| The Mediterranean Sicilian capital Palermo is the ideal starting point to discover the West of Sicily. You can enjoy a multitude of flavours and diverse Atmosphere as you explore the Historical markets of Vucciria or Ballarò, you can enjoy the unique Arab-Norman Architecture, or the incredible sight of Mountains of Salt crafted in Trapani. You can also Relax during a Sailing trip along the coast near Palermo, or enjoy a gala-dinner in an antique tuna Factory or Aristocratic 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 most renowned 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 maps, roadbook and GPS.
A 4x4 excursion in the nearby Madonie-mountains
An excursion by fishing boats along the Wild coast of the natural Reserve of
Lo Zingaro
Carting competition between small groups
Special gala-events:
A boat trip to the antique tuna Factory, 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)
Galadiner in a charming former old Sheep Yard at Porticello, a fishing Resort,
just outside the Capital Palermo
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
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