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SEGESTA and MONREALE Exclusive Private Tour from Palermo with Guide Driver
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Free cancellation
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6 to 7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Premium Mercedes vehicle
• Great introduction to Sicily for first time visitors
• Visit two among the greatest sights of Italy
Relax on a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to reach SEGESTA. The well preserved temple and the greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC. A visit to Segesta, which has inspired generations of travelers and artists, is an experience you cannot miss. The Monastery of MONREALE was commissioned by William II (1154-89), the Norman ruler of Sicily. The highlight of the Cathedral is its interior, incandescent with the gold of the mosaics, covering the walls of the nave, aisles, transept and apse.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Exclusive Private tour
- Guided Tours inside archeological areas & towns
- Transportation by Mercedes V-Class
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
at your Hotel in Palermo
What To Expect
Castellammare del Golfo
Meet your Driver Guide in the morning and head on board of a Premium Mercedes vehicle towards west, following the beautiful Gulf of Castellammare, driving through the pleasant wine producing area of "Bianco d'Alcamo" till SEGESTA.
• Admission Ticket Free
Tempio di Segesta
Visit the heritage of the Greeks in this singular archeological area which is embedded in a wonderful countryside. Admire the well-preserved Greek Temple built in the late 5th century BC. Higher still is the Theatre that offers great panoramic views. New excavations that have uncovered the remains of a stoà a place where citizens strolled and discussed among themselves. The high-stepped, semi-circular theatre opens onto a breathtaking panorama over the surrounding countryside with the sea in the distance.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Duomo di Monreale
Continue to MONREALE - the apotheosis of Norman architecture in Sicily, the Cathedral with its splendid mosaics from the 12th century, it is part of the World Heritage Arab Norman Period, built under William II. It rivals Saint Sophia in Istanbul and Saint Mark's in Venice in its use of decorative mosaics. While it is Romanesque in overall style, the cathedral combines aspects of Arab, Byzantine and Norman architecture. Back to your hotel in Palermo.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No infants allowed
- Eating or the use of suncreams inside the vehicle is not allowed
- Tours are only for Non-Smokers
Operated by Mimmo Sicily Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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