is also very famous for its beaches. It is ideal for an afternoon stroll, a place to sit on a bench and watch the sea roll in, or a place to sun and swim.
You will visit the medieval laundry, where women could gather to wash clothing in a series of large basins that line up in an unusual stepped sequence. You'll see the beautiful Santo Stefano Church, also known as the Church of Purgatory. Its delicately carved Baroque portal looks out onto a small square from atop a graceful double staircase with iron balustrades. Greenery and flowers make the square even more intimate.
Your trip will continue on to Santo Stefano di Camastra, a lovely little village famous for its refined and historical tradition of ceramic production. The pretty and colorful ceramics are sold to visitors in the many shops along the streets of its center.
After the tour is finished, your driver will take you back to your accommodation in downtown Palermo.
Please note: A tour guide is not included, a suggestion may be to bring a guidebook. Remember to check the website for opening times of the location and the price of entrance ticket. Entrance fees are not included.
Included
- Light refreshments
- Professional driver that can give useful tips to customers
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Tour guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The 8-hour trip must end by 10pm or you may incur in night-fare
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Reviews
This was a fantastic tour and our guide was knowledgeable and professional. He knew all the interesting facts to make the tour both educational and entertaining for us and my 14 year old son. Maurizio was very accommodating, professional and friendly. When we arrived at Corleone the souvenir store was closed and he called the owner who came and opened the store for us. His driving was excellent and although he had another appointment after us he never rushed us and we were treated expertly. He allowed us our private space when appropriate and was always there for us when we were ready to leave. He was excellent.