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Full Day Private Tour in Medieval Villages and Vineyard in Cefalù

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Do you want to visit the medieval villages of the Madonie Natural Park with the possibility to have a wine tasting paired with local food and wine delights in an ancient 12th-century abbey ? Then book your tour! The daily tour lasting approximately 8 hours includes the pick up / drop off in accommodation facilities located in the Cefalù area or in a place to be agreed with a car or van with an Italian / English speaking driver. We'll drive through the vineyards in the territory of the ancient Santa Anastasia Abbey, where, on your free choose, you can taste the typical products of the area combined with wines produced with biodynamic techniques based on the principle of eco-sustainability (...

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8 hours

Offered in English & Italian

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

8 hours

Offered in English & Italian

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

It's possible to add a wine tasting and lunch to the winery "Relais Abbazia Santa Anastasia" close to Castelbuono, that you can pay on the spot. The wine tasting starts from €25/person for 4 wines.

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Itinerary

Pollina

Walking tour of the medieval town with its narrow street with a stunning view on the sea and the Madonie Natural Park

1 hour

Castello dei Ventimiglia

Walking tour of the ancient castle of the Ventimiglia family. You can admire the Chapel of St. Anne The holy skull of St. Anne arrived in town in 1458 when the Ventimiglias decided to settle in Castelbuono. Originally from Ventimiglia, Liguria they mysteriously received the relic from the Duke of Lorraine, France. One day in 1605, the guardian monk stole the relic and took it to Palermo. He confessed only on his deathbed, notes Elisabeth. Finally in 1615 the Ventimiglias returned the relic to their castle and secured the silver reliquary bust in the chapel behind a grate with several locks. Entrance € 5 each person

1 hour

Chiesa Maria SS. Assunta - Matrice Vecchia

The church was dedicated to Holy Mary of the Assumption and its construction dates back to the middle of the fourteenth century. The Matrice Vecchia displays a majestic Polyptych on the high altar, attributed to Antonio De Saliba, the nephew of Antonello da Messina. The work depicts the Virgin Mary with the Eternal Father holding up the world above. The painting shows a Patriarch with glasses, which makes it particular and rare in the sacral context. Then, under the feet of the faithful there is a crypt containing in turn a marble ciborium, made by Giorgio da Milano. Then, a niche includes the statue of Santa Maria degli Angeli, placed in the structure around 1520 and made by Antonello Gagini.

30 minutes

Castelbuono

Walking tour on the main street from the Castle to Piazza Margherita where you can admire the shops that sell the Manna. The specialty has been the principal source of the town income since the 18th century. Manna is a natural sugar that comes from a special ash tree called fraxinus ornus. Manna takes the form of a whitish stalactite that manages to be vaguely sweet. It drips from the ash trees in Castelbuono and the nearby town of Pollina. The sap is extracted by making a cut in the bark and on both stems and branches.

5 hours

Fiasconaro

Famous pastry shop well known in all over the world, because of the Panettoni Christmas cakes. Tasting included during the opening days

30 minutes

Important Information

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Specialized infant seats are available

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.