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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
As already mentioned, guests will be picked up at the agreed time and address, they will spend a day dedicated to the historical-cultural and food and wine discovery of this part of Western Sicily.
They will be able to enjoy the testimonies of ancient peoples who lived in these lands for years, from the ancient Elymians, to the Phoenicians, to the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Angevins, Aragonese, Spanish, Bourbons and Piedmontese. Each of these historical passages has left evidence of the era lived, making the whole of Sicily and in particular this area, a territory rich in archaeological parks, ancient castles, historic villages and splendid noble residences, all of this enriched by the pastry-making, culinary traditions and good wine, which make this territory unique in the modern world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
ATTENTION; Exclusive tour, no unnecessary waiting times, no sharing with other passengers. Our staff will pick you up at the time and address indicated with a Mercedes-Benz Vito van, max capacity 8 people. The vehicle and the driver will be available for as long as the tour is necessary and at the end of each day you will be taken back to your accommodation facility.
Itinerary
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1
after having picked up the guests at the time and address indicated with vans (up to 8 pax), we will continue our journey in the direction of Catellammare del Golfo, we will stop at the La Fonte bar and all guests will be offered a breakfast based on of cassatele (a local dessert made with ricotta), coffee and cappuccino.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
we will leave Castellammare del Golfo and head towards the archaeological park of Segesta. The ancient city of Segesta was built around the 7th century BC. from the Elemi, you can admire the ancient Doric temples, the agora and the theater on the top of the Barbarian mountain.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
after leaving Segesta, our journey continues in the direction of Erice, this ancient city was also founded by the Elimi. The name Erice was given in the Mussolini era, in fact in ancient times the city was called Monte Sangiuliano, the ancient village was built at around 750 meters above sea level. and it is a real fortress, with crenellated walls, guard towers, castles and access gates. In addition to enjoying the splendid panorama of the Egadi islands, you can walk through the ancient streets of the village, where you can stop to eat in some ancient trattoria, taste the mandarla sweets and the Genoese sweets. If you want you can visit the ancient cathedral of Erice (Arab-Norman art), Castello di Venere and the Torre di Ligny.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco
we will leave Erice around 3.30pm and head towards the salt pans of Trapani and Paceco. The salt pans of Trapani and Paceco represent a remnant of nature removed from urban expansion 26 years ago thanks to the establishment of the Reserve; in addition to being among the last remaining productive salt pans in Sicily, they are also a treasure chest of biodiversity, in which productive activities and nature conservation coexist. Thanks to a guided tour, guests of the museum retrace the stages and events of a history spanning centuries and centuries. Visiting these places allows you to discover the harmonies of a territory, which unites sea and land. Furthermore, the excursion helps to understand the high cultural value of an ancient industry, still current, which is that of salt cultivation. After visiting the museum, you can walk in the surrounding salt pans. Among the canals that divide the various salt pans, visitors stroll immersed in a suggestive and colorful atmosphere.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- meet and greet service
- door to door service
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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