Full Day Private Tour in Medieval Villages around Cefalù

Highlights

• Madonie Natural Park
• Castelbuono Castle
• Medieval Villages

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Santuario Gibilmanna

   30min

   The Sanctuary of Gibilmanna stands as an esteemed Christian shrine, steeped in legend and history. It is believed to be among the six Benedictine monasteries commissioned by Pope Gregory the Great, renowned for spearheading the Gregorian mission to convert the pagan Anglo-Saxons in Britain to Christianity. Nestled on the slopes of Pizzo Sant’Angelo (1081m), its name reflects its Arabic origins, derived from "gebel / jebel," meaning mountain, and "manna," extracted from the local manna ash trees for medicinal use. The altarpiece, crafted by the Gagini family, a family of architects and sculptors which flourished until the mid-1600s, adorns the sanctuary.

2. 2

   Isnello

   30min

   Beautiful medieval village of farmers and sheperderds in the Madonie Natural Park. We 'll have a nice Cannolo tasting with fresh ricotta cheese (If avalaible)

3. 3

   Castello dei Ventimiglia

   1h

   Walking tour of the ancient castle of the Ventimiglia family. You can admire the Chapel of St. Anne The holy skull of St. Anne, the Holy Mary's mother, 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. Today it's possible to admire the relic secured in a silver reliquary bust in the chapel behind a grate with several locks. Entrance € 5

4. 4

   Chiesa Maria SS. Assunta - Matrice Vecchia

   30min

   The church was dedicated to Holy Mary of the Assumption and its construction dates back to the middle of the fourteenth century.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30min

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

6. 6

   Pollina

   1h

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

Before you go

Location

Gibilmanna, 90015, Italy