Flavors of Palermo: A Sicilian Culinary Journey

Arrive at Palermo Airport. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your trip, we've included a transfer from the airport to your hotel, allowing you to relax and settle in before exploring Palermo.

Suggestion For The First Day:

• Begin your visit in Palermo’s historic center, starting at the Palermo Cathedral, an architectural fusion of Norman, Arab, and Gothic styles.
• Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele toward the Quattro Canti, the baroque heart of the city.
• Enjoy lunch at a traditional trattoria in the nearby Piazza Pretoria, where the famed Fountain of Shame stands.
• In the afternoon, explore the Church of the Martorana and San Cataldo, known for their dazzling mosaics.
• End the day in the lively La Kalsa district, filled with local restaurants, bars, and seaside views.

Today's Activity:

• Step into the heart of Palermo’s Albergheria district on a guided street food adventure (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM) through the legendary Ballarò Market. Taste local favorites like arancine, sfincione, and stigghiola, visit a hidden monastery bakery, and meet the artisans behind the flavors.
• Meeting Point: Via Nicolò Palmeri, 90123 - Palermo

Suggestion For The Afternoon:

• After the tour, take time to explore the nearby Church of the Gesù, a baroque masterpiece tucked just behind the market.
• Then head to the Piazza Bellini area, where you can relax with a coffee and visit the beautiful churches of La Martorana and San Cataldo, both known for their mosaics.
• End the afternoon with a stroll in Piazza Pretoria, also known as the Fountain of Shame.

Suggestion For The Day:

• Begin the day with a morning excursion to Monreale, where you’ll visit the Monreale Cathedral, a masterpiece of Norman architecture adorned with shimmering gold mosaics.
• Enjoy lunch at a family-run restaurant with views of the Conca d’Oro valley.
• In the afternoon, return to Palermo and take a cultural walk through the historic center. Visit the elegant Palazzo Mirto, a well-preserved aristocratic home filled with 18th-century furnishings. Then, head to the nearby Oratorio di San Lorenzo, renowned for its intricate stucco work by Giacomo Serpotta.
• End the day with a relaxed coffee or aperitivo at Piazza Marina, under the shade of the ancient ficus trees.