Discover the Magic of Palermo: A 6-Day Itinerary

Cristina Robalo

1 Nov 2023

Embark on a journey through the vibrant streets of Palermo, Sicily, and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. This 6-day itinerary is carefully crafted to ensure you make the most of your time in this enchanting city.

Trip to Palermo

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Viator

Day 1

$275

$ 32

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

3 - 4 min

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Deconsecrated, red-domed medieval church with a courtyard & combination of Arab-Norman architecture.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$15

11 - 14 min

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Tranquil 18th-century city green space with a sundial, sculptures, trees & gardens.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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Lively harbor port for ferries, private boats & cruise ships going to & from Sicily.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$96

12 - 15 min

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Rugged coastal nature reserve with steep cliffs & caves & a habitat for falcons, buzzards & owls.

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2

$229

$ 13

Quando si parla di cioccolato a Palermo non si può non citare la Pasticceria Cappello. L'eccellenza dei prodotti usati, tra cui il cioccolato puro, dimostra la grande professionalità del maestro che lavora il cioccolato creando gli oggetti e le forme più strane...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$68

12 - 17 min

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Grand 9th century palace with a neo-classical facade, historic chapel & ornate royal apartments.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

8 - 12 min

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Prominent baroque-style church completed in the 1630s with frescoes & many bas-relief sculptures.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria Bellini a Palermo in piazza Bellini 6 propone circa trenta varietà di pizze tradizionali, come le pizze con mozzarella di bufala o caciocavallo e quelle bordate con ripieno di ricotta e spinaci.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

1 - 2 min

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Domed Norman-era church with ornate baroque remodelling known for its landmark Byzantine mosaics.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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$10

24 - 29 min

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3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 3

$190

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

7 - 10 min

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Suburban white sandy beach offering pastel colored beach huts & pedal boats for hire.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Bustling street market offering a wide selection of local meats, seafood, produce & Sicilian bites.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$92

1 - 2 min

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Baroque, octagonal public plaza featuring 4 fountains topped by ornate statues in niches.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Landmark 1500s fountain known for its ornate, tiered design & nude statues of mythological figures.

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Atmospheric Arabic-style Norman church built in 1154 with mosaic floors & 3 red domes.

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM

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$60

Day 4

$291

$ 26

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

8 - 11 min

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Patrician 16th-century villa with walls decorated with statues of monsters bearing human faces.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

27 - 33 min

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Church built in 1506 but never completed, now used for open-air theatre, music & cultural events.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$96

4 - 5 min

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4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

37 - 45 min

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Iconic 17th-century church carved into a rocky mountainside & dedicated to a medieval saint.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

26 - 32 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Day 5

$210

$ 20

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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Parco Piersanti Mattarella (Giardino Inglese)

City garden designed in English style dating from 1851, with water features, sculpture & monuments.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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This lavish auditorium was built in 1897 & remains Italy's largest with a seated capacity of 1,387.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

5 - 6 min

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Mister Pollo & Pizza e' pizzeria d'asporto che utilizza materie prime di assoluta qualità, impasti tradizionali e alternativi a lunga lievitazione come kamut , Semintegrale o Napolatano . Propone oltre 80 tipologie di pizze normali e familiari, pizza e sfincione a taglio a 12 euro la teglia, ...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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