Meet our driver and guide to start the visit of Palemo.

Our visits this morning include the Palatine Chapel, a superb example of Arabian-Norman architecture built in the period 1130- 1140. Nearby is the church of St. John of the Hermit which was built by Roger II in 1132. The features of the structure are unique in that it was first constructed as a mosque and then later converted to Christian use.

Our program this morning will also include a visit to Villa Malfitano, by special permission of the Whitaker Foundation. Villa Malfitano was constructed in the late 19th century by the archaeologist, botanist, and ornithologist – Joseph Isaac Whitaker.

The Villa is surrounded by gardens containing plants that Whitaker collected from all over the world. There is a marvellous variety of tropical, sub – tropical and Mediterranean plants here, including the rare blue palm Butia Capitata.

Lunch (not included)

After lunch we will continue to visit Palermo with the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square, etc. Walk through the streets of the historical center, and visit to the town's popular Vucciria market.

We’ll visit also: The Botanic garden of Villa Giulia. Opened in 1795, it is perhaps one of the most important botanic gardens in Eurpe. There are many exotic plants and trees here including magnificent examples of Ficus Magnoliodes, water lilies, yuccas, aloes and cycads.
Come back at the port.
 

Meet our driver and guide and departure for Cefalu, known for it's long golden beach as well as for other monumental and artistic "jewels".

The Norman Duomo, initiated under Roger II in 1131, preserves precious mosaics which adorn the apse and a representation of Christ Pantocrator which can be discovered inside the Cappella Paladina in Palermo and the Duomo in Monreale. In the same period the Osterio Magno was the probable residence of King Roger II. Of great interest is the striking medieval wash-house and the Mandralisca museum, the latter preserving the famous portrait of an unknown man by Antonello da Messina.

A visit to Cefalù can not exclude a stroll along the lanes in the historical centre where you can linger amongst the numerous shops of ceramics and souvenirs.

Guests can enjoy a typical seafood lunch in a nice restaurant on the rocks.

In the early afternoon departure x Palermo . We’ll visit this ancient town that has been a crossroads for civilization in the Mediterranean for ages. Visit the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square.