Palermo is the capital of Sicily, notorious for its mafia glamour. All organized crime aside, Palermo has plenty to offer to the intrepid visitor. Believe it or not, Palermo is not like other Italian cities – it has a unique culture that extends to its food and architecture. Palermo's Arab-Norman buildings are unique on Earth. There are also uite a variety of treasures to uncover in its rather forgotten museums. As a matter of fact, Arabic and North African influences are still visible in outdoors markets such as Vucciria, and an interesting melange of Arab, Byzantine, Norman and baroque architectural styles are visible to the trained eye. Most visitors often say that Palermo today is a vibrant city with upbeat energy, perfect for family trip or a escape holiday with friends.
Picture it: Sicily - right now! Your perfect escape is found on this idyllic island, with a rich and unique culture, especially in regard to art, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture. Sicily has plenty to see and do and this flexible vacation package highlights Palermo (notorious for its mafia glamour, but that aside, uncover forgotten treasures in its museums and wander through its packed outdoor markets), Agrigento (home to the Valley of the Temples with the best preserved Greek ruins outside Greece), Syracuse (Siracusa) (a former stronghold of the Greek empire; full of medieval and Baroque buildings), and finally Taormina (perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea this dreamy city has drawn artists, writers, and intellectuals for decades). Admire various other points of interest with stops at the Norman Castello di Caccamo, the historical Piazza Armerina, and the haunting Necropolis of Pantalica! This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.