Day Trips & Excursions in Palermo

Say arrivaderci for the day to Taormina and spend some time in Palermo and Cefalù on this intriguing guided day trip. Discover the unique architecture, influenced by the Normans and the Arabs, and learn about the long and interesting history of both places. With your expert local guide, stroll the streets of both cities, taking in the Il Capo market in Palermo and the main cathedral in Cefalù. Consider doing an optional trip to Monreale, an area just outside of Palermo to visit a well-known producer of olive oil, oranges and almonds (at own expense).

Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, and explore Palermo's historic center. Enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello and venture up Monte Pellegrino to view the 17th-century Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia cave shrine.

Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily with this day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, Nubia and the Trapani Salt Pans. Visit an archaeological excavation at Segesta. Take in the excellent views from the hilltop town of Erice. See how sea salt is still collected off the Sicilian coast at the Salt Pans of Trapani.

Make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Padre Pio with this full-day trip from Naples or Sorrento. Travel to the Puglia town of San Giovanni Rotondo to see the saint in his glass coffin.

Explore Western Sicily from Palermo easily without having to rent a car with this tour of Erice, Trapani, and the salt flats. Travel comfortably from stop to stop by air-conditioned minivan as a guide tells you all about the area and its history as you go. Plus, round-trip transport from your Palermo hotel is included.

See two of northern Sicily's most characterful destinations when you embark on this full-day trip from Palermo. In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation; board an air-conditioned minivan and head to the medieval village of Castelbuono, located in the Madonie Mountains. Explore, see the Castle of Ventimiglia, and visit a local pastry shop before continuing to Cefalù, home to a UNESCO-listed cathedral and impeccable seaside views.

Spend a fascinating day at port exploring some of Sicily's cultural treasures with this full-day shore excursion from Trapani. Tour one of the world's best-preserved Greek temples and a magnificent hilltop amphitheater at the archaeological site of Segesta. Later, head to the charming medieval village of Erice, and enjoy time to explore the thriving port culture and cuisine of Trapani. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

Discover a number of western Sicily's most popular destinations on this full-day tour from Palermo. Meet your guide at your accommodation, climb aboard a climate-controlled minivan, and head first to Segesta, where you'll explore the ancient Greek amphitheater and temple (entry own expense). Then, discover the medieval town of Erice, enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch (own expense) in Saline, and finish with a walking tour of the elegant city of Trapani.