7 day itinerary
Palermo, Sicily
Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for 7 days in Palermo, Sicily:
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour
- Arrive in Palermo and check into your hotel
- Take a walking tour of the city to get your bearings and see some of the main sights, such as the , the , and the
- Stop for lunch at a traditional Sicilian restaurant and try some local specialties like arancini and cannoli
- Spend the afternoon exploring the markets of Palermo, such as the , where you can find fresh produce, seafood, and street food
Day 2: Monreale and
- Take a day trip to the nearby town of Monreale to visit the stunning and its famous mosaics
- After lunch, head to the seaside town of to explore its charming streets and beaches
- Enjoy dinner at a seafood restaurant overlooking the sea
Day 3: Palermo Museums
- Spend the day visiting some of Palermo's museums, such as the , which houses a collection of medieval and Renaissance art, or the , which showcases ancient artifacts from Sicily's past
- In the evening, head to the for a performance or take a stroll through the historic
Day 4: Beach Day
- Take a day trip to one of the nearby beaches, such as Mondello or San Vito Lo Capo
- Relax on the sand, swim in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a picnic lunch
- Return to Palermo in the evening for dinner at a local trattoria
Day 5: Palermo Churches
- Spend the day visiting some of Palermo's many churches, such as the , with its distinctive red domes, or the Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, also known as the Martorana, which features stunning Byzantine mosaics
- Stop for lunch at a street food vendor or a local cafe
- In the evening, head to the for an aperitivo and people-watching
Day 6: Wine Tasting and Cooking Class
- Take a day trip to a nearby winery for a wine tasting and tour of the vineyards
- Afterward, head to a cooking school for a hands-on class in Sicilian cuisine, where you'll learn to make dishes like pasta alla norma and caponata
- Return to Palermo in the evening for a farewell dinner at a fine dining restaurant
Day 7: Departure
- Check out of your hotel and depart for the airport or train station
- If you have time before your flight, stop for one last cannolo or espresso at a local cafe and soak up the atmosphere of Palermo's streets and squares.