Palermo & Monreale Day Trip

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Day trip

Guide en: Français, Anglais, Italien

Description

For those situated in Sciacca looking to discover Sicily's vibrant capital, this trip offers an unparalleled opportunity! On this excursion to Palermo and Monreale, you'll delve into 2,500 years of rich history while visiting a breathtaking cathedral adorned with gold Byzantine mosaics.

Palermo & Monreale Day Trip

Your adventure begins at 8:15 am with a convenient pickup from your selected meeting point, as we set off from Sciacca towards Palermo. The minibus journey to the heart of Sicily will last just over an hour.

The first highlight of the day is a visit to the Catacombs of Palermo. You'll have 30 minutes of free time to explore this evocative funerary complex at your own pace. It's an enlightening place that provides deep insights into the customs surrounding death between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Following this, we'll make our way to Palermo's historic center, where you'll enjoy 3 hours of leisure to navigate the city's landmarks. Marvel at iconic sites like the Cathedral, which showcases a fusion of Arab, Gothic, and Baroque architecture, as well as the Pretoria Fountain, the acclaimed Massimo Theatre, and the Norman Palace, renowned as one of the oldest royal residences in Europe.

No visit to Palermo would be complete without sampling the local cuisine at traditional markets such as Capo or La Vucciria. After lunchtime, we'll regroup and continue our journey through the picturesque Conca d'Oro Valley to Monreale, where you'll have 1 hour 30 minutes to explore.

In Monreale, the striking cathedral, constructed in 1174, is a must-see within the charming old town. Should you choose to enter, you'll be captivated by the array of mosaics depicting various biblical narratives. Don’t miss the quaint squares of William II and Vittorio Emmanuele nearby.

As the day concludes, we'll return you to the original pickup location, aiming to arrive by 6 pm. Looking forward to our next adventure together!

Pick up

During the booking process, you'll have the option to select your preferred pickup location:

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 9.
Aeroviaggi Sciaccamare S.P.A.

Inclus

Transport by minibus or coach
English speaking driver

Non inclus

Food and drinks
Tickets

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required.

Informations importantes

On the day of the activity, the local provider will pick you up from the meeting point you chose when making your booking. The addresses and pick up times are as follows:

Agency Gulliver (Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 9/A, 92019 Sciacca AG, Italy), at the scheduled time.
Entrance of Aeroviaggi Sciaccamare S.P.A. (Via Lido Sovareto, 92019 Sovareto AG, Italy), 15 minutes after the scheduled time.

Please be punctual.

Tickets not included

This day trip doesn't include tickets to the monuments we'll visit. If you'd like to go inside the monuments, you'll need to buy your ticket on the day. Here are some of the most important tourist attractions and the corresponding ticket price:

Cathedral of Moreale: 4EUR.
Cathedral of Moreale's cloisters: 6EUR.
Norman Palace: 18EUR.
Catacombs of Palermo: 3EUR.