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The Mediterranean Sicilian capital Palermo is the ideal starting point to discover the West of Sicily. You can enjoy a multitude of flavours and smells as you explore the local markets of Vucciria or Ballarò, you can behold the unique Arab-Norman architecture, or you admire the salt fields around Trapani. You also can relax during a sailing trip along the coast near Palermo, or enjoy a gala-dinner in an antique tuna station or at a noble Palazzo. |
Activities:
Discover the underground Arab irrigation channels of Palermo, called Qanat, as a real speleological discovery
A city game in the historical centre, where you may discover the Palermitan markets and its street food
An exhibition in a local UNESCO protected puppets-theatre and the possibility of integrating a teambuilding activity, where small groups learn to use the puppets and build their own story
A sailing competition along the coast
Discover the Sicilian hinterland: Poggioreale - Gibellina - Segesta - Scopello - Lo Zingaro - Saltfields of Trapani - Erice with map.
A 4x4 excursion in the nearby Madonie-mountains
An excursion by fishing boats along the marvellous coast at the natural reserve of Lo Zingaro
Karting competition between small groups
Special gala-events:
A
boat trip to the antique tuna station, followed by a typical gala-dinner
A
puppet theatre 'on the spot' in a huge hinterland 10.000sqm abbey, followed
by the gala-dinner
An
original dinner, dressed in 18th century clothes, in a noble palace at Palermo,
accompanied by an arch-quartet, and followed by a dancing lesson in traditional
Sicilian 'Contradanza' (Sicilian antique dance)
Cooking
course (for small groups)
Special Transport:
You
could choose a transfer by horse-drawn carriage in the centre of Palermo
An
antique train from the fifties can be made available at several locations
Transfer
by private boat for bigger groups, along the North coast of Sicily
Where do you stay?
Villa Igiea - Palermo *****
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes - Palermo ****
Plaza Opera Hotel - Palermo ****
Hotel Centrale - Palermo ****
Hotel Ai Cavalieri - Palermo ****
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