Palermo: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Palermo?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Palermo
- Visiting Palermo in 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Catania, Taormina, and Rome
How Many Days to Spend in Sicily
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Recommended Itineraries for Palermo
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Palermo, Explore | Palermo |
| Day 2 | Guided Tour of Palermo | Palermo |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Cefalù | Palermo |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Segesta & Erice | Palermo |
| Day 5 | Depart Palermo |
Explore western Sicily on this five-day trip, from cultural Palermo to sunny Cefalù. You'll see medieval churches, tour the macabre Caphucin Catacombs, and soak in the sunshine on Cefalù's beaches. From the hustle and bustle of the street markets to the quiet of the Palermo Cathedral, this trip is the perfect way to explore the region's diverse culture. Read more
Extended Itineraries
1 Week Itinerary Including Taormina & Catania
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Palermo, Evening Guided Tour | Palermo |
| Day 2 | Palermo Segway Tour & Cooking Class | Palermo |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Taormina | Taormina |
| Day 4 | Mount Etna Tour | Taormina |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Catania, Self-Guided Exploration | Catania |
| Day 6 | Catania Walking Food Tour | Catania |
| Day 7 | Depart Catania |
Discover Sicily in a week with this fast-paced highlights itinerary. Start in Palermo to explore Sicily's vibrant culture and history. Visit a number of churches, from an Italian-Albanian Catholic Church to the 12th-century Monreale Cathedral, and learn how to prepare a four-course Sicilian meal. Continue to sophisticated Taormina to explore the arts and hike to the top of Mount Etna. End your trip to Catania to see Baroque architecture and cool off with refreshing watermelon granitas. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Syracuse, Taormina & Catania
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Palermo, Evening Guided Tour | Palermo |
| Day 2 | Palermo Segway Tour & Cooking Class | Palermo |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Palermo | Palermo |
| Day 4 | Palermo Catacombs & Monreale Cathedral | Palermo |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Syracuse, Afternoon Ortygia Tour | Syracuse |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Syracuse | Syracuse |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Taormina, Afternoon City Tour | Taormina |
| Day 8 | Mount Etna Tour | Taormina |
| Day 9 | Three Etna Wineries Tour | Taormina |
| Day 10 | Free Day in Taormina | Taormina |
| Day 11 | Transfer to Catania, Self-Guided Exploration | Catania |
| Day 12 | Catania Walking Food Tour | Catania |
| Day 13 | Free Day in Catania | Catania |
| Day 14 | Depart Catania |
If you have two weeks and a thirst for Sicilian sunshine, delicious street food, and fascinating culture, then this trip is for you. Spend four days exploring Palermo's diverse history, shopping at bustling markets, and relaxing on sunny beaches. Visit Syracuse—home city of mathematician Archimedes—and explore the Old Town of Ortygia, then head to Taormina to hike Mount Etna and catch a performance at the ancient Greek Theater. End your trip with a street food tour and sunny views of the Ionian Sea in Catania. Read more
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