VISIT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PALERMO AND MONREALE IN SICILY – APPROX. 8 HOURS

About this wheelchair accessible Palermo and Monreale tour

Your driver-guide will meet you at the cruise port or your accommodation, with a private adapted vehicle. Together you make your way to the first stop of this Visit Palermo and Monreale tour, the village of Monreale, where you get to see the magnificent cathedral.

Prepare your visit to Palermo and Monreale by reading our ultimate accessibility guide of Sicily.

Monreale

In 831, Palermo was conquered by the Arabs, and the bishop of Palermo was driven out of the capital. He settled temporarily in Monreale. This was probably the reason that in 1172, William II of Sicily had the famous Cattedrale di Monreale built here. The Norman and Arabic elements are clearly recognizable in the building. The cathedral is decorated with a total of 6000 m2 mosaics. In the central nave, you find all sorts of scenes from the old and new testament, depicted in, of course, mosaics. You recognize the story of Noah and the ark, Adam and Eve, the tower of Babel, and much more.

Palermo

After the visit to Monreale, you head to the capital of Sicily, Palermo. The first highlight is the historical part of Palermo with the Massimo Theater. This is the biggest opera building in Italy. You see the four angels, Piazza Pretoria, with its majestic fountain, Aquile palace, Norman palace, the cathedral. And for the bravest among us, you get to visit the catacombs of the Cappuccini. There are thousands of mummies buried in this tomb.

Your tour continues to Mount Pellegrino, where you enjoy spectacular views over the city and Mondello, a little fishers village. This town is very famous for its white beaches, seafood, and charming restaurants.