Field Trip

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Itinerary

  • Date Saturday June 28, 2025

  • Departure Point Teatro Massimo Palermo

  • Start Time 09:00 AM

  • End time 16:30 PM

  • Itinerary

  • 09:00 AM Departure from Teatro Massimo, Palermo Participants meet at the iconic Teatro Massimo for check-in and boarding.

  • 09:30 AM Arrival at Monreale Cathedral (Duomo di Monreale) Guided visit of the world-renowned Cathedral, a masterpiece of Norman architecture.  Admire the 12th-century golden mosaics depicting biblical scenes.  Visit the Cloisters of the Benedictine Monastery, a serene and artistic gem.

  • 11:15 AM Departure from Monreale

  • 11:30 AM Sicilian Sweets Experience A stop at a traditional Sicilian pasticceria for a tasting of typical local sweets, such as:  Cannoli  Cassata  Buccellato Accompanied by local coffee or almond milk.

  • 12:15 PM Departure to San Martino delle Scale

  • 12:45 PM Visit to San Martino delle Scale Abbey Guided tour of the ancient Benedictine monastery, founded in the 14th century and set in the scenic hills outside Palermo. Explore:  The historic cloisters  Baroque interiors  Monastic library and traditions

  • 13:30 PM Special Sicilian Lunch at the Abbey Guest House A carefully curated meal featuring local, seasonal products and traditional Sicilian dishes, enjoyed in a peaceful monastic setting.

  • 15:30 PM Departure back to Palermo

  • 16:30 PM Arrival at Teatro Massimo End of excursion. Free time or continuation of conference activities.