Shore Excursions in Palermo

Want to explore Sicily's enchanting coastline and Cefalù, too? Leave your cruise ship behind at the Palermo port, and spend a day sightseeing with a private driver. Discover the city of Cefalù, home to the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna and the dramatic Castello della Rocca "” a ruined castle that clings to a rocky outcrop and overlooks the city. All entrance fees to attractions are at your own expense.

When your boat docks in Palermo, leave the port and spend a day exploring Mondello, Monreale and Palermo itself. With a private driver to you chauffeur you around, you'll discover the statuesque sights of Palermo like the Benedictine Abbey and Cappella Palatina, a chapel with Arab-Norman art. Enjoy free time to explore the charming towns of Monreale and Mondello, and soak up the delights of Sicily as you go.

Leave the Palermo port, and spend a day getting to know Sicily. The day-long shore excursion, with a private driver, takes in the towns of Marsala, Erice and Segesta. Travel along the coast to see the Doric Temple of Segesta and the Venus Castle of Erice. Then later, in Marsala, explore the cathedral and the Church of St John the Baptist — a 16th-century treasure with underground vaults.

Maximize your time in Palermo port with this 3-hour Segway sightseeing tour. Simply step on the electric, self-balancing Segway, and then glide behind a guide as you explore the streets of Palermo. Hop off to take photos, learn about the city's history and see a multitude of sights. The Gallery of Modern Art, Capos Market and the Palace of the Normans are just a few Palermo landmarks on the list.

Exclusive Private Tour with Local Guide Driver.It's impossible not to visit Palermo: once a regal capital where different cultures create a particularly original fusion like the Arab-Norman-Byzantine style, also visible in fine buildings. An exceptional example of socio-cultural mix between Western, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. In a green depression extending seawards, surrounded by mountains and gardens of citrus fruits, stands Palermo, ancient capital of a kingdom among the most ancient in Europe. The city rose where now the Royal Palace is housed, namely at el-Kassar, the ancient royal palace of the Arab Emires.

Enjoy your time in port in Palermo with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of the Sicilian capital. Explore the city with a do-it-yourself shore excursion aboard a double-decker bus to see the Politeama Theatre, Massimo Theatre and Palermo Cathedral. Discover Palermo at your own pace.