Private tour in Palermo Giorgio D
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Giorgio D.
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Traveling is my passion, as it is talking to people to share stories and emotions. After spending 10 years working and traveling across Europe I eventually decided to come back to Sicily. Why? Goethe once wrote "Without Sicily, Italy creates no image in the soul: here is the key to everything". Sicily is a land of emotions: wonderful art, ancient history, delicious food and breathtaking views. As different travelers have different interests, I love to tailor-make the tours according to what travelers are willing to experience, so that to turn each tour into a truly, unforgettable experience. Any tour with me is hence more than just a tour, so please do not hesitate to contact me should you either want to make any changes to a tour I offer or to inquiry about a tour that you have in mind and want me to help organize it for you. I would love to make your dreams come true! I provide tours in French and Russian with my wife, as she is Russian and teaches French.
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You will get to see and know a lot about the city and its culture, its food, its past and future, from the point of view of a Palermo citizen who loves his city and the different stories related to its ancient history. I have been running this tour for 10 years and, being an economist, you will get some fundamental insights to understand the evolution of the city, its culture and its people. The shrine of Saint Rosalie, on top of Mount Pellegrino, is our first stop. It is unique as built in a cave. In Palermo old town we will visit important landmarks part of our incredible history. Just consider that Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy, when build in 1897 was the largest in the world! After a delicious street-food tasting or a proper lunch at a top restaurant, we visit the Cathedral of Monreale, with its breath-taking Byzantine-style mosaics: a perfect ending for an incredible tour.
Wonderful day with Giorgio. He provided wonderful insight into this special place and expertly guided us to many unique and interesting locales. We had a great lunch in the market that felt very local and authentic. We highly recommend Giorgio for a wonderful day in Palermo.
We had a great time touring around Palermo today. Giorgio is very knowledgeable of the history of Palermo and brought us to a great restaurants.
Day 2 of 3 with Giorgio. Thankfully he navigates the Palermo traffic for us. We spent the day seeing old town and two nearby mountains.
Georgio is a wealth of information! He is very personable and a pleasure to spend the day with.
Georgio is a fabulous guide. He is extremely smart, high energy, kind, adaptable. We spent an extraordinary day with him. His car is extremely comfortable. We highly recommend him.
We were so pleased with Giorgio. He was punctual and very accommodating to our party of eight seniors. He drove us up to the cathedral in Montreal. We had a guided tour of the cathedral and cloister. The guide gave such a beautiful presentation, and was very thorough in the explanation of the history of the cathedral. Giorgio gave us a tour of the city along with a nice lunch, which we all enjoyed.
9:00 Pick-up in Palermo city center (the port of Palermo is included) 9:30 Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia 11:00 Palermo old town on foot: Marina Square with the history of the Mafia; Quattro Canti Square, the heart of the city; Ballaro, the largest street market in Palermo; Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy - admission tickets not included 13:00 Street food tasting or lunch at a trattoria or restaurant - not included 14:30 Departure to Monreale 15:00 Cathedral of Monreale, UNESCO's world heritage site - for parking issues it is a self-guided Cathedral tour but, as an option, it is possible to have a guide waiting for you at the site 16:00 Departure from Monreale 16:30 Drop-off in Palermo city center (the port of Palermo is included) This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences, also from other Sicilian cities - please inquire!
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or equivalent (usually for up to 3 people), or 9-seater Mercedes-Benz Vito or equivalent (for 4 to 8 people). All vehicles are air-conditioned. For more than 8 people please contact me as other vehicles may be available.
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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