MARSALA WINERY, ERICE and SALT FLAT COAST Private Trapani Shore Excursion

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

• Private Shore Excursion led by licensed Guide Driver
• Taste the famous Marsala wines
• Stunning views in Erice and photo opportunities
• Comfortable transport by Luxury Mercedes
• Hassle-free round-trip travel from the port in Trapani

The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in the wine capital of MARSALA, which gives the name to the world-famous wine. The nearby SALT PANS with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia. ERICE, with its unique location, just about 2500 feet above sea level, it overlooks nearby Trapani and the salt flats, and is surrounded by a lush park and hilltop castles, which offer charming old stone streets to stroll and several medieval churches to investigate.

What's Included

Transportation by Mercedes or Volvo SUV
Bottled water
Wine tasting
Guide Driver
Exclusive Private tour
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up/drop off at the Port or your hotel in Trapani

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your LOCAL GUIDE at the port of Trapani, then drive on board of a Premium Mercedes vehicle along the SALT FLAT coast till MARSALA. On the way you'll be able to do some photo stops. The nearby salt pans with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in MARSALA in 1860 to start the unification of Italy. The town preserves a small center even though it was heavily bombed during WW2. Arrive in Marsala for a Wine Tasting in one of the area's historic wineries. Learn more about the Marsala-wine making process and the fascinating history of local viticulture. The visit at a local WINERY includes some wine tasting of the widely known Marsala wine.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Continue to ERICE where a stroll trough the cobblestoned streets of the medieval town will take us to the public garden located nearby the ruins of the Norman castle. The view from here is stunning. It is not just the views, however that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. You'll have time for a lunch break and taste the famous almond pastries. Back to Trapani.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • No infants allowed
  • Eating or the use of suncreams inside the vehicle is not allowed
  • Tours are only for Non-Smokers
Supplied by Mimmo Sicily Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Zombie
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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