4 Days in Palermo: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Cyril Dance-Jedliczka

11 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Palermo, where ancient wonders meet mouthwatering cuisine. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and flavors of this captivating city!

Trip to Palermo

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Day 1Unveiling Palermo's Treasures: Ocean Ice, Teatro Massimo, and More

$79

$ 4

Palazzo Cutelli - Bed&Book

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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13 - 20 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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$24

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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5 - 8 min

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

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2A Taste of Palermo's Cultural Heritage: Palermo Cathedral, Palazzo Abatellis, and More

$56

$ 5

Palazzo Cutelli - Bed&Book

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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14 - 17 min

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1400s Catalan Gothic–style palace housing an art museum with woodwork & Renaissance paintings.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 3Discovering Palermo's Hidden Gems: Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Norman Palace, and More

$78

$ 4

Palazzo Cutelli - Bed&Book

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

18 - 27 min

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Il bar Le Due Torri, di Cardella Emanuele, si trova vicinissimo al castello della Zisa a Palermo. I pezzi di rosticceria e la pasticceria sono sempre freschi, appena sfornati e prodotti con materie prime di alta qualità...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$23

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 4From Monreale to Authentic Delights: Cattedrale di Monreale, Osteria San Vittorino, and More

$69

$ 5

Palazzo Cutelli - Bed&Book

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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729 - 875 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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Tipicità e genuinità sono le parole d'ordine all'Osteria San Vittorino. Un'accurata scelta delle materie prime, trasformate da mani sapienti devote alla tradizione ed un menù rigorosamente stagionale...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $298 In total

Activities & Food:$282

Transport:$16