Midweek Treat at Hotel Politeama, Palermo, Sicily
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Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Midweek Treat at Hotel Politeama, Palermo, Sicily

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Created: Friday, March 21, 2025 - Departure: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Ref ID: 9086593
price per person from
£1,135
Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, March 21, 2025 - Departure: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

About the destination

Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, is a city where layers of history, architecture, and culture overlap at every corner. Founded by the Phoenicians, shaped by the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, it offers a unique mix you can see in its golden mosaics, baroque churches, and lively street markets. Wandering its streets, you’ll pass crumbling palazzi next to elegant theatres, hidden courtyards, and small shrines tucked into alley walls. It’s chaotic, noisy, and utterly captivating. Start in the historic center with the Norman Palace and its dazzling Palatine Chapel, where Byzantine mosaics shimmer in gold. From there, stroll to the Cathedral of Palermo, a masterpiece that blends Arab-Norman, Gothic, and Baroque elements in one structure. Explore the Quattro Canti crossroads and nearby Piazza Pretoria, famous for its dramatic fountain adorned with statues. Don’t miss the churches of La Martorana and San Cataldo, another perfect expression of Palermo’s Arab-Norman heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Palermo’s soul truly reveals itself in its markets. Ballarò, Vucciria, and Capo overflow with fresh produce, seafood, and street food, accompanied by the singsong calls of vendors. Try local specialties like arancine (fried rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), sfincione (thick Sicilian pizza), and cannoli filled with sweet ricotta. In the evening, dine at a trattoria in the old town, then join locals for a passeggiata, a leisurely stroll along Via Maqueda or down to the seafront. Use Palermo as a base to discover the surrounding area: the seaside town of Mondello with its sandy beach, the dramatic cliffs of Monte Pellegrino, and the archaeological site of Segesta are all within easy reach. Whether you’re drawn by art and history, food and wine, or simply the pleasure of getting lost in atmospheric streets, Palermo offers an intense, authentic taste of Sicily that lingers long after you’ve left.
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04 Jun
Departure transport
Departure
EasyJet U2
EasyJet U2 - U2 8321
Direct
08:20
Gatwick London (LGW)
2h 55m
12:15
Palermo (PMO)
Standard > 0 PC
04 Jun
Accommodation
4 Nights
Hotel Politeama
8.9
Very good
3487
Palermo - At 1.2 km from the centreROOM ONLYPiazza Ruggiero Settimo,15, Palermo 90139
suite
With a stay at Hotel Politeama, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, steps from Politeama Garibaldi Theater and 3 minutes by foot from Via Roma. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Teatro Massimo and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Quattro Canti.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, Politeama, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
08 Jun
Return transport
Return
EasyJet U2
EasyJet U2 - U2 8322
Direct
11:30
Palermo (PMO)
3h 5m
13:35
Gatwick London (LGW)
> 0 PC
price per person from
£1,135
Based on 2 adults

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