A day off your cruise ship will allow you to combine the visit of top sites of Palermo as well as a short trip to the countryside to visit hill town of Monreale with its wonderful Cathedral adorned with world famous mosaic or visit to Cefalu, a characteristic and picturesque town on the costs.

Palermo is also conveniently positioned to visit the town hill of Corleone, the namestake of  The Goodfather  don and a real-life Mafia stronghold and its wine country. Although this town was home to a number of Mafia bosses in the past, you will be surprised to be greeted by its friendly citizens, an excellent example of the typical Sicilian hospitality that can still be found in the rural areas of this island.

Palermo and Monreale 7-Hour Port of Call Excursion Top sites of Palermo and side trip to Monreale more info >> €uro 110.00   "We compare various tours from pier. This one is the best to take for first time visitor." John and Julie Bazyler, Sydney Australia per person in a private party of four free for children under 6

Palermo and Cefalu 8-Hour Port of Call Excursion Top sites of Palermo and side trip to the countryside and siside picturesque Cefalu more info >> €uro 135.00   "We did not want to miss sites of Palemo but wanted to see o bit of other Sicily as well." Mark Krapans and family on Oceania cruise per person in a private party of four free for children under 6

Corleone: Wine and Country tour 7-Hour Day Excursion Land of Mafia imortaliszed in "Goodfather"movie more info >> €uro 145.00   "We felt very reassured in presence of your personal guide. Food and wines were excellent." Mary Alfano, New York, USA per person in a private party of four free for children under 6