Private or shared? in our Day Trips from Palermo comparison. Choose the private Only Cefalù option for hotel pickup at €260 per person, minimum two guests; driver only, rated 4.88 from 72 reviews.
Trade-off: Driver only, minimum two; Castelbuono not included.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A private van day pairing the Madonie mountain village of Castelbuono with the beaches and old centre of Cefalu, pickup at your hotel or ship and commentary from the driver on the way. There is no licensed guide, the castle museum ticket is paid at the door, and food and drinks are extra. 4.88 from 72 reviews at €260 per person for 8h.
This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places. One of the most beautiful excursions to do in Sicily where you will see from the green mountains of the Madonie to the beaches and the crystalline sea of Cefalù.Driver-guide available during the tours. Castelbuono beautiful medieval village immersed in the Madonie park rich in history and traditions where you will visit the Castle of Ventimiglia rich in history and legends that guards inside there is a precious relic of St. Anne the Mother of Mary as well as numerous other treasures. The visit will continue through the streets of the quaint Old Town, will be a tasting of typical sweets, at the famous artisan pastry "Fiasconaro". After lunch the tour, continue to Cefalù, visit of the village, Free time available for shopping. 17.00 return to the hotel in Palermo about 1 hour travel.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.
We offer pick up and drop off to all hotels, b & bs, holiday homes, ports and accommodations Meeting point with the driver in front of your hotel, B&B, or accommodation or outside the reception or at the address specified by you.
172 pickup points listed by the operator, 170 of them hotels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 10 | €260 | 8h | 4.88 (72) | private |
| The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo | €275 | 6h | 4.91 (91) | private |
| Exclusive Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello | €180 | 3h | 4.95 (41) | private |
| Palermo Historic Center Catacombs and Monreale CruiserCar Tour | €99 | 1h | 4.87 (52) | private |
Ranked #3 of 10 in Day Trips from Palermo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €350, median €199; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Day Trips from Palermo