Meet you private guide in your hotel in Palermo: through the guided walking tour, you will realize how important the influence of the Arabian domination was in the city architecture, traditions and art. You will visit Palermo's main attractions: the cathedral, that was transformed in a mosque in the past and that hosts the tombs of the Norman emperors; the Royal Palace that includes some of the most beautiful examples of Arabian-Norman art; the Favorita's park, a wonderful green area, the several palaces in Baroque style, the churches with wonderful mosaics and frescos. The whole centre of Palermo is a real masterpiece, with several royal residences in addition to the Royal Palace, such as Zisa (1160) and Cuba, magnificent castles/houses used by the kings of Palermo for hunting. Similar buildings were common in northern Africa, but today these two are the only ones remaining.
End of the guided tour and lunch at leisure in Palermo city centre.
Transfer to Monreale and visit at leisure of this magnificent centre, another interesting example of Arabian-Norman art. Focus your attention on the Cathedral, whose plan is a mixture of Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic arrangement , the Royal Palace and the monastery.
End of the tour and transfer back to Palermo.