Palermo cruise port: what to do in 9 h

Everything for your call in Palermo: the real time ashore, the shore excursions, the ships expected and the weather of each month.

Practical information for Palermo

Coordinates: 38° 6.7′ N, 13° 21.1′ E

What to do in Palermo with your time ashore

Ideas that fit in 9 h ashore, the return aboard included.

Culture 3.5 hours

Monreale Cathedral and its mosaics

A 35-minute bus or taxi ride from the port, plan for 2 hours to admire the Byzantine mosaics.
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Food 3 hours

Historic markets and street food

A 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal, allow 2 to 3 hours for a tasting stroll through Capo market.
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Culture 2.5 hours

Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel

A 25-minute walk or 10-minute taxi ride from the pier, allow 2 hours to visit the royal rooms.
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Walk 3.5 hours

Norman Palace and baroque centre

20 minutes on foot or by taxi from the port, allow 3 hours to discover the historic centre.
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Ships expected in Palermo

In port right now: Costa Smeralda, MSC Splendida.

32 calls planned over the next 30 days, from the published itineraries.

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