Private All Inclusive Erice & Marsala: Wine, Olive Oil And Salt Smell

Duration

9 hours

About

Dedicate a day of your Sicilian journey to venture away from the island's capital with this full-day private tour from Palermo, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide. The day's agenda includes a visit to the medieval hilltop town of Erice, a traditional Sicilian lunch, a wine tasting experience, and a scenic tour along the Salt Route of Marsala! As the capital of Sicily, Palermo stands out as one of the most dynamic and lively cities throughout Italy.

After a few days, you may find yourself wanting to escape the hustle and bustle! The ideal way to do this is with a full-day private tour from Palermo that takes you to the enchanting town of Erice and allows you to appreciate the stunning views of Marsala. You will set off from Palermo in a high-quality minivan accompanied by a knowledgeable driver and tour guide. Your first destination will be the medieval village perched on a hill, Erice. As you wander through the narrow streets, you’ll discover charming little courtyards. Keep an eye out for the viewpoints offering breathtaking sights of the Egadi Islands and the city of Trapani. You’ll feel as if you’re journeying through time, enveloped in a timeless beauty. Naturally, while in Sicily, it’s always the perfect moment for a snack, and in Erice, we will enjoy a delicious break with a local Sicilian granita.

There’s no need for concern, as this won't be the sole delightful experience of the day. The next stop on the day trip offers an opportunity to indulge in a traditional Sicilian lunch paired with a tasting of local wines. During this meal, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy the distinctive flavor of olive oil, a product for which this region is renowned.
After departing from Erice, the journey continues along Sicily's western coast toward Marsala, a town celebrated for its sweet wine and the intriguing salt mills road known as the Saline. As you traverse this enchanting landscape, take in the sight of salt windmills and basins that are still operational today. This 30km stretch is one of Italy's most picturesque routes, and stepping out of your vehicle will allow you to experience the salt-laden air! Following this extraordinary and memorable adventure, you will head back to Palermo.

Inclusions

• Luxury Mercedes Minivan or Minibus transportation to and from Palermo
• Driver or tour leader fluent in English
• Explore Erice with a granita tasting experience
• Tour of the Marsala salt flats (outside only)
• Wine sampling
• Traditional Sicilian lunch
• Bottle of water provided

*Kindly be aware that starting April 1st, 2025, the itinerary will no longer feature a stop for granita in Erice, as the tour duration has been reduced.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the land of authentic products and unforgettable experiences.

Clients are kindly encouraged to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.

We kindly request that you factor this into your travel plans. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any delays, no matter how brief, and we regret to inform you that failing to attend the experience will not qualify for a refund, including partial refunds.

Children and teenagers under 18 years of age should always be accompanied by at least one adult. In the event that this requirement is not met, we retain the right to exclude the underage participant, and unfortunately, no refund will be provided.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this tour.

The described itineraries may undergo slight modifications due to unforeseen operational requirements.

We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

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 suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen.