EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
It’s just you, your guide and Palermo’s must-see sights during a 7-hour exploration of this magical city.
Visit Teatro Massimo, Italy’s largest opera house; built in the late 1800s this facility is well-renowned for its superb acoustics.
Stroll through the myriad stalls in the open-air marketplace of Capo and head to Palatine Chapel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Sicily. While here, take photos of the mix of Byzantine and Arabic architecture and admire the luminescent mosaics.
Stop at a nearby restaurant to enjoy an authentic Sicilian lunch of appetizers, pasta or main dish, salad, fruit, and coffee then head to another well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral of Palermo.
Built in 1185, this Roman Catholic church sports a variety of architectural styles thanks to centuries of additions and restorations.
At Quattro Canti you can stand in the middle of the square of what was one of the first major planned towns in Europe. Make your way over to Piazza Pretoria to take a photo of the Fountain of Shame, so named due to the 16 nude statues of humans, nymphs, satyrs, and mermaids that encircle it. While here see the Praetorian Palace, a municipal building also known as the Palace of Eagles due to the numerous presence this bird in the decorations throughout the building.
Gaze upon the magnificent stucco work by famed sculptor Giacomo Serpotta at the Oratorio di San Lorenzo, then visit Piazza Marina to view the largest tree in Europe, the Moreton Bay Fig, while you learn fascinating facts about the Mafia.
Reserve this tour now for an up-close and personal peek into the historic places of Palermo.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
