Explore the beautiful medieval city of Erice, the splendid Doric temple of Segesta, and see the salt pans of Trapani. Discover the ancient history and heritage of Sicily on this incredible day trip.

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Duration 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: Italian, Spanish, English

Highlights

Discover Erice, a city founded by the ancient Elymian people
Visit Segesta to see the beautiful Doric Temple built on a hilltop
Explore the salt pans of Trapani this ancient tradition is still practiced

Full description

Discover the history of Sicily from the Greeks to the Middle Ages with this day trip to Erice, the salt pans of Trapani, and Segesta. After pickup from selected locations in Palermo, drive to western Sicily to reach Erice. The ancient Elymian people founded this medieval town, once an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Continue to Trapani where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced. In the afternoon, head to Segesta, another city founded by the Elymians. Visit the 5th-century Doric temple built on a hilltop just outside the ancient city. Admire the astonishing views, before returning to Palermo.

Includes

Multilingual driver
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks
Guided tour
Entrance tickets to monuments

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Please wait outside Hotel Politeama

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine.
Opening hours are subject to change and the order of visits may change without notice.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.1/5

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Very positive experience both for the professionalism of the companions, and for the time dedicated to the visit and description of the archaeological finds in Segesta. To visit the beautiful and welcoming Erice located in an enchanting and suggestive position with a remarkable glimpse of Trapani with its salt pans.

May 25, 2022

Beautiful city beautiful view. For the temple and theater at segesta you pay 3 euros if you are younger than 25 and 6 euros otherwise. It is fine to walk to the top in 20 minutes, but if you have less mobility, there is also a bus that runs back and forth for 1.50 extra. I found the salt flats less interesting as the red water is beautiful.

August 4, 2021

Excellent day trip to Erice, segeste and the salt pans!. The guide Federico and his driver was amazing....a wealth of knowledge, and friendliness that I highly recommend to anyone interested in seeing these sights!!!! Excellent trip! Both accommodated all our needs. Very happy!

June 15, 2022

From Palermo: Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip

From Palermo: Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip

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