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Discover the Wonders of Palermo: An 8-Day Itinerary

Jay Varela

Jay Varela

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Palermo, Sicily, and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. This 8-day itinerary is carefully crafted to ensure you make the most of your solo adventure.

Trip to Palermo

Day 1
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$345

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$ 8

Zisa Palace
12th-century buildings containing collections of Islamic art & local historic artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$38
14 - 17 min

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Fontana Pretoria
Landmark 1500s fountain known for its ornate, tiered design & nude statues of mythological figures.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Church of St. Mary of the Admiral
Domed Norman-era church with ornate baroque remodelling known for its landmark Byzantine mosaics.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
$13
1 - 2 min

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Bellini
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.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$145
2 - 3 min

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Il Proverbio
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$150
Day 2
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$475

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$ 8

Pizzeria La Grotta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$105
12 - 18 min

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Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Home to 8000 corpses dating from the 16th century to 1920, dressed & divided into categories.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$63
13 - 16 min

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Quattro Canti
Baroque, octagonal public plaza featuring 4 fountains topped by ornate statues in niches.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Church of San Cataldo
Atmospheric Arabic-style Norman church built in 1154 with mosaic floors & 3 red domes.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
$13
2 - 3 min

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Il Proverbio
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$150
5 - 8 min

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Ristorante Primi Piatti
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$145
Day 3
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$437

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$ 24

Pizzeria Al Melograno di Affranchi Fabrizio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$100
6 - 8 min

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Cattedrale di Monreale
Landmark Norman cathedral known for its ornate cloisters & bright gold mosaics of biblical stories.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$155
22 - 27 min

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Bricco & Bacco
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$150
Day 4
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$468

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$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$105
6 - 9 min

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Teatro Massimo
This lavish auditorium was built in 1897 & remains Italy's largest with a seated capacity of 1,387.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$63
8 - 10 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
Free
6 - 9 min

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Osteria Lo Bianco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$145
9 - 14 min

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Joe's Cantina
Il Ristorante Joe's Cantina di Montalbano Gioacchino, presente a Palermo, è definita la meta di ogni buongustaio, di amici ed intenditori della cucina messicana. Da sempre a disposizione della sua clientela la ricca e gustosa cucina messicana e le sue interessanti rivisitazioni gastronomiche sull...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$155
Day 5
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$460

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$ 8

Pasticceria Cappello
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
$110
12 - 18 min

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Palermo Cathedral
4 bell towers top this architecturally diverse church dating from the 1100s & housing royal tombs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$31
14 - 17 min

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Orto Botanico di Palermo
Sprawling botanical garden opened in 1795, with Mediterranean plants, a herbarium & statues.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
4 - 6 min

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Arte e Tradizione
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$150
5 - 8 min

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Ciccio passami l'Olio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$150
Day 6
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$432

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$ 16

Ristorante Bibiano
Il ristorante pizzeria bar Bibiano è aperto a pranzo e a cena. Oltre alla pizza, fragrante e in mille sfiziose varianti, potrete anche gustare i piatti della cucina mediterranea, con un occhio di riguardo nei confronti dei vegetariani...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$100
5 - 8 min

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Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Landmark hillside Gothic church & site of Christian pilgrimage, decorated with noted medieval art.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$19
715 - 858 min

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Santuario di Santa Rosalia
Iconic 17th-century church carved into a rocky mountainside & dedicated to a medieval saint.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
26 - 32 min

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Mistral
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$155
2 - 3 min

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La Mattanza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$145

Budget breakdown: $2687 In total

Activities & Food:$2615
Transport:$72