NEW YEAR IN PALERMO - Sicilian atmosphere, history and festive mood - 5 nights
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NEW YEAR IN PALERMO - Sicilian atmosphere, history and festive mood - 5 nights

Celebrate New Year 2027 in magical Sicily! Discover the beauty of Palermo, the tastes of Italian cuisine and the unique atmosphere of the island with 5 unforgettable nights in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Destination Palermo, Italy
Next departure 30.12.2026 - 04.01.2027
Transport Flight
Duration 6 days / 5 nights
Program

Your travel programme

Palermo welcomes the New Year with festive lights over baroque squares, with the scent of canolas from Sicilian pastry shops and with the warm hospitality of the south.

DAY-1 / 30.12

Flight from Sofia to Palermo. Transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation at the selected hotel. Information meeting with your representative on the spot.

Overnight.

DAY-2 / 31.12

Breakfast. Overnight. Free time or opportunity to: additional full day excursion to Kakamo Castle, upon prior request and for an additional fee. Welcome to the New Year 2026! Overnight.

 

DAY-3 / 01.01

Breakfast. Free time or opportunity for: additional full day excursion to Cefalu, upon prior request and for an additional fee.

 

DAY-4 / 02.01

Breakfast. Overnight. Free time or opportunity to: additional full day excursion to Erice and Sedgesta, upon prior request and for an additional fee.

 

DAY-5 / 03.01

Breakfast. Overnight. Free time or opportunity to: Additional day trip to the capital Palermo and the Cathedral in Montreal, upon prior request and for an additional fee.

 

DAY-6 / 04.01

Breakfast. Leaving the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Catania Airport for direct flight Catania - Sofia. Arriving in Sofia.

 

 

Flight schedule (subject to re-confirmation):

Sofia - Palermo

Palermo - Sofia 

Why choose this program

Holiday program for all who want to start the year differently - with history, tastes and Mediterranean atmosphere in the capital of Sicily.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?
The program is 6 days / 5 nights.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: airline ticket Sofia - Palermo - Sofia with a direct flight of Wizz Air; registered luggage 20 kg and 5 kg hand luggage; airport charges; 5 nights with breakfast; airport - hotel - airport transfer; medical insurance Euroins travel assistance with 10000 euro coverage (Traveller, Option A); representative of the tour operator with Bulgarian language.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: recommended additional services booked on request: excursion - Romantic Cefalu - 46 euros for an adult, 23 euros for a child up to 11,99 years; excursion - Kakamo Castle - 57 euros for an adult, 28 euros for a child up to 11,99 years; Excursion - Palermo and Montreal Cathedral - 45 euros for an adult, 20 euros for a child up to 11,99 years; excursion - Medieval Erice and colorful Borgo Parini - 70 euros for an adult, 35 euros for a child; supplement for package MAXIMUM SECURITY - refund of the paid amount in case of travel ban for medical reasons - 15 euros; Compulsory payments:; municipal fee is paid at the reception and is determined and changed unilaterally, without warning from the local municipal administration - the full list is in the section "Price does not include".

Is there a fuel and currency charge?
The price is calculated at the price of the aircraft fuel 1000 USD per ton and rate 1 Euro = 1,08 USD. Any fuel and currency charge is announced up to 21 days before the flight date and is mandatory for payment.

Terms and conditions

Included and excluded

The price includes

  • Direct flight Sofia - Palermo - Sofia Wizz Air;
  • Registered luggage 20 kg and 5 kg hand luggage;
  • Airport taxis;
  • 5 nights with breakfast;
  • Airport - hotel - airport transfer;
  • Medical insurance Euroins travel assistance with 10000 euro coverage (Traveller, Option A);
  • Representative of the tour operator with Bulgarian language.

The price does not include

Recommended additional services booked on request:

  • Excursion - Romantic Cefalu - 46 euros for an adult, 23 euros for a child up to 11,99 years;
  • Excursion - Kakamo Castle - 57 euros for an adult, 28 euros for a child up to 11,99 years;
  • Excursion - Palermo and Montreal Cathedral - 45 euros for an adult, 20 euros for a child up to 11,99 years;
  • Excursion - Medieval Erice and colorful Borgo Parini - 70 euros for an adult, 35 euros for a child;
  • Supplement for package MAXIMUM SECURITY - refund of the paid amount in case of travel ban for medical reasons - 15 euros;

Mandatory supplements

  • Fuel and currency charge: the price is calculated at the price of the aircraft fuel 1000 US dollars per ton and rate 1 euro = 1,08 US dollars. Any fuel and currency charge is announced up to 21 days before the flight date and is mandatory for payment.
  • Municipal fee is paid at the reception and is determined and changed unilaterally, without warning from the local municipal administration.
  • The total package price excludes fees, payments and other additional costs that cannot reasonably be calculated before the contract is concluded and may have to be paid by the traveller. Examples include tourist taxes, city taxes, landing fees, embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, admission tickets to tourist sights and museums, boat and ferry tickets, public transport in certain cities, drinks consumed on coaches or aircraft, and other similar expenses.
  • Headphones during the tours - 15 euros (3 euros per person per day). It is mandatory to pay on the spot of the guide. Children up to 6 years old do not use headphones and are not charged.
  • Mandatory administrative fee 5 euros (handling fee for the office of the local partner).
Services

Optional extras

Supplement for Package Maximum security - 30 leva

Optional service

Experiences

Excursions and activities

Palermo and Montreal

Optional · SICILIA

The capital of Palermo and the Cathedral of Montreal (UNESCO) - a full day trip.


Departure from the hotel after breakfast. the Excursion Program Montréal to visit the Cathedral of the city -an exceptional masterpiece of Norman architecture of the 12th century. with impressive mosaics in Byzantine style, which tell the old and the new testament.

The tourist program continues in the capital of Sicily, Sofia. Palermo. Palermo's architecture blends all styles reflecting the city's tangled and rich history. It is the only place in the world where all the major Mediterranean civilizations have left their mark - from the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Normans, Spaniards and French. The heart of Palermo is marked by the Baroque intersection "Quatro Canti", next to it is the Piazza Pretoria with the "Fountain of Shame", behind the building of the Municipality is the Martorana Church, where the African, Byzantine mosaic and baroque merge into a harmonious masterpiece. Next to the Martorana is the church of St. Cataldo - a wonderful example of Arabo-Norman architecture.

The walk ends in front of Teatro Massimo - the biggest lyric scene in Italy. Free time with the possibility of shopping, a solo visit to the Teatro Massimo, the Catacombs of the Capuchins, some of the Arab markets, the botanical garden, the art gallery.

Return to the hotel before dinner.

 

  • Please do not wear short skirts and shorts! Shoulder coverings are needed in cathedrals and churches!
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Montreal - 4 euros (The listed entrances are current as of 18.01.2025, changes are possible)
  • Total duration of the trip about 10 hours
  • Not suitable for hard-to-move!

Kakamo Castle

Optional · SICILIA

The medieval castle of Kakamo - a half-day excursion.
Kakamo It is a medieval town, encircling one of the largest and well-protected castles in Italy since the eleventh (XI) century.
The excursion starts with a visit to the castle, during which you will dive into the past and feel the history of Sicily.
The castle offers you to explore the absolutely authentic prison cells from the Middle Ages, the tar pits, the throne room with the coats of arms of the families, the bedroom, the salons with authentic furniture.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy the incredible views of the the Rosamarina Dam and Tyrrhenian Sea.
The castle has a rich collection of weapons, once owned by the noble families who ruled the castle and the city.
Next tasting of meat delicacies with one of the best sausage masters in the area.

Free time to walk around the medieval town.
Comfortable shoes with non-slip soles are recommended.

 

  • Entrance to the castle - 6 euros
  • Total duration of the trip about 5 hours
  • Not suitable for hard-to-move!

Full day excursion to Medieval Erice and the colorful Borgo Parini

Optional · MARSALA

A full-day excursion that will take you to the most picturesque and inspiring corners of the western Sicily - a land where legends come to life, and every stone tells a story. It is a journey through time where antiquity, the Middle Ages and natural beauty merge into a unique sense of harmony.

Our first stop is Erice - a small medieval town, located high above the sea, on the site of an ancient Elim city. Upon entering, time seems to have stopped. Stone houses, narrow cobblestone streets and the scent of homemade sweets from local bakeries create an atmosphere of romance and mystery. From the top there is a magnificent view of the endless blue of the sea and the salt fields of Trapani. Erice is like a scene from a fairy tale - fortresses, churches, stone gates and panoramas that forever remain in the heart.

The afternoon brings us to Borgo Parini - a small village that attracts countless visitors with its stunning architecture, including colorful buildings inspired by the Spanish artist Gaud.. We will walk through the colorful streets decorated with beautiful murals, visit some of the colorful houses and immerse ourselves in the unique atmosphere.

 

  • Entrance for 5 buildings - museum, ancient monastery and colorful villas - 5 euros
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended!
  • Total duration of the trip about 11 hours
  • Not suitable for hard-to-move!

RomanticChefalu

Optional · SICILIA

The romantic Cefalu with a tasting of a great ice cream by a local recipe - a half-day excursion.

Walking tour of Cefalù, one of the most romantic resorts on the island. Its authentic atmosphere is shaped by small, narrow streets leading to the main square, home to a magnificent cathedral dating from the 12th century. (UNESCO).

Not far from the cathedral. the Mandraliska Museum with rich collections of valuable artifacts and paintings. Also of interest are the medieval laundromat "lavatoyo", the bastion, the old port and Porta Pescara.
Free time for shopping on the main shopping street.

Return to the hotel.

 

  • Total duration of the trip about 5 hours
  • Not suitable for hard-to-move!
Accommodations

Hotels on the itinerary

Mercure Palermo Centro

Astoria Palace Hotel

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