Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive at Palermo Airport and pick up your rental car before checking into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Head to the Norman Palace to see the Byzantine mosaics, then walk through the Cathedral and the surrounding piazzas. Stop by the local markets to try some street food, check out the opera house, and if you have time, spend a quiet hour in the botanical garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Norman Palace (UNESCO World Heritage site) and explore the Palatine Chapel with Byzantine mosaics
- Visit Palermo Cathedral and admire its mix of architectural styles and royal tombs
- Sample Sicilian street food at Ballarò Market (panelle, arancini, sfrincione)
- Explore Piazza Vigliena (Quattro Canti) with its four baroque façades
- Visit Piazza Pretoria and its famous fountain
- Explore Teatro Massimo (one of Europe's largest opera houses)
- Relax at Villa Bonanno park with fountains and sculptures
- Visit Orto Botanico di Palermo (botanical garden)
Landmarks/POIs Norman Palace Palatine Chapel Palermo Cathedral Ballarò Market Piazza Vigliena (Quattro Canti) Piazza Pretoria Teatro Massimo Villa Bonanno Orto Botanico di Palermo - Day 2
Palermo to Cefalu
After breakfast, you'll drive to Cefalu, a coastal town with narrow medieval streets worth wandering through. The Norman Cathedral there has impressive mosaics you won't want to miss. Grab a Sicilian lunch somewhere near the water, then spend the afternoon on the golden sand beach relaxing. Later you'll head back to Palermo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cefalu's charming historic center and medieval streets
- Visit Cefalu Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site) and admire Norman architecture and mosaics
- Enjoy Sicilian lunch at a beachside café or trattoria
- Relax and swim on Cefalu beach with golden sands and clear waters
- Take a stroll along the shore
Landmarks/POIs Cefalu Cathedral Cefalu Beach - Day 3
Palermo to Trapani
Drive to Trapani and get settled at your hotel. Spend the day exploring the historic center starting with Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Stop in some of the baroque churches, then climb up to the coastal watchtower for views across the sea. After that, visit the salt pans to learn how they extract salt using traditional methods. End the day with dinner by the harbor and an evening walk along the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through Trapani's historic center starting at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
- Visit Cathedral of San Lorenzo (baroque church in the old town)
- Visit Church of Purgatory (houses wooden statues from Easter procession)
- Enjoy lunch at a local trattoria with couscous di pesce and busiate pasta
- Visit Torre di Ligny (coastal watchtower and museum) with panoramic sea and city views
- Explore salt pans outside Trapani and learn about traditional salt extraction
- Visit the Salt Museum
- Enjoy dinner at a seaside restaurant along the harbour
- Take an evening stroll along the waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Corso Vittorio Emanuele Cathedral of San Lorenzo Church of Purgatory Torre di Ligny Salt Pans (Trapani) Salt Museum - Day 4
Segesta - Erice
Head out to Segesta Archaeological Park to see the well-preserved Doric Temple from the 5th century and the Greek Theatre from the 3rd century. From there, travel to Erice, the medieval hilltop town, either by car or on the scenic funicular. Walk the cobblestone streets and visit the Norman Castle, which sits on the site of an old Venus temple. Check out the Mother Church, then stay for sunset to enjoy the views before driving back to Trapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Segesta Archaeological Park and explore the Doric Temple (5th century BC)
- Walk up the hill to the Greek Theatre (3rd century BC) with countryside views
- Travel to Erice by car or take the funicular (cable car) from Trapani for scenic ascent
- Wander through Erice's cobblestone streets and medieval architecture
- Visit Norman Castle built on the site of an ancient Venus temple
- Enjoy panoramic views of countryside and coastline from the castle terraces
- Visit the Mother Church (14th-century church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary)
- Enjoy sunset views from Erice
Landmarks/POIs Segesta Archaeological Park Segesta Doric Temple Segesta Greek Theatre Erice Norman Castle (Erice) Mother Church (Erice) - Day 5
Trapani to Marsala
Drive to Marsala and explore the main square with its architecture and fountain. The baroque Cathedral is worth a visit. Book a tour at one of the famous wineries for wine and food tasting. Later, head to the Stagnone Nature Reserve to see the salt pans, then take a boat out to Mozia, an ancient Phoenician settlement with archaeological finds on display. Stick around for the sunset views over the salt mounds and water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Piazza della Repubblica (main square of Marsala)
- Visit Cathedral of Marsala (dedicated to Saint Thomas of Canterbury)
- Stop for lunch at a famous winery such as Cantine Florio or Donna Fugata
- Take a guided tour of a winery to learn about wine production
- Enjoy a wine and food-tasting session
- Drive to the salt pans in the Stagnone Nature Reserve
- Learn about traditional salt extraction methods
- Visit the Salt Museum
- Take a short boat trip to the island of Mozia (ancient Phoenician settlement)
- Visit the archaeological site on Mozia
- Visit the Whitaker Museum to see Mozia's impressive artifacts
- Return to the salt pans before sunset to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks/POIs Piazza della Repubblica Cathedral of Marsala Cantine Florio Stagnone Nature Reserve Mozia Whitaker Museum - Day 6
Marsala to Favignana
Take a 30-minute ferry to Favignana island. Once you arrive, rent a bike, e-bike, or scooter to get around. Visit the main square with its church, then check out the old tuna processing plant museum to learn about the island's fishing history. Have a seafood lunch and relax on one of the beaches before catching the ferry back to Marsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Take a ferry from Marsala to Favignana
- Rent a bike, e-bike, or scooter for island exploration
- Visit Piazza Madre (main square of Favignana)
- Visit Chiesa Madre Maria SS Immacolata (charming church)
- Visit Ex Stabilimento Florio (former tuna processing plant and museum)
- Learn about the island's tuna fishing history and Florio family's impact
- Enjoy seafood lunch at a local trattoria or restaurant (busiate al pesto trapanese or fresh grilled fish)
- Relax on Cala Rossa beach (clear blue waters and stunning rock formations)
- Relax on Bue Marino beach (dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters)
- Relax on Cala Azzurra beach (calm shallow waters and sandy bottom)
- Stroll through Favignana town streets and explore shops and cafes
- Take a ferry back to Marsala
Landmarks/POIs Favignana Piazza Madre Chiesa Madre Maria SS Immacolata Ex Stabilimento Florio Cala Rossa Bue Marino Cala Azzurra - Day 7
Marsala to Airport
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then spend the day at leisure in Marsala doing whatever you like. In the afternoon, drive to the airport car hire office to return your rental car before your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
