--- title: Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 260 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private or shared? rank_in_category: 3 of 10 (Day Trips from Palermo) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/great-full-day-excursion-in-sicily-to-cefal-and-castelbuono-from-palermo/ --- # Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Private or shared?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 172 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €260 per person for the Only Cefalù option; other options up to €310 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Apetour N.C.C. di Peritore Cristian - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Only Cefalù | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Only visit Cefalù lasting 6 h: We will not go to Castelbuono, we will spend more time in Cefalù Village. round trip to Cefalù lasting about 6 hours Pickup included | | Private Tour 1 to 8 Passengers | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Exclusive tour Business Van Pickup included | | Luxury Van from 1 to 7 Pax | €310 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Exclusive Tour with Luxury Van Pickup included | ## 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Ticket Museum Castle Castelbuono - LIcensed Guide ## Itinerary 1. **Palermo** (pass by, no stop) - meeting point with your driver and guide, departure 2. **Castelbuono Paese in Provincia Di Palermo** (2h) - 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... 3. **Cefalu Coast** (3h; admission included) - 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... 4. **Castello dei Ventimiglia** (45m) - Visit of the Castel ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 172 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 - no health restrictions , most travelers can partecipate Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €520 | €260 | | 4 | €600 | €150 | | 6 | €600 | €100 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Palermo start at €113 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Palermo | 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](/italy/palermo/tours/the-godfather-origins-of-mafia-corleone-visit-monreale-duomo/?format=md) | €275 | 6h | 4.91 (91) | private | | [Exclusive Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello](/italy/palermo/tours/exclusive-boat-tour-on-the-palermo-coast-baia-mondello/?format=md) | €180 | 3h | 4.95 (41) | private | | [Palermo Historic Center Catacombs and Monreale CruiserCar Tour](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-historic-center-catacombs-and-monreale-cruisercar-tour/?format=md) | €99 | 1h | 4.87 (52) | private | Ranked #3 of 10 in Day Trips from Palermo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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