5 relaxing days in Palermo, Sicily 🌞

5 relaxing days in Palermo, Sicily 🌞

Palermo is the spot where history, awesome food, and chill beaches meet. This guide's your shortcut to the good stuff—markets, eats, and sun-soaked vibes. Whether you're into history or just want to relax, Palermo's got it all. Let’s make your Sicilian escape a breeze!
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🌺 Day 1 - Palermo 

Morning

Explore the local area, get acclimated to the surroundings and have lunch at the Capo Market. 

Teatro Massimo
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Quattro Canti
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Shopping and Restaurants
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Mercato del Capo
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Afternoon & Evening

Orto Botanico di Palermo
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Foro Italico
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Castello a Mare
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Porta Felice
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Grano Granis Trattoria Tipica Siciliana
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Sicilian trattoria. Everything is homemade and delicious. Prices are low comparing to anywhere else. A majority of the menu is naturally gluten-free. ✅ AIC Certification
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🌺 Day 2 - Palermo city tour

Morning

Spend few hours in the neighbourhood of Monte Di Pietà. And go grab a lunch in the Ballarò Market to taste the best Sicilian street food. 

Monte di Pietà
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Palazzo Conte Federico - Museum
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Palermo Cathedral
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Norman Palace
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Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
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Mercato di Ballarò
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Afternoon

Mondello Beach
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if you like busy beaches
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Isola delle Femmine
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Evening

Odori e sapori al vecchio monte
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Buatta Cucina Popolana
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🌺 Day 3 - Monreale 

Morning

Welcome to Monreale Cathedral, a hidden gem in Sicily that'll blow your mind!

Cattedrale di Monreale
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Osteria Peper's
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Afternoon

Spend your afternoon exploring the Catacombes – a trip that's part history, part eerie excitement.

Catacombe dei Cappuccini
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Evening

Sesto Canto
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Sicilian restaurant. All the menu can be made gluten-free. High prices ✅AIC certification
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🌺 Day 4 - Cefalù 

Dive into Cefalu's old town – cute streets, ancient vibes. Stroll around, soak it in. Shops are packed with cool souvenirs – think ceramics, bling, and local treats. 

Choose between these activities to do during your day.

Cathedral of Cefalù
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Museo Mandralisca
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Lavatoio Medievale Fiume Cefalino - Cefalù (pa)
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Rocca di Cefalù
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Temple of Diana
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Porta Pescara (Porta Marina)
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Piazza del Duomo
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Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio
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Spiaggia di Cefalù
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Lunch

Le Chat Noir
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Evening

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Il Mirto e la Rosa
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🌺 Day 5 - Palermo 

The choice is yours: kick back and relax or dive into solo exploration. Grab those last souvenirs, savor the best local eats, and make your farewell a delicious one. Whether it's chilling or adventuring, 

Riserva Naturale di Capo Gallo
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Night life in Palermo

Champagneria del Massimo Palermo
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Piazza Sant'Anna
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Piazza Rivoluzione
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Politeama - Libertà
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Locals go Via La Lumia road Via Gaetano Daita road Via Mazzini road Piazza Bagnasco Square
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Mondello
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Addaura and Sferracavallo Seafront
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Night Clubs 

Cantavespri Wines and Vinyls
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Vanity Night Club
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Fabric Rise Up
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QVIVI BAR MUSICA
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Enoteca Buonivini
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The Cultural Association Candelai
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Gluten-free and vegan food guide

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