In a nutshell

Discover Palermo through the peoples who made it unique: walk among the Quattro Canti, the Cathedral and the mosaics of the Martorana, taste Sicilian specialties for lunch and then climb Monte Pellegrino to admire the city from above, just like its patron saint, Santa Rosalia. A journey through cultures, traditions and unforgettable views.

Main stops

Norman Palace: external visit
Palermo Cathedral: internal visit
Walking tour of the historic center: Cassaro; Piazza dei Quattro Canti; Fountain of Shame; Piazza Bellini;
Church of the Martorana: internal visit
Lunch with various Sicilian specialties
Sightseeing bus tour to Monte Pellegrino
Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia: free time

The programme

2700 years of history in a hustle and bustle of people: welcome to Palermo. With a tour of the center and an exclusive Costa guide, the city's multicultural history can be yours too.
A few examples are: The Norman Palace, originally built by the Romans and then passed into the hands of other peoples, as well as the Cathedral, built on the foundations of an ancient mosque.
Just think: the inscription over the doorway is in Arabic, but the welcome is universal! Meanwhile, inside, Saint Rosalia is the patron saint who unites the entire city.
Elsewhere, all of Palermo comes together in Piazza Quattro Canti, at the crossroads between four historic districts, and then again in front of the Fountain of Shame, which brings together scandal and beauty, and in the Church of the Martorana, a true patchwork of religions.
This blend of influences is also the special ingredient in your lunch: caponata, Beccafico sardines and sfincionello bread. Before today, could you ever have imagined such flavor combinations?
Now, climb aboard the coach for a trip to Monte Pellegrino, where the Sanctuary of “la Santuzza” stands: from here, you can admire all of Palermo's fascinating contrasts at a glance, just like the saint herself.

Good to know

Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.