Palermo, in Southern Italy, is the capital of both Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, and architecture as you will see on your Insight Vacations tour to this region. Located in the northwest part of the island of Sicily, the city was founded by the Phoenicians, but named by the Ancient Greeks. Palermo became part of the Roman Republic. It is a city rich in history, culture, art, music and food. Many tourists are attracted to the city and Roman Catholicism predominates in its culture. July 15th, the feast day of its patron Saint Rosalia, is perhaps the biggest social event in the city. The area attracts many Insight Vacations tours each year and is widely known for its colorful fruit, vegetable and fish market at the heart of the city.

Trafalgar Escorted Tours visiting Palermo