Sights
Palazzo dei Normanni and Palatine Chapel
The royal palace of Sicily's Norman kings, now the regional parliament. Its 12th-century chapel is covered in golden mosaics under a carved wooden ceiling.
3 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Palermo
For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Palermo Cruise Terminal.
Sights
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
A former monastery church known for its pink domes and a quiet cloister garden, a few minutes from the royal palace.
Sights
Teatro Massimo
One of Europe's largest opera houses. Guided tours run through the day and show the auditorium, the royal box and the grand foyers.