In a nutshell

Discover Cefalù through its most fascinating stories, between love myths and dreamlike panoramas. From the romantic bay and the bastions, to the tales of kings and nymphs at the medieval wash house, to the majestic Cathedral of Roger II. Walk through breathtaking views, let yourself be captivated by the charm of this town and end the experience with an authentic Sicilian cannolo, because here love is also tasted!

Main stops

Walk through Cefalù: bay; ramparts; wash house
Cathedral of Cefalù: internal visit
Sicilian cannolo tasting

The programme

Everyone loves Cefalù for its sea and its views, but only an exclusive Costa experience can reveal the hidden corners and key figures of a city that has been struck by Cupid's bow.
As soon as you arrive, you'll be met with views of the bay and the first love story…which doesn't end well. Listen to your guide: they'll tell you about the shepherd Daphnis, the husband of a nymph tricked by an enamored queen.
And up on the ramparts, you'll discover that nobody loved this corner of Sicily more than Roger II, who landed here having escaped a storm thanks to his prayers.
The romantic tales continue at the wash house, with its pure crystal waters from the Cefalino river. Dip your hands in: you won't get the chance to bathe them in the "tears" of a broken-hearted nymph again!
Do you remember the story of Roger II? Praying for salvation, he promised to create a temple at the place where he landed: this is how the cathedral of Cefalù came to be, with its quirky Arab and Norman decorations.
And at the end, you too will fall in love with the authentic taste of Sicilian cannolo. Apparently, the recipe was passed on from the bored women of a harem to their Christian sisters. That's love, too!

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.
Due to work in progress in Piazza Duomo, the wash house is closed and therefore cannot be visited.