Here is a detailed 7-day itinerary for visiting Palermo, Italy, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with options for nearly free accommodation and dining.

 

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**Day 1: Discover Palermo**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Cappello**, known for its traditional Sicilian pastries.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Palermo Cathedral**, **Palazzo dei Normanni** with the **Cappella Palatina**, and **Quattro Canti**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Osteria Mercede**, offering Sicilian cuisine.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore the **Botanical Garden of Palermo** and **Orto Botanico**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Wander through the **Vucciria Market** for local crafts and street food.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Antica Focacceria San Francesco**, famous for its traditional Sicilian dishes.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Enjoy a gelato at **Gelateria La Cubana**.

**Accommodation in Palermo**:
- **Hotel del Centro** - Affordable and centrally located.
- **A Casa di Amici Hostel** - A budget-friendly option with a great atmosphere.

**Day 2: Day Trip to Monreale**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Dagnino**.
- **08:30 - 09:00**: Take a bus or drive to **Monreale**.
- **09:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Monreale Cathedral** and its stunning mosaics.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Trattoria Da Nino**.
- **14:30 - 16:00**: Explore the **Benedictine Cloister** and enjoy the views of the surrounding area.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Return to Palermo.
- **18:30 - 20:00**: Dinner at **I Cuochini**.
- **20:30 - 22:00**: Relax with a drink at **Caffè Kemonia**.

**Day 3: Visit Cefalù**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria La Dolce Vita**.
- **08:30 - 10:00**: Take a train to **Cefalù**.
- **10:30 - 13:00**: Visit the **Cefalù Cathedral** and walk along the **beachfront**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante Le Chat Noir**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore **La Rocca**, a rock formation offering panoramic views.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Palermo.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Trattoria Al 59**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Gelateria Tentazioni**.

**Day 4: Explore Palermo's Markets**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Poma**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Ballarò Market** and the **Capo Market**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **Trattoria Al 38**.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Visit the **Museo Archeologico Regionale** and explore **Piazza Pretoria**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Stroll through **Villa Giulia** for some relaxation.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Da Carlo**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening gelato at **Gelateria Gino**.

**Day 5: Day Trip to Erice**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Bonanno**.
- **08:30 - 10:30**: Drive or take a bus to **Erice**.
- **11:00 - 13:00**: Visit **Erice's medieval town center** and the **Venus Castle**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante Monte San Giuliano**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore the **Ettore Majorana Foundation** and enjoy the views.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Palermo.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Trattoria Il Desiderio**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Relax with a gelato at **Gelateria Al Gelato**.

**Day 6: Visit the Zisa Castle and Palatine Chapel**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Spinnato**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Zisa Castle** and **Palatine Chapel**.
- **12:30 - 14:00**: Lunch at **La Bottega del Buon Caffè**.
- **14:30 - 17:00**: Explore **Parco della Favorita** and enjoy its green spaces.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Visit **Piazza Ruggero Settimo** and **Teatro Massimo**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Il Bistrot**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Gelato at **Gelateria L'Antica**.

**Day 7: Leisure Day in Palermo**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Dolci & Caffè**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit **Palermo’s Historical Center** for last-minute shopping and exploration.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Relax at **Villa Bonanno** or **Giardino Inglese**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante Da Salvatore**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Enjoy the local atmosphere and perhaps visit a local art gallery or museum.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Stroll around **Piazza Olivella** and relax in the area.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Farewell dinner at **Ristorante Osteria Ballarò**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Final gelato at **Gelateria Il Viale**.

Enjoy your week exploring Palermo and its surroundings!

 

 

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