Palermo

Full-day guided tour of Palermo.
Founded by the Phenicians, ancestors of the Carthaginians, during the 8th century B.C., the city bears many traces of various rulers.

The visit focuses mainly on the Norman Palermo of Federico II. Of particular interest, nestled in the Palazzo dei Normanni is the Cappella Palatina. When possible, a visit to the Sicilian Parliament is scheduled.

The following stopover is a visit to the Duomo di Monreale which contains over 10 000 sq.m. of golden mosaics and its fabulous cloister, renowned for its elegant columns and arab fountain.

After a brief pause for lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the tombs of the Norman kings in Palermo's splendid Cathedral. The tour maintains an Arab-Norman imprimatur with the following monuments: Chiesa di S. Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Martorana), Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Marina, Via Libertà, Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama.

After an opportunity for some shoppin