Erice and Marsala Full Day Tour From Palermo

Sit down for a traditional Sicilian lunch paired with Marsala's famous sweet wine and learn about the town's vibrant past and exceptional olive oils. Then, conclude your full-day tour admiring windmills and salt basins along the Marsala Salt Route and transferring back to Palermo.

Erice and Marsala Full-Day Tour Description

Your 9-hour tour includes:

• Explore Erice

• Travel along the Marsala Salt Route

• Sicilian lunch, and wine sampling

• Visit the Marsala saline (exterior)

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Minivan or Minibus

• Friendly, English-speaking local guide

• Maximum group size of 16

Travel to the Enchanting Village of Erice

After meeting your friendly guide and fellow group members at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, you'll hop aboard your luxury Mercedes Minivan or Minibus and watch the busy city gradually fade from view. Your first destination is Erice, nestled in western Sicily and famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture.

Take time to explore Erice at your leisure, wandering the village's winding alleys and soaking up the enchanting atmosphere. The views of Trapani and Egadi Island are jaw-dropping from here, but the real highlight may just be the stop to try traditional Sicilian granita.

Indulge in Sicilian Flavours in Marsala

Back on the bus, your journey continues to the town of Marsala. Widely known for its sweet dessert wine, you'll soon discover this town holds its own in both ancient wonders and modern delights. After strolling through the town's charming streets lined with elegant Baroque buildings, you'll head into a local restaurant for a traditional Sicilian lunch. With plenty of time to sample local wines and learn about the town's excellent olive oil, you'll return to the bus happily full and ready for another scenic drive.

Journey along the Marsala Salt Route

Last but certainly not least on your full-day tour from Palermo is a scenic drive along the renowned Marsala Salt Route. This captivating 30-kilometer (19-mile) stretch weaves through a unique blend of natural and cultural landscapes. Keep your eye out for picture-perfect windmills and the region's famous salt basins and pyramids, and watch as locals continue to practice their ancient tradition of salt production. You'll also have time to leave the vehicle to breathe in the salty sea air and capture the perfect photo before ending your adventure back in Palermo.