From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Italy, Sicilia, Palermo
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  • 9 hours
  • Palermo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Allocate a day of your Sicilian escapade to break away from the island's capital on this comprehensive small group day tour from Palermo, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour escort. The schedule encompasses a visit to the medieval hilltop town of Erice, a delectable lunch, a wine and olive oil tasting at a winery or traditional farm, and a panoramic drive along Marsala’s captivating Salt Route.
While Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, stands as one of Italy's most exhilarating cities, you might find solace in stepping away from its vivacious rhythm after a couple of days. And what better means to achieve this than partaking in a full day small group tour from Palermo, an expedition that unveils the captivating town of Erice and presents the opportunity to marvel at the distinctive vistas of Marsala. Your journey will commence from Palermo, aboard an air-conditioned minivan, guided by an adept driver and tour leader. Brace yourself for a truly extraordinary and enchanting day.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Erice, Erice, Province of Trapani, Sicily

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.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Marsala, Marsala, Province of Trapani, Sicily

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.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: SEI - Saline Ettore E Infersa, Contrada Ettore Infersa senza numero civico, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking driver/tour leader
  • Exploration of Erice, including a delightful granita tasting experience
  • Exterior tour of the Marsala salt pans
  • Lunch - Typical Sicilian lunch in a winery or farm
  • Complimentary water bottle
  • Engaging wine tasting session

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

Janine_A

25 Apr, 2024

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. 😁

MaryGrace_M

21 Apr, 2024

Great safe driver. Wonderful winery experience with knowledgeable guide and delicious lunch. The whole day was much better than expected

Ann_Q

13 Apr, 2024

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.

John_B

12 Apr, 2024

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!

Bernadette_O

31 Oct, 2023

Wonderful day with Gigliola, a wonderful guide! Loved Erice and Marsala, and the breakfast pastry and lunch at the winery.

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