Experiences · Palermo
Your stay isjust the beginning
Around our properties, Palermo comes alive: the sea, excursions and flavours, arranged with trusted partners.
The boat tour
Four hours at sea, entirely your own
A complete private boat experience along the Palermo coastline: four hours of swim stops, views and relaxation, with everything you need for a perfect day at sea already on board.
The stops
Addaura · Roosevelt
The first crystal-clear waters just outside the city, past cliffs and liberty-style villas overlooking the sea.
Golfo di Mondello
The bay Palermitans love most — white sand and turquoise water minutes from the centre.
Riserva Naturale di Capo Gallo
A wild, protected stretch of coast, with caves and seabeds that tell Sicily's most authentic story.
Grotta Regina
The final stop, with the chance to swim right inside the cave.
On board
Three sailings, every day
Morning
9:30 – 13:30
Afternoon
14:30 – 18:30
Sunset
19:00 – 22:30
For the sunset sailing, pizza can be delivered straight to the boat on request.
Per person
€90
Group excursions
Sicily by the day, with a driver at the wheel
A shared coach, a licensed guide, one seat reserved for you: nine day trips across Sicily on a fixed weekly schedule, run by our excursions partner.
Mon · Wed · Fri
5–8hMonreale · Cefalù
The gilded Norman cathedral above Palermo, then the medieval seafront town of Cefalù — two of Sicily's most photographed skylines in one day.
Tuesday
9–12hEtna · Taormina
Europe's most famous volcano and Sicily's most elegant hilltown, in a single day.
Friday
5–8hCorleone
The heart of inland Sicily, between history, tradition and authentic landscapes.
Wednesday
5–8hPiazza Armerina
The Roman mosaics of Villa del Casale, among the best preserved in the world.
Thursday
5–8hAgrigento · Scala dei Turchi
Greek temples standing since antiquity in the Valley of the Temples, then the white limestone cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi glowing over the sea.
Friday
9–12hSiracusa · Ortigia · Noto
Syracuse's Greek theatre, the island of Ortigia and the baroque of Noto, all in one day.
Sat · Sun
5–8hSegesta · Erice · Saline
An ancient theatre on a windswept hill, a medieval village above the clouds, and the pink salt pans of Trapani at sunset.
Monday
9–12hSan Vito Lo Capo · Scopello · Castellammare
White beaches, Saracen towers and turquoise coves on the north-west coast.
Every day
~8hMarina Villa Igiea · Golfo di Mondello · Riserva di Capogallo
A day at sea between Mondello and the Capo Gallo reserve, lunch and open bar included.
Meeting point Cala Harbour, 10:00 · lunch and open bar on board · max 8 guests
Private excursions
Your own car, your own pace
A private driver and vehicle for 1 to 8 guests: the same routes across Sicily, entirely on your own schedule, with hotel pickup included.
Walking Tour & Street Food
3–4hA guided stroll through Palermo's historic markets and back streets, tasting the city's best street food along the way.
Monreale & Cefalù
5–8hThe gilded Norman cathedral above Palermo, then the medieval seafront town of Cefalù — two of Sicily's most photographed skylines in one day.
Agrigento & Scala dei Turchi
5–8hGreek temples standing since antiquity in the Valley of the Temples, then the white limestone cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi glowing over the sea.
Segesta, Erice & Saline
5–8hAn ancient theatre on a windswept hill, a medieval village above the clouds, and the pink salt pans of Trapani at sunset.
Getting around
Arrivals, departures and days at the beach
Airport transfer
Arriving at or leaving from Palermo airport? We'll take care of it — punctual and stress-free, at any time.
Rates may vary for services after 8pm.
Book on WhatsAppMondello shuttle
Reach Palermo's best-loved beach with our dedicated shuttle, times arranged in advance.
Indicative hours 9am – 4pm, other time slots on request.
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Transfers across Palermo & Sicily
Need to reach a destination in the city, the province, or anywhere in Sicily? We'll take care of the transfer, tailored to you.
Prices vary depending on the destination.
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Scooter & car rental
Palermo is yours, completely free
“Palermo is yours — exploring it by scooter is a different story altogether.”
Our official partner Europmoto offers brand-new scooters and cars, helmets included, with no hidden costs. Use the exclusive Ninfa House code for an instant 5% discount.
Every day, worry-free
Small gestures, a warm welcome
Extra cleaning & linen change
On request, additional cleaning and a linen change for an even more comfortable stay.
Pizzeria Sciuscià
Authentic Neapolitan pizza on Via Dante: light dough and quality ingredients, just steps from Ninfa House.
A dedicated discount for our guestsLocal experiences
The rest of Palermo, within reach
Tours, excursions and local activities, available to browse and book through platforms like GetYourGuide: from Arab-Norman Palermo to the Aeolian Islands, sea caves and coastal villages.
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