3-day itinerary
The Perfect 3 Days in Palermo
A balanced 3-day plan for Palermo, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
Aereo Lockheed F104-S (Starfighter)
A legendary Starfighter jet frozen in time, offering a thrilling glimpse into Cold War aviation history.
Afternoon
Palatine Chapel
A breathtaking royal chapel where golden Byzantine mosaics and Arab-Norman architecture unite in dazzling splendor.
Evening
Palazzo dei Normanni
A magnificent UNESCO-listed palace blending Arab, Byzantine, and Norman splendor atop Palermo's ancient hill.
Where to eat: Antica Focacceria San Francesco — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Palermo Cathedral
A towering Norman-Arab masterpiece blending centuries of faith, art, and Sicilian history in one breathtaking cathedral.
Afternoon
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio
Marvel at breathtaking 12th-century Byzantine mosaics glittering inside this UNESCO-listed Norman-Arab church.
Evening
Galleria Regionale
Regional art museum housing significant collections of medieval and Renaissance Sicilian art.
Where to eat: A'nica — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Castello della Zisa
A stunning medieval palace blending Arab and Norman art, one of Palermo's most remarkable historic treasures.
Afternoon
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Wander eerie underground halls lined with 8,000 preserved mummies in Palermo's most haunting historic site.
Evening
Monreale Cathedral
Marvel at breathtaking Norman-Arab mosaics blanketing the interior of this 12th-century UNESCO masterpiece.
Where to eat: Acanto — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
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