We will drive to Cefalù, a medieval town founded by the Norman King Roger II during the twelfth century, on the site of an earlier settlement. It was splendid under the Normans, while Frederick II called it urbs placentissima. During our walk through town, we will visit the Norman Cathedralwith its glittering Byzantine mosaics, which include the over-powering figure of the Pantokrator.

Then on to the Medieval Washhouse and to the old port for a view on Cefalù’s defence walls and gates. A visit of the Mandralisca Museum will allow you to see the painting of the Unknown Man, a masterpiece by Antonello da Messina, and one of the few which are housed in the fifteenth century Sicilian painter’s homeland.

On the way back to Palermo we will detour tot Monreale to visit it’s splendid Cathedral and most famous mosaics in Sicily.