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Day 10 Jun 10, 2027 Palermo The capital of Sicily is situated on a crescent-shaped bay on the island's north coast. Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Due to its favourable location, Sicily's most interesting city has attracted almost every people and culture touching the Mediterranean world. Its most unique characteristic is a harmonious blend of Arab-Norman cultures mixed with Byzantine and Jewish elements, which created some unforgettable and resplendent works of art. Phoenician traders first colonized Palermo in the 6th-century BC, but it was the Carthaginians, who built the important fortress here that caught the covetous eye of the Romans. After the first Punic War, the Romans took control of the city in the 3rd-century BC. Following several invasions by the Vandals, Sicily was settled by Arabs, who made the country an emirate and Palermo a showpiece capital that rivalled in splendour both Cordoba and Cairo. The city became a magical place of palaces and mosques, minarets and palm trees. In the 11th-century Palermo was conquered by the Norman ruler, Roger de Hauteville. During the Normans' hundred-year occupation, the city experienced a remarkable period of enlightenment and a flourishing of the arts. Counting a population of more than 300,000, Palermo became the centre of Norman rule and one of the most important trading centres between East and West. Eventually, Palermo was incorporated into the “Kingdom of the Two Sicilies” under the Swabian ruler Frederick II, known as the Holy Roman Emperor. After the bloody Sicilian Vespers uprising in 1282, the Spanish took control and brought the Inquisition to Palermo. Some historians believe that the nature of the Inquisition helped foster the protective secret societies that eventually evolved into the Mafia. Today, visitors can still experience the legacy of Palermo's rich past. Great Arab-Norman buildings include the Cappella Palatina, La Martorana, San Giovanni degli Eremiti and, a few miles outside the city, the Cathedral of Monreale. Palermo's bustling streets and animated markets give the town an Oriental feel. The Quattro Canti, or Four Corners, is the monumental crossroads laid out in 1608-1620 at the central intersection of the four longest and straightest streets of the city. North of Piazza Castelnuovo lie the avenues of the new city. Most sights are scattered along three major streets: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Maqueda and Via Roma. A vigorous metropolis with a strong historical profile, Palermo is packed with interesting sights, which make it an enriching and enjoyable place to explore. Palermo port guide Search cruises visiting Palermo

Palermo photo — Day 10 Jun 10, 2027 Palermo The capital of Sicily is situated on a crescent-shaped bay on the island's north coast. Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Due to its favourable location, Sicily's most interesting city has attracted almost every people and culture touching the Mediterranean world. Its most unique characteristic is a harmonious blend of Arab-Norman cultures mixed with Byzantine and Jewish elements, which created some unforgettable and resplendent works of art. Phoenician traders first colonized Palermo in the 6th-century BC, but it was the Carthaginians, who built the important fortress here that caught the covetous eye of the Romans. After the first Punic War, the Romans took control of the city in the 3rd-century BC. Following several invasions by the Vandals, Sicily was settled by Arabs, who made the country an emirate and Palermo a showpiece capital that rivalled in splendour both Cordoba and Cairo. The city became a magical place of palaces and mosques, minarets and palm trees. In the 11th-century Palermo was conquered by the Norman ruler, Roger de Hauteville. During the Normans' hundred-year occupation, the city experienced a remarkable period of enlightenment and a flourishing of the arts. Counting a population of more than 300,000, Palermo became the centre of Norman rule and one of the most important trading centres between East and West. Eventually, Palermo was incorporated into the “Kingdom of the Two Sicilies” under the Swabian ruler Frederick II, known as the Holy Roman Emperor. After the bloody Sicilian Vespers uprising in 1282, the Spanish took control and brought the Inquisition to Palermo. Some historians believe that the nature of the Inquisition helped foster the protective secret societies that eventually evolved into the Mafia. Today, visitors can still experience the legacy of Palermo's rich past. Great Arab-Norman buildings include the Cappella Palatina, La Martorana, San Giovanni degli Eremiti and, a few miles outside the city, the Cathedral of Monreale. Palermo's bustling streets and animated markets give the town an Oriental feel. The Quattro Canti, or Four Corners, is the monumental crossroads laid out in 1608-1620 at the central intersection of the four longest and straightest streets of the city. North of Piazza Castelnuovo lie the avenues of the new city. Most sights are scattered along three major streets: Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Maqueda and Via Roma. A vigorous metropolis with a strong historical profile, Palermo is packed with interesting sights, which make it an enriching and enjoyable place to explore. Palermo port guide Search cruises visiting Palermo

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 68-day span: $10,298 · range $10,298–$10,498

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

Not available

Balcony

from $10,498

$749 / night

Fare rows

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,498

$749 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,598

$757 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,898

$778 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,998

$785 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,098

$792 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,198

$799 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,298

$807 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,498

$821 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,498

$892 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,698

$907 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,898

$921 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $15,998

$1,142 / night

Fare rows

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,998

$1,142 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,198

$1,157 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,398

$1,171 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,998

$1,714 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $24,598

$1,757 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Explorer Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $25,198

$1,799 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner’s Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $31,998

$2,285 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Viking and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Show all 18 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV1	Balcony
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV2	Balcony
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV3	Balcony
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV4	Balcony
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV5	Balcony
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom	DV6	Balcony
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	PV1	Balcony
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	PV2	Balcony
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom	PV3	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	V1	Balcony
Veranda Stateroom	V2	Balcony
Explorer Suite	ES1	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES2	Suite
Explorer Suite	ES3	Suite
Owner’s Suite	OS	Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite	PS1	Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite	PS2	Suite
Penthouse Junior Suite	PS3	Suite

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