Top Cefalù Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover Etna and Taormina during this private full day tour with driver. Explore Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, which has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will reach Taormina, one of the most beautiful and well-known cities in Sicily. You can experience the romance of Taormina, walking through its medieval streets. Discover unique scents, sounds and panoramas, such as the Greek-Roman Theater, the Corvaja Palace, the Church of S. Caterina, Piazza IX Aprile and the Duomo with its famous fountain.

You’ll visit Castelbuono (half hour drive from Cefalù), a charming town nestled in the heart of the Madonie Natural Park, where history, culture, and culinary delights await. Today, we invite you to embark on a journey through this picturesque Sicilian destination, beginning with a visit to the iconic Castelbuono Castle. No visit to Castelbuono would be complete without a stop at Fiasconaro, a renowned pastry shop that has become synonymous with Sicilian sweets. After immersing yourself in history, it's time to delve into the culinary traditions of the region with a cheese farm experience - Slow Food site - in the Madonie Natural Park. An hour drive from Castelbuono takes you deep into the picturesque countryside, where rolling hills dotted with grazing cows set the scene for an authentic Sicilian adventure. You'll have cheese making demonstration and lunch with the farmer.

Departure from Cefalù towards Castelbuono along an ancient route (off road) once used for trade, we will make several stops at spectacular panoramic points on the Madonie. Traveling along mountain roads we will reach one of the most beautiful villages in Italy "Petralia Soprana", a tour of the stone village with a medieval urban structure with characteristic narrow streets, churches and noble palaces. Petralia Soprana is the highest village in the Madonie, overlooking a wide landscape with a view of the snow-capped peaks of Etna. The adventure continues at an altitude of 1500 meters towards the locality of Piano Battaglia which is located in the heart of the Madonie massif, in a landscape and environmental context of high value. There will be numerous sightings of animals such as deer and Madonie eagles. The excursion continues towards the village of Isnello passing by the astronomical observatory. Lunch at the pin-nic with typical local products or trattoria.

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 (on reservation) Lunch and winetasting at the Cellar is not included. The customer can freely choose from the à la carte menu or the menu of the day. If you don't want to have lunch in the cellar, you can only have the wine tasting at 3.30pm - The basic tasting of 4 wines costs €25 per person.

Superb and unique adventure through the most beautiful parks in Sicily starting from Cefalù towards the Etna volcano passing through the Madonie park to reach the largest park in Sicily "the Nebrodi" where we will make a coffee break in a high mountain refuge. Via mixed roads off-road we will cross the Nebrodi park to reach the Alcantara river park with a visit to the Byzantine Cuba. Arrived at the foot of Etna we will have a picnic lunch with typical local products in a quiet equipped area in the middle of nature. Reached slowly Provence, North Etna, our trekking route will begin along the craters of Monte Nero with various stops at panoramic points. Return to Cefalù in the evening.

The Madonie Natural Park, with its rich biodiversity, charming villages and historical sites, such as medieval towns, ancient ruins, and traditional farmhouses, is a nice and relaxing area to visit during your private tour or day trip, especially if you have spent your holiday in Cefalù or the Palermo area. As you wander through the narrow cobblestone streets, you'll be transported back in time, surrounded by medieval architecture and rich heritage. Make your way to Castelbuono Castle, a magnificent fortress perched atop a hill overlooking the town, soaking in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. No visit to Castelbuono would be complete without a stop at Fiasconaro, a renowned pastry shop that has become synonymous with Sicilian sweets. Pollina is a charming town situated on a hilltop overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Pollina offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

our tour to the Halaesa valley is a unique experience of culture, art and nature. We will cross a fabulous and wild territory through ancient "trazzere" admiring typical flora and fauna of the area. We will visit the largest open-air museum of Europe of the famous patron A.Presti and the archaeological site of Halaesa. Lunch in a typical trattoria or in a chalet in the woods.

With the jeeps we will reach the panoramic points with a view of the Madonie and the Turquoise coast at sunset, we will continue in the direction of the mountain chalet located inside the woods to enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with local products. Finally the adventurous and exciting descent with the jeeps at night via ancient dirt roads inside the Nebrodi park. Departure 5.00pm / 7.00pm depends on the season.

Escape the coastal crowds for an intimate journey into the Madonie mountains. This is not just a wine tasting; it is a private, curated immersion into one of Sicily’s most historic organic estates. As your Travel Designer, I have selected this ancient winery for its commitment to biodiversity and its breathtaking medieval atmosphere. Experience the authentic "Slow Food" rhythm of Sicily, where every glass tells a story of the land and its legacy. Journey to a hidden sanctuary where vines have grown for centuries. Explore the historic cellars and the "biological" vineyards that define the estate’s sustainable philosophy. Enjoy a private, guided tasting of rare organic vintages, perfectly paired with zero-km Sicilian delicacies: artisanal cheeses, estate-grown olives, and traditional breads. Relax as we wind through the scenic Madonie park, with panoramic views that most travelers to Cefalù never see.

Arrival at the village of Pollina where we will visit the pink stone theater with a superb and unique view of the Madonie, in perfect time with the sunset for a good aperitif on the terrace overlooking the Aeolian Islands. The adventure continues in the direction of the village of Castelbuono with a tour through small "alleys" and dinner in a local trattoria based on typical products - it continues, at night through off-road routes, in the direction of the "briganti" bridge located in the valley of the gorges of Tiberius in the Madonie park where once the brigands waited for the carriages of the traders to collect the passage tax. Also via off-road routes you go up the valley surrounded by centuries-old olive trees with the possibility of sightings of numerous nocturnal animals - Arrival at the ancient villages of the mills of San Mauro, enchanting small villages set in the mountains - return on a panoramic coastal road. at night! to try absolutely!