Palermo airport to port

- There are direct buses from the airport to Palermo with Prestia e Comandè buses. Look for “prestia e commande” on the bus signs. Ticket price: EUR 6.30 one way.

- The Trinacria Express train connects the airport terminal directly to Palermo. Ticket price: 5.80 euros.

- Taxis from Palermo airport operate from 6 am to midnight. Cost: from 30 to 45 euros.

- You can also book a group transfer from the cruise company with the manager of For Gates Ukraine.

- The best way to order a transfer from the manager of For Gates Ukraine (56 Euro / 1-3 passengers).

Cathedral of Palermo. Due to the various conquering nations and empires that were present in Palermo, this cathedral has many different styles and is a truly charming building. Originally built in 1185 at the behest of Pope Gregory I, the church was used on many occasions, including a mosque and crypt.

 

The Palatine Chapel is located just outside the Palazzo Normanni in the center of Palermo and is one of the best-preserved examples of Byzantine architecture and art in Europe. As part of the palace, it was built in 1132 by order of Roger II of Sicily.

 

Palazzo Normanni. The Royal Palace or the palace of the Normans served as the main residence of the kings of Sicily. It is one of the oldest royal palaces in Europe and was originally created in the 9th century.

 

Archaeological Museum of Antonio Salinas. The Archaeological Museum of Palermo, located very close to the Teatro Massimo, is a fantastic place for those who love history. This museum contains an extensive collection of ancient Greek art, various artifacts and finds from the region and the island of Sicily.

 

Teatro Massimo. Teatro Massimo is huge and dominates the relatively small buildings that surround Piazza Giuseppe Verdi. Opened in 1897, it is the largest opera house in Italy and is renowned for its acoustic qualities.

 

La Martorana

Palermo is filled with ancient and beautiful religious buildings and Martorana is a truly delightful example. La Martorana also brings together different architectural styles due to its many years of conquest.

 

Capuchin catacombs. The catacombs are a real miracle and unlike any other landmark in Europe. Here you will travel underground, see an eerie variety of burials and well-preserved bodies from different periods of time.

 

San Giovanni degli Eremiti. It is a really small and charming church. The building dates back to the 6th century and is remarkably well preserved despite its immense age. As one of the most important Arabic-Norman buildings in Palermo, the interior remains fairly simple, with a few frescoes and religious artwork.

 

Fountain of Pretoria. The monumental fountain in the center of Piazza Pretoria was built by a Florentine architect in 1554 and moved to Palermo in 1574. The fountain features marble statues of twelve Olympians from ancient Greek mythology, including Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo and Ares.