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Erice & Marsala Day Trip from Palermo with Lunch - Small Group Tour
Escape from the city for a day and get to know another side of Sicily with this guided semi-private group tour from Palermo to Erice and Marsala!
Head for the medieval hilltop town of Erice where lunch awaits. Then, there’s a panoramic drive along the Marsala Salt Route.
Palermo is one of Italy's most fascinating cities but after a few days there you may want to try something different. To get to know another side of Sicily, why not take a full day small group tour to the hilltop town of Erice? You’ll also get to experience one of the island’s most scenic routes along the west coast to Marsala.
The medieval hilltop village of Erice is a must on any Sicilian itinerary, and it’s the first stop on this small-group tour. Wander through its stunning cobbled streets soaking up the magical atmosphere. Find the viewpoints that look out over the nearby city of Trapani and all the way out to the Egadi Islands off the island’s west coast. As well as free time in Erice, there’ll be a stop for a traditional Sicilian granita. Delicious!
The Sicilian granita is not the only delicacy you’ll be sampling on your full day group tour from Palermo. Jump back in the minivan from Erice and you will head for the town of Marsala. You may know the name from a sweet, dessert wine, but it’s not the only product the town is famed for. It also makes excellent olive oil! We’ll stop off for a full Sicilian lunch at a local restaurant, where you will get to taste all the best local wines and olive oils from the area.
It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. That’s certainly true of the final part of your day trip from Palermo. You’ll take the Marsala salt route, a 30km journey which has been designated a natural and cultural site landscape, connecting land and sea. See windmills, basins and salt pyramids and feel the salt in the air when you wind the windows down or leave your vehicle. Much of the windmills and basins are still in use today!
Experience Includes
- Transportation to/from Palermo by luxury Mercedes Minivan or Minibus
- English speaking driver/tour leader
- Visit of Erice with granita tasting
- Visit of Marsala saline (exterior)
- Typical Sicilian lunch
- Water bottle
Experience Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-ups
- Additional refreshments/snacks
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Terms & Conditions
- You will receive a voucher for this experience. Please read it thoroughly.
- Comfortable shoes (not flip-flops) are recommended.
- Please dress for the elements. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended.
- The vehicle supplied depends on the tour occupancy on the day. It is usually either a Mercedes luxury 8-seater van or Mercedes luxury minibus.
- Itinerary subject to change without notice.
- Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for those with impaired mobility or in a wheelchair.
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Tours depart precisely at the scheduled tour start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honoured per policy. For most tours, it is not logistically possible to join the group after it has started.
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to receive your tour confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 72 hours of the scheduled departure or do not show for the tour, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
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