Monte pellegrino and Palazzina Cinese, from culture to adventure.
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.
Options
Pickup from/to Palermo
Pick Up service, Drop on and Drop off from your accommodation in Palermo Ex. Hotel, B&B, Guesthouses or any other address.
Pickup included
What's included in Monte pellegrino and Palazzina Cinese, from culture to adventure.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Belvedere Di Monte Pellegrino
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by private vehicle
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Hotel Pick-up and Drop Off at your accommodation
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
