PALERMO and its GARDENS and a COOKING Class

1 day
Class
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mercato del Capo, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Meet our driver- escort to start the visit of Palemo.

09h30 It’s time to meet our chef who will take you on an adventure exploring one of Palermo’s historic markets (Il Capo, La Vucciria or Borgo Vecchio) where you will purchase all the ingredients necessary to prepare your meal. Along the way, you will also taste some of Palermo’s typical foods, such as “panelle” and “pane con la milza”. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class in his restaurant followed by lunch.

The dishes you've prepared will be served with just the right Sicilian wine, and dessert accompanied by local biscotti and Sicilian dessert wine.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Villa Malfitano, Via Dante 167, 90141, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Our visits of the afternoon includes a visit to Villa Malfitano , by special permission of the Whitaker Foundation. Villa malfitano was constructed in the late 19th century by the archaeologist , botanist , and ornithologist – Joseph Isaac Whitaker. The Villa is surrounded by gardens containing plants that Whitaker collected from all over the world. There is a marvellous variety of tropical, sub – tropical and Mediterranean plants here , including the rare blue palm Butia Capitata.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy

We’ll continue to visit Palermo with the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square, etc. Walk through the streets of the historical center.

We’ll visit also : The Botanic garden of Villa giulia . Opened in 1795, it is perhaps one of the most important botanic gardens in Eurpe. There are many exotic plants and trees here including magnificent examples of Ficus Magnoliodes , water lilies , yuccas, aloes and cycads. End of our excursion

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Driver escort
  • Visit as per itinerary
  • Visit of Palazzo Mirto and Botanical garden
  • Lunch - Cooking class + Lunch
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed tourist local guide ( our drivers are tour escort and not local guides)
  • Entrance fees to minuments
  • Entry/Admission - Villa Malfitano
  • Entry/Admission - Cattedrale di Palermo
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
90% Tourism
85% Food
75% Original
40%