Overview
A much treasured novel entitled “The Leopard” conjures up everything that is so enticing about Palermo. The buildings, the people, the empires and the sheer beauty of the place! Lampedusa was filled with intrigue and wonder at the phantoms that must hide in waiting; “these monument of the past, standing round us like lovely mute ghosts…all these things have formed our character.”We do hope we will ignite your imaginations with our wonderful trip to Palermo!
Stroll across Palermo’s backstreets to find the facade of a derelict Baroque palazzo, marked with a plaque bearing a forgotten name. The sight of this noble structure is baffling. To stand alone at sunset watching the locals whilst savouring the scent of lemon and fresh fish wafting from the market stalls, you soon drift off into a dream of what the palace once was, but mostly you like it just as it is, a magnificent residence ravished by time and history!
The four star Porta Felice Hotel is located in the very heart of the historical centre, a charming spot home to Foro Italico, Piazza Marina and Via Alloro and manages to reflect a real sense of history and legacy. The hotel was renovated from a building of the 18th century and cultivates a sense of luxury and refinement complete with its Wellness Club offering a sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi.
What's Included
- We take care of return flights from UK
- 3 nights stay at the 4 star Porta Felice Hotel (Travellers' Choice)
- A stay in Palermo includes daily breakfast
Highlights
- Visit Palermo’s Oratorio di San Lorenzo for Caravaggio’s paintings
- Skip hailing a cab and walk the jumble of side streets and piazzas
- Marvel at the ancient arches that lead nowhere and crumbled roofs
- Poke your head into stores and churches, discovering unique places
- Venture to the town’s catacomb for plastered, elaborate tombs
- Head to the architectural sun-raked gem of Palazzo di Giustizia
- Dine on spaghetti scattered with mussels, and a glass of plonk
- Saturday night join the dressed up locals to enjoy the high life
- In the old city, haggle at a flea market in the Piazza Marina
- As you leave, glimpse the mossy towering stone sphinxes
Accommodation & Facilities
Hotel Porta Felice
Hotel Porta Felice is a luxurious 4 star hotel with Spa in Palermo city centre, Sicily housed in completely restored ancient building of the 18th Century and situated few steps from Foro Italico Gardens, Piazza Marina Square and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
This brand new hotel is the ideal choice for demanding travelers in search of deluxe accommodations in Palermo, equipped with every comforts and amenities, and elegant interiors offering a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Furthermore its excellent location will allow guests to easily reach all the main tourist and historic attractions of this outstanding Sicilian town such as Palazzo dei Normanni and the renowned traditional markets of Vucciria and Ballarò.
All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, internet connectio
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More Information
Unless specifically stated as Included
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional Activities / Highlights
- Meals and drinks not specifically stated as included
