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Life in Palermo, arguably Sicily's greatest metropolis, is so laid back it makes life on the mainland look hectic! Not surprisingly, visitors are encouraged to arrive in Palermo ready to appreciate its culture in the most relaxed manner possible. Depending on when you arrive, take the time to acclimate yourself with an espresso, tea, or another invigorating beverage, and then, preferably with the help of the concierge, go enjoy a nice meal with a few glasses of wine. At this point you may want to be like the locals and take a relaxing siesta, or, as the Italians call it, pausa. Now you are ready to hit the streets. Just walking through Palermo is a joy with its modern and ancient personas melding dramatically into one another at several points throughout the cityscape. Visiting churches and monasteries is particularly enthralling in Palermo because, owing to its Islamic heritage, many of its Catholic sites are converted mosques, which is readily apparent from their facades. Speaking of which, one of Palermo's more impressive museums is the Museum of Islam. Those keen to appreciate the arts will be very happy with the art galleries and museums and, of course, the very famous and beautiful Teatro Massimo opera house. To get an inside look at Palermo's Ancient Greek and Roman heritage, an engaging venue is the Regional Archeological Museum; and as you are trekking back to your hotel to freshen up for dinner, pass through Palermo's open-air specialty food market to get your palates in the mood for a great dinner alla siciliana!

This is a Suggested Vacation.

This suggested vacation is all about you and your independence. If you like what we've put together just the way it is, just click and your vacation is all planned; if not, amend, add, and replace anything you like. You may change the number of days in each city, add or remove options, even change our suggested means of transportation between cities. Do whatever you'd like, after all, it's your Italy Vacation!