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Operated on Tuesday and Saturday from Palermo. Multilingual tour: Italian and English. Other languages on request.

Highlights

• Discover the melting pot of Italy's many ancient cultures
• Explore Erice, an ancient religious site
• Learn about saltpanning & Travel through the Salt Way Road
• Visit the Archaeological area of Segesta

Description

The tour will start from one of the meeting points located in Palermo. Then departure to tour western Sicily where we reach Erice uptown. The Elymians settled the medieval town of Erice, which was an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit independently some of the famous homemade pastry shops—world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries. Later we travel through the Saltpans to see the historic salt flats works, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced. Then we continue onto Segesta, one of the major cities of the ancient indigenous Elymian people, to visit independently the unfinished Doric temple (Admission Fee: not included), late 5th century BC, built on a hilltop just outside of the ancient city and has a commanding view of the surrounding area. Then we return to Palermo. THE ITINERARY COULD BE OPERATED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION

Includes

Multilingual tour escort or driver-guide (depending from tour group size) Transport by air-conditioned vehicle Visit as per itinerary

Important Information

• Minimum number apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund It is required to be at the meeting point on time. Delays will be considered a NO SHOW and NO REFUND will be authorized Please note the duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the day and traffic conditions Please share with us any mobility restriction Not wheelchair accessible Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund