Full Day Sicilian Tour from Palermo: Explore Erice and Marvel at Marsala
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22 Ratings
Palermo
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Erice - The amazingly sited Castello di Venere in Erice. Towering over the west of Sicily at 751m above sea level and often covered in its own personal cloud, Erice is a wonderfully preserved Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history.
- Marsala - Marsala is the most populated town in its province and the fifth in Sicily. The town is famous for the docking of Giuseppe Garibaldi on 11 May 1860 (the Expedition of the Thousand) and for its Marsala wine. A feature of the area is the Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve – a marine area with salt ponds.
- SEI - Saline Ettore E Infersa - The salt marshes of Marsala in Sicily are a unique spectacle. Imagine finding yourself in front of placid stretches of water framed by slight white salt dunes where, suddenly, you can see traditional mills. Keep imagining that you are witnessing this show during the sunset time. The orange-red color of the setting sun turns purple and the landscape becomes extraordinarily magical. Well this is one of the experiences you can have by going to the Marsala Salt Pans during an itinerary in Sicily.
What's Included
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Engaging wine tasting session
- Exploration of Erice, including a delightful granita tasting experience
- English speaking driver/tour leader
- Exterior tour of the Marsala salt pans
- Complimentary water bottle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information
Dedicate a day of your Sicilian adventure to explore beyond the island’s capital with this all-encompassing small group day tour from Palermo, led by an experienced tour guide. The itinerary includes a trip to the medieval hilltop town of Erice, a delicious lunch, a wine and olive oil tasting at a winery or traditional farm, and a scenic drive along Marsala’s stunning Salt Route.
While Palermo, the lively capital of Sicily, is one of Italy’s most thrilling cities, you might appreciate a break from its energetic pace after a few days. What better way to do this than by joining a full-day small group tour from Palermo, which reveals the charming town of Erice and offers the chance to admire the unique landscapes of Marsala. Your adventure will start in Palermo, in an air-conditioned minivan, accompanied by a skilled driver and tour leader. Prepare for an unforgettable and magical day.
- We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Please note that this tour might be run on Mercedes luxury 8-seater vans or Mercedes luxury minibuses according to the tour occupancy and always providing the highest possible quality
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
- Please inform us first about food allergies and intolerances
Location
Via Volturno, 44
Via Volturno
TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO
Located at Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo.
We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Janine_a
Apr 25, 2024
Erice to wine - Renato was a fantastic guide. He explained about the towns on the way to Erice and everything around. Erice is stunning and it was great to be there in the morning when it was quiet. The salt plains are impressive. The vineyard with wine tasting and food is also well worth the trip, great day. Our favourite trip of the holiday. 😁
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Marygrace_m
Apr 21, 2024
Erice wine tour - Great safe driver. Wonderful winery experience with knowledgeable guide and delicious lunch. The whole day was much better than expected
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Ann_q
Apr 13, 2024
First rate from start to finish - Our driver, Renato was excellent, both pleasant and well informed. His van was very comfortable. The food and wine included in the tour package were delicious. In sum, quite a fun experience. Well worth it.
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John_b
Apr 12, 2024
Great tour and experience. - We were solo with our driver, Renato and he was excellent to spend the day with. He had expert knowledge of the area and was awesome. Unforgettable experience!
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Bernadette_o
Oct 31, 2023
Beautiful day - Wonderful day with Gigliola, a wonderful guide! Loved Erice and Marsala, and the breakfast pastry and lunch at the winery.
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Sydney_c
Oct 30, 2023
Falling in love with Sicily - This was the absolute best tour we’ve been on in Sicily. Our guide, Gigi, is a gem who gave us the opportunity to explore, ask questions and try delectable foods. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to escape the busy, hectic, lively city of Palermo for a unique, calmer experience with a caring and authentic guide. This trip will make you fall in love with Sicily. Thank you Gigi!
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Neide_d
Oct 21, 2023
Wonderful, beautiful and enlightening tour! - Gigi, our tour guide was exceptional. She was personable and made the tour enjoyable. She was knowledgeable and caring and we learned so much from her. We have been to 6 tours while in Italy and Gigi was the best guide out of all of them.
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Geikki
Oct 3, 2023
Worth the money!! - It is a little more expensive than other trips to Erice and Marsala, but my God what a great trip. We were lucky to have Gigi as our tour guide, funny, well meaning and knowledgeable. The driver got us safely around to the various places (and down Erice😀). The food we got for the wine tasting was unforgettable and a nice group of fellow travelers. Recommended!
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June
Sep 7, 2023
A wonderful day! - Renata our guide was simply amazing -warm ,knowledgeable , organized and had answers to all our questions. We felt completely safe with our driver Giuseppe and we enjoyed the warm banter between him and Renata about his learning English. Erica was magical and we enjoyed the historical history that Renata was able to share and local treats and coffee.
The day was finished with a vineyard visit where one of the winemakers gave us a detailed and enthusiastic tour, followed by traditional Sicilian food beautifully paired with wine.
Thankyou Renata and Giuseppe !
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Mary_z
Sep 6, 2023
Completely worthwhile experience! - I enjoyed every moment of this 9 hour tour! Ericé is a uniquely beautiful historic mountain village, the Marsala winery was an unexpected treat, and Gigi our tour guide was wonderful. She created a nice flow in our long day & explained things in such a natural way that they were easy to remember. Great day overall!!!
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