Base: Palermo
Theme: Culture, markets, and architecture

Morning
• Arrive in Palermo
• Check into your accommodation (suggested area: near Teatro Massimo or Via Maqueda)
• Coffee and pastry at Antico Caffè Spinnato
• Explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace with Palatine Chapel

Midday
• Visit Ballarò Market – bustling and full of street food
• Lunch: Try arancina, panelle, or sfincione from a local stand

Afternoon
• Tour Teatro Massimo or visit Capo Market
• Stroll Piazza Pretoria and the Quattro Canti
• Optional: Visit Monreale Cathedral (20 mins drive – famous mosaics)

Evening
• Aperitivo at Botteghe Colletti
• Dinner: Osteria dei Vespri (modern Sicilian cuisine)

Base: Palermo
Theme: Coastal relaxation & medieval charm

Option 1: Cefalù
• Train or drive to Cefalù (1–1.5 hrs)
• Explore Cefalù Cathedral (UNESCO site) and medieval town
• Climb La Rocca for panoramic views
• Relax at the beach
• Lunch at Al Gabbiano (sea views)

Option 2: Mondello Beach
• 30 mins from Palermo
• Spend the day relaxing on the beach and walking along the Liberty-style villas
• Fresh seafood lunch at Bye Bye Blues (Michelin-starred but relaxed)

Evening
• Return to Palermo
• Dinner: Ferro di Cavallo or P&P La Cucina dei Fratelli Pappalardo

Base: Trapani or countryside agriturismo
Theme: Hilltop charm & salt flats

Morning
• Drive to Erice (2 hrs from Palermo)
• Explore this beautiful medieval town: Castello di Venere, cobbled streets, panoramic views
• Pastries at Maria Grammatico (famous almond cookies)

Midday
• Descend by cable car to Trapani
• Lunch: Hostaria San Pietro or fresh seafood near the port

Afternoon
• Visit the Trapani Salt Pans and Museum in Nubia or take a short walk through the salt flats
• Optional: Sunset at Saline di Marsala, possibly with a boat tour

Evening
• Stay in Trapani or a nearby vineyard/agriturismo
• Dinner: Tenute Plaia Ristorante or Cantina Siciliana

Base: Marsala or countryside winery
Theme: Wine, archaeology & natural beauty

Morning
• Visit Mozia Island via boat from Stagnone Lagoon
• See Whitaker Museum, explore ruins & walk across salt flats

Midday
• Wine tasting and lunch at a local Marsala winery – e.g. Donnafugata, Florio, or
Marco De Bartoli

Afternoon
• Walk around Marsala’s old town, visit the cathedral and local shops
• Optional stop at Lido Signorino for a swim

Evening
• Sunset aperitivo at Mamma Caura (great view of windmills and salt pans)
• Dinner: Trattoria Garibaldi

Base: Palermo (if flying out), or Trapani/Marsala if flexible
Theme: Ancient ruins & countryside drive

Morning
• Drive to Selinunte Archaeological Park (1.5–2 hrs)
• Explore one of Sicily’s largest Greek archaeological sites overlooking the sea

Midday
• Lunch at Agriturismo Tenuta Selinunte or La Pineta (local seafood)

Afternoon
• Optional short stop at Castelvetrano (home of Nocellara olives)
• Return to Palermo (2 hrs) for flight or final night