The province of Palermo is the protagonist of this private day tour. We will focus our attention on two small towns located one along the coast and the other higher in the mountains. This will be an interesting itinerary in which the seaside town of Cefalù is compared with the medieval village of Castelbuono with the aim of showing all their magical attractions.
We will start with a walking guided tour in the charming small town of Cefalù, still preserving its medieval atmosphere in the narrow streets running up and down from the sea to the main square on the top of the city. The town is dominated by the imposing Arab-Norman Duomo, founded by Roger II and decorated by the marvelous mosaic of Christ Pantocrator (Ruler of All) in the central apse. Then, a short visit to the Mandralisca Museum will allow us to admire the surprising Portrait of Unknown by the famous Sicilian painter Antonello da Messina, and the remarkable Greek vase representing a tuna fish seller.
In the afternoon, we will go into the heart of the Madonie Mountains, where native vegetation, traditional crafts and fascinating small cities, still preserving their enchanting atmosphere, will nicely welcome us. Castelbuono is one of the architectural jewels of the region, where we will visit the Civic Museum, housed in the 14th-century Ventimiglia Castle, and the Matrice Church. Then we will taste some typical products such as the Slow Food Presidium “manna”, a natural essence coming from the local ash tree.
