10 Days in Palermo: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

GUS SOLUSO

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Palermo's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, soak up the sun on picturesque beaches, and savor authentic Sicilian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Sicily!

Trip to Palermo

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Day 1Verdant Oasis and Architectural Wonders

$20

Small, 19th-century park with huge fig trees, ornamental fountains & busts of historical figures.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Picturesque waterfront promenade with a wide lawn, sculptures & colorful benches.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Nature's Majesty and Architectural Splendor

$10

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$10

Day 3Sun, Sand, and Palatial Grandeur

$20

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

51 - 62 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Botanical Beauty and Baroque Treasures

$25

$ 13

Sprawling botanical garden opened in 1795, with Mediterranean plants, a herbarium & statues.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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$10

Day 5Tranquil Ruins and Harbor Charms

$ 13

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Parco Piersanti Mattarella (Giardino Inglese)

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Theatrical Brilliance and Archaeological Wonders

$90

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas

Historic building displaying Phoenician & ancient Greek art such as sculptures, vessels & mosaics.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Day 7Spiritual Serenity and Vibrant Markets

$45

$ 13

Landmark hillside Gothic church & site of Christian pilgrimage, decorated with noted medieval art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

751 - 902 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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12th-century buildings containing collections of Islamic art & local historic artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 8Majestic Cathedral and Breathtaking Views

$25

Landmark Norman cathedral known for its ornate cloisters & bright gold mosaics of biblical stories.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 9Royal Heritage and Sacred Art

$55

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 10Cryptic Catacombs and Regal Opulence

$115

$ 7

Home to 8000 corpses dating from the 16th century to 1920, dressed & divided into categories.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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Ancient chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics & paintings.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

7 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $463 In total

Activities & Food:$405

Transport:$58