Where to stay in Palermo:

• Italian way apartments ***

• B&B quatro canti ****

• Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel *****

Places to visit:

• We did our base in Palermo and then visited Cefalu & Mondello.

To do:

• Rent a boat!

• Visit the Palermo Cathedral

• Visit the Royal Palace

• Shop for artisan goods in Quattro Canti

• Visit the Catacombs

• Visit the Byzantine Churches.

Where to eat:

• Lo Scolio Ubriaco (Cefalu)

• Tannura Ristorante (Palermo)

• Osteria Ballaro (Palermo)

WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO EAT:

• Il Borgo Ristorante (Had the most delicious Pappardelle al chinguiale)

• Mangiafoco Tartuferia (Truffle heaven! every truffle dish was absolutely amazing)

• La Giostra ( Classic Tuscan restaurant)

• Sophia Loren Restaurant (Modern restaurant with classic Italian dishes)

• The Westin Hotel (Gorg rooftop, perfect for aperitivo)

• Boboli Gardens (Must visit)

• Ferragamo Museum (Fasinating museum about the story of Wanda Ferragamo, women in business)

• Ufizzi Gallery (Art heaven a MUST)

• Gucci Gallery (Iconic pieces from the house of Gucci as well as a delicious restaurant from Massimo Bottura)