Discover the Magic of Palermo: A 6-Day Adventure

touchard guillaume

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the enchanting city of Palermo. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture as you explore iconic landmarks, picturesque gardens, and stunning beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Sicily, Italy.

Trip to Palermo

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Viator

Day 1

$70

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

6 - 8 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

2 - 3 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$40

Day 2

$95

$ 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

12 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$15

Day 3

$60

$ 20

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

32 - 39 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Day 4

$80

$ 13

Parco Piersanti Mattarella (Giardino Inglese)

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$40

11 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

Day 5

$75

$ 7

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

23 - 28 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 6

$25

$ 20

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

724 - 869 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $475 In total

Activities & Food:$405

Transport:$70