Embark on a cultural and adventurous tour of Monte Pellegrino and Palazzina Cinese in Palermo. Discover the cult of Santa Rosalia, explore the historic Chinese palace, and indulge in the food specialties of Palermo.
Embark on a cultural and adventurous tour of Monte Pellegrino and Palazzina Cinese in Palermo. Discover the cult of Santa Rosalia, explore the historic Chinese palace, and indulge in the food specialties of Palermo.
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Belvedere di Montepellegrino - Mount Pellegrino is a hill facing east on the bay of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located north of the city.
It is 606 metres (1,970 ft) high with panorama views of the city, its surrounding mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea. In his book Travels in Italy, Goethe described Monte Pellegrino as the most beautiful…
- Belvedere di Montepellegrino - Mount Pellegrino is a hill facing east on the bay of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located north of the city.
It is 606 metres (1,970 ft) high with panorama views of the city, its surrounding mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea. In his book Travels in Italy, Goethe described Monte Pellegrino as the most beautiful promontory in the world. The mountain is home to the sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo.
- Palazzina Cinese - The Chinese Palace (Italian: Palazzina Cinese), also known as Real Casina alla Cinese, is a former royal residence of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies designed in the style of Chinoiserie. It is located in Palermo, inside the park of La Favorita. The Ethnographic Museum of Sicily, named after Giuseppe Pitrè, is located in one of the Palace’s guesthouse.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food tasting experience
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food tasting experience
- Transport by private vehicle
- DVD (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
This tour, which starts directly from your accommodation, will involve you in the cult of Palermo towards its patron saint, Santa Rosalia, well known as “Santuzza” for the people of Palermo. Later you will visit the “Chinese palace” (Palazzina Cinese), the ancient residence of the Bourbon family. Finally you will go to Mondello admiring the Art Nouveau…
This tour, which starts directly from your accommodation, will involve you in the cult of Palermo towards its patron saint, Santa Rosalia, well known as “Santuzza” for the people of Palermo. Later you will visit the “Chinese palace” (Palazzina Cinese), the ancient residence of the Bourbon family. Finally you will go to Mondello admiring the Art Nouveau villas while you taste the food specialties of Palermo.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- You will be contacted the day before your travel date to arrange the meeting time at your hotel/B&B.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.