Top Cefalù Day Trips

A unique and "wild" adventure - discovering Sicilian nature between Madonie and Nebrodi, this is our wildest excursion totally on dirt roads, we will cross the middle lands that divide the 2 largest parks in Sicily, in the clearest days it will be possible to see Etna. Along the tour we will admire the unique and typical flora and fauna of Sicily, we will travel through wild valleys with sightings of eagles and animals in the wild. Along the way we will stop in different panoramic points with a unique view of the Madonie and the blue background of the sea will frame us. Arrival in a characteristic mountain chalet, immersed in the woods, where lunch based on local products will be served. After lunch a bit of relaxation at the chalet with the enchanting view of the Aeolian islands. of the wood, return on the panoramic road that runs along the sea along the coast to Cefalù.

Combine a visit to the Greek ruins of Sicily’s Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Scala dei Turchi during this full-day, small-group combo excursion. Travel comfortably between locations in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Get information and assistance from a dedicated guide. Admission tickets can be purchased separately.

With this driving tour, cut hours off your travel time to visit three of Sicily's top sights in a single day. Enjoy stress-free pickup and a scenic drive to the Valley of the Temples to take in the ancient ruins on your own. Afterwards, continue to the city of Agrigento for free time to sightsee and dine before a stop at the Scala dei Turchi to snap photos of the cliffs from above.

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!

Fantastic jeep adventure between Madonite history and culture through mixed off-road routes and mountain roads. We will cross the park admiring wild animals and breathtaking landscapes with a panoramic view of the village of Isnello. Arrival in Castelbuono where we will visit the village, small tasting of the panettone of Fiasconaro and tour inside the Castle of Sant'Anna, visit to the rooms where the history of the village and the Ventimiglia family will be illustrated. Street-food lunch with typical Sicilian products. Return to Cefalu going down the Castelbuono valley which leads to the panoramic road that runs along the sea.

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.

On this full-day tour from Cefalù, discover two of Sicily’s most in-demand destinations: Mt. Etna (Europe’s tallest and most active volcano), and the city of Taormina, famous for its Greco-Roman heritage. Set off via air-conditioned coach in the morning—pickup is available at select Cefalù hotels—and head to Mt. Etna. Explore its slopes, or choose to take a cable car or ATV trip higher up (own expense). Then, transfer to Taormina, where you can visit its ancient amphitheater (own expense) and wander its scenic streets.

Departure from Cefalù towards Castelbuono where we will make a short stop to visit the village and the castle of the Ventimiglias. We leave again in the direction of the brigands' bridge where, through ancient trazzere, we will reach the most beautiful village in Italy "Petralia Soprana", tour of the village of stone with a medieval urban structure with characteristic narrow streets, churches and noble palaces. Petralia Soprana is the highest village in the Madonie, dominates a wide landscape with a view of the snow-capped peaks of Etna. The adventure continues at an altitude of 1500 meters towards the town of Piano Battaglia which is located in the heart of the Madonie massif, mountainous of Pizzo Carbonara and Monte Mufara, in a landscape and environmental context of high value. The excursion continues in the direction of the village of Isnello passing through the astronomical observatory. Lunch at the pin-nic with typical local products or in an ancient farm surrounded in the wheat fields.

Visit Europe’s highest volcano, Mount Etna, and Taormina on this private excursion. Despite being the world’s most active volcano, many reside on the slopes of Mount Etna, producing gourmet products such as honey and wine using the fertile volcanic soil. Enjoy tastings and lunch on the volcano and then head to the hilltop town of Taormina for a guided tour of its landmarks, including the ancient Greek theater.

Enter places hung out only by real Sicilians, such as bakeries and old inns Have a taste of the most iconic street food of the island Learn the most intimate secrets of Palermo’s history Have the chance to discover the hidden artistic gems of the historical Markets, not always easy to find otherwise! 

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.