2026 DATES:
MAY 25 - 28th, 2026
June 16 - 19th, 2026
SEPT 2026 - FULLY BOOKED
OCTOBER 2026 FULLY BOOKED
NOVEMBER 2026 FULLY BOOKED
If you would like to visit Palermo outside of these dates, email us at info@viaggia.ca and we can organize a bespoke itinerary for your group. Minimum 6 people required.
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
NB! - Minimum a group 6 people required to fulfill the trip
Stay 3 nights, explore the amazing Arab-Norman architecture, street food, markets & restaurants in Palermo; tour by boat Zingaro Nature Reserve and visit Scopello's ancient Tonnara on the beach!
Tour the capital of Sicily and the surrounding beautiful area in a private vehicle!
Stay in Centro Storico in Palermo and enjoy Palermo like a local
Small group tour to ensure quality experience
Hosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily Owners Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina
"Our goal is to offer a luxurious experience while in the company and comfort of an Italian family friend. We will be dining altogether in a true Dolce Vita style, sharing laughter, joy and stories around the table."
Chef Alessandro Riccobono
In Palermo, you will be staying in a Sicilian style hotel or B&B in a strategic location during the whole trip, undertaking daily trips from there. You will unpack only once and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of staying in Centro Storico and the surrounding area like a local.
The Itinerary includes street food & market tours, BBQ with Chef Alessandro at the Zingaro Nature Reserve or on the boat while touring the reserve, savoring typical dishes in local restaurants and enjoying all the bounty of what a Sicilian table can offer.
Chef Alessandro will be sharing his culinary knowledge along the way, creating context for an authentic experience. He will be sharing his favorite recipes, helping you bring Sicily back home with you.
There will also be time for discovering historical sights and the amazing art, architecture and museums of Sicily. We will be also visiting amazing blue beaches and mountain towns with spectacular views.
You will have direct access to Tour Curator Polina at any time, enjoying an excellent balance of the planned itinerary and free time. Our private driver will provide professional transportation on daily basis and you will also benefit from the knowledge of all local experts on the island, from tour guides in the big cities to farm owners in the mountains.
Transfer to Palermo's historical centre on arrival. Transfer from hotel to airport in Palermo.
3 days, 3 nights in a hotel or boutique B&B at Centro Storico di Palermo
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners, some aperitivos along the way
Local wines and non-alcoholic drinks while dining out with us.
Professional driver and private transportation
Entrance fees, tickets to entertainment, all trip excursions in the itinerary
Licensed, local guides at major sites presenting in English
Tour Ballaro Market with Chef Alessandro and take advantage of his knowledge and gain insights and context about Sicilian street food
Visit famous historical sights and museums in the area - Arab-Norman Cathedral, Tuna Museum, Santa Caterina Convent, Piazza Pretoria, Teatro Massimo
Enjoy visit to the amazing Scopello beach with view of the famous Faraglioni, and tour the ancient Tonnara and Tuna Museum!
Enjoy the spectacular views of Zingaro Riserva Naturale Weather permitting: a boat tour of the area
Personal travel insurance is not included
Flights to and from Sicily are not included.
Hard liquor, including cocktails are not included.
Food and drinks not included when out on your own in Palermo.
NOTE: Afternoon start
PM: Transfer from Catania to Palermo
3 PM - 6 PM: Accommodation check in & rest
6 pm - 7 PM: Aperitivo with a view!
7 PM - 9 PM: Sightseeing/stroll in Centro Storico
9 PM - LATE - Dinner
10 AM: Start of the Street Food Tour at Ballaro Market
12 PM: Lunch & drinks at the market
1 PM - 3 PM: Sightseeing at Centro Storico, with a few hidden gems!
4 pm - 5 PM: Aperitivo with a view!
5 PM - 8 PM: Free time, time to rest or go shopping and get ready for dinner!
8 PM - LATE - Best Pizza in Palermo, followed by Late night drinks on the main street
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in hotel
9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Scopello Beach
10 AM - 1 PM: Enjoy the private beach, visit the Tuna Museum with a guided tour, swim in the amazing bay
1 PM- 2 PM: Lunch TBD
2 PM - 4 PM: BOAT TOUR of Zingaro Nature Reserve!
4 PM : Drive back to hotel
5 PM - Late: Free Time, Dinner
8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in hotel
10 AM- 11 AM: Transfer to airport
