Stazione Marittima - Molo Vittorio Veneto → Palermo Old Town
Take a taxi from the stand in front of the terminal to the Old Town.
Cruise port in Italy
Palermo
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 9 hours. 36 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 28 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 928 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 477
Photo: Carlo Columba
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Stazione Marittima - Molo Vittorio Veneto. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Stazione Marittima - Molo Vittorio Veneto.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- PalermoAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
- MonrealeAbout 30 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
- CefalùAbout 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 6 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Stazione Marittima - Molo Vittorio Veneto → Quattro Canti
Exit Stazione Marittima onto Via Francesco Crispi and walk along Via Roma to Quattro Canti in the Old Town.
Stazione Marittima - Molo Vittorio Veneto → Palermo Old Town
Exit the terminal, cross the road, and turn left. Walk about 150–200 m to the stop in front of the Eni gas station on Via Francesco Crispi and take bus 107. Tickets are available at a tobacco shop or the terminal tourist information office.
Palermo places to explore
Explore 28 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Cattedrale di Palermo
A leading Sicilian architectural landmark built in 1184, combining Arab-Norman culture with European medieval styles.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 07:00–19:00
Sun 08:00–19:00
Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when entering Palermo Cathedral.
Teatro Massimo
Palermo's opera house, also famous as the location of the final scene of The Godfather Part III.
- Hours
- Daily 09:30–15:30
On days with rehearsals, the interior tour at Teatro Massimo may not go close to the stage, so check the tour details if that area matters to you.
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Catacombs offering a glimpse into Palermo's distinctive history.
- Admission
- EUR 5
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:10
Photography is prohibited inside the Capuchin Catacombs, so do not take out your camera.
Chiesa di San Cataldo
A church included on a central Palermo sightseeing route around Quattro Canti.
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–14:00, 14:30–18:00
Reviews say admission to San Cataldo Church was cash only, so bring small bills or coins.
Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti
It is included on central Palermo sightseeing routes connecting Palermo Cathedral, the Norman Palace, and Ballarò Market.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–18:30
Sun 09:00–13:00
Reviews say the elevator at San Giovanni degli Eremiti was closed, so check which areas are accessible in advance if stairs are difficult.
Teatro Politeama Garibaldi
A performance venue and the home of the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra.
- Hours
- Hours vary by day
View daily hours
Mon ClosedTue–Thu 09:30–16:00Fri 09:30–14:00Sat·Sun 09:00–13:00
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Monreale
About 30 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
SightsCattedrale di MonrealeA Norman-Byzantine cathedral in Monreale, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visits to Monreale Cathedral are suspended for part of the day, and tourist visits may also be restricted on Sunday mornings, so check the hours before setting out.
Food and cafésLa Bodeguita dei SaporiNear Monreale Cathedral, it sells focaccia sandwiches, pasta, and charcuterie boards.
NeighborhoodsQuartiere CiambraAn old neighborhood east of Monreale Cathedral, with narrow cobbled streets and houses still standing.
Food and cafésVintage Enoteca BistrótIt serves Sicilian food, cheese and charcuterie boards, and drinks with views over Palermo and the sea.
NeighborhoodsPiazza Vittorio EmanueleThe central square just outside Monreale Cathedral, with the Triton Fountain.
Cefalù
About 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr 30 min
SightsCattedrale di CefalùA church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Monreale and Palermo cathedrals.
Visit Cefalù Cathedral at opening time for a quieter visit; reviews say crowds gather later.
ActivitiesLa Rocca di CefalùA cliff overlooking the village, a hiking destination with viewpoints at several elevations.
You may not be allowed to enter La Rocca wearing sandals or flip-flops, so wear sneakers or hiking boots.
NeighborhoodsLungomare di CefalùA long sandy beach described as Cefalù's main beach, with both free public areas and paid sections with loungers.
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About Palermo
Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo's credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city's heritage encompasses all of Sicily's varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo's chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy's most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy's most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare).
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