SMALL GROUP SICILY

Full day exploring Palermo and its area

Tour Code TUR-00477

Duration 8 hours

Group Type Small Group

Departs From Sicily

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Overview

This is a full day tour of Sicily's capital city - Palermo and the area around the city. It includes visiting the Monreale cathedral and exploring one of Sicily's most fantastic piazzas. Your English speaking driver guide can pick you up to enjoy this tour from either your cruise ship or your hotel. You tell us where to meet you and we'll be there!

Palermo is the capital and the most important city of all Sicily located between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Conca D'oro Mountains.

We start to approach the city walking the Medieval area of Palermo where the main features are from Baroque and Arabian-Norman period. We visit “Piazza Pretoria” with its beautiful Renaissance fountain – the heart of the city, called: "Quattro Canti" - the magnificent Cathedral – “San Cataldo” church and son on… Then we'll continue on foot to visit San Giovanni degli Eremiti one of the best known Norman monuments built by Roger II and the Palazzo dei Normanni. Next, we'll move on to the village of Monreale, driving along a wonderful road overlooking the "Conca D'Oro" valley. We will visit the magnificent Duomo of Monreale and the “Chiostro dei Cappuccini”. Time permits we can visit the famous open market "Vucciria" or “Il Capo” – the Cappuccini Catacombs - Zisa Castle and so on... (tour duration 9/10 hours).

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Excellent Photo Opportunities
Friendly and Professional Service
Fun for the Entire Family!
Gelato stop
Great Smiles
Guaranteed Return to Your Cruise Ship for Departure Time
Local English speaking Driver Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities of any type
Meals not mentioned in the program
Travel Insurance

Pricing & Availability

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