Enjoy your journey in the land of Sun, among archaeological and cultural wonders, majestic evidences of a glorious past and unique culinary experiences from ancient traditions, made of delicacies and sublime wines
- All transfers by GT coach as in the program - 3 Overnight stay in historical house hotel at Sambuca di Sicilia - International Buffet breakfast (sweet and savory) - 4 Overnight stay in country hotel de charm in Erice area - International Buffet breakfast (sweet and savory) - 2 Dinners in hotel at Sambuca di Sicilia (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Typical dinner at local restaurant in Sambuca di Sicilia historical center (menu of 4 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 3 Dinners in hotel at Erice (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Typical dinner at local restaurant in Erice (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Light lunch with tasting of the excellence “Vastedda del Belice cheese” and typical products in diary farm + visit the farm in Sambuca di Sicilia area (buffet tasting including mineral water and wine) - 1 Lunch at typical delicatessen shop in the historical center of Marsala - Visit the Saline della Laguna with “salt tasting” – With English speaking guide - Meeting with the shepherd and tasting of Ricotta cheese in Sambuca di Sicilia countryside - 1 Ferry boat ticket to the island of Mothia (round trip) - Guided visit of Sambuca di Sicilia (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Archaeological site of Selinunte (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Marsala (4 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Erice (3 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Island of Mothia and Saline of the Lagoon (FD)– with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Palermo (4 h) – with English speaking guide - City tax - Taxes and fees
- Entrance tickets to parks, monuments and churches, if expected - Anything else is not listed under “Services included”
Arrival at the airport of Palermo Transfer to Sambuca di Sicilia Accommodation in historical house hotel Welcome dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Airport of Palermo – Sambuca di Sicilia 94 km /1h10
Breakfast in hotel Full day dedicated to discover the wonderful territory and the excellences of Sambuca di Sicilia Meeting with a shepherd who will show you the production process of Ricotta cheese Departure for a famous local diary Light lunch with tasting of the excellence “Vastedda del Belice cheese” and typical products Back to Sambuca di Sicilia Back to accommodation in Sambuca di Sicilia Dinner in hotel Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Castelvetrano Visit the archaeological site of Selinunte, one of Sicily's great Greek archaeological sites Back to Sambuca di Sicilia Visit a famous local winery in Sambuca di Sicilia country house and tasting of fine typical wines Back to accommodation Time at leisure Dinner at local restaurant in the historical center of Sambuca di Sicilia Overnight Distances: Sambuca di Sicilia – Castelvetrano 37 km / 40 minutes
Breakfast in hotel and check out Departure to Marsala Visit the town and the Museum of the Punic Ship Famous for the landing of Garibaldi and the Thousand on 11 May 1860 and for the production of Marsala wine, the beautiful town of Marsala stands on Capo Boeo, overlooking the islands Egadi and includes the Regional Nature Reserve of the Islands of the Lagoon of Marsala. Its monuments, churches and museums tell the story of a city with important and prestigious past where the Arabian influence has played a very important role. Marsala is also city of the sea, characterized by beautiful nature, with beaches of fine white sand. Very interesting is also the Punic shipwreck of Marsala kept in the Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi. The wreck, found a few meters below sea level, is an important testimony of the First Punic War, fought by the Romans against the Carthaginians for the conquest of Sicily. Lunch at typical delicatessen shop in the historical center of Marsala Time at leisure Departure to Erice area Accommodation in country relais de charm Dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Sambuca di Sicilia – Marsala 78 km / 1h16 Marsala – Erice 49 km / 1h00
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Erice borgo One in Erice you will be led in one of the most famous School to attend a typical Sicilian Pastry class with lunch tasting at the end of the course Time at leisure to visit the borgo and enjoy shopping among pastry and handcraft ceramics shops which make Erice famous worldwide Back to accommodation in Erice area Dinner in hotel Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure for an excursion in the island of Mothia by ferry with boarding in Marsala Sightseeing tour of the island, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century. B.C. It was one of the most flourishing and well known Phoenician colonies and thanks to its strategic position it was at the center of the thriving commercial trade of the Mediterranean Visit the Saline della Laguna with “salt tasting”, a very original and tasty experience A suggestive and extraordinary area in front of the island of Mothia, on the famous "salt route", in the heart of the Natural Reserve of the Stagnone Islands. Back to accommodation in Erice area Time at leisure Dinner at typical restaurant in the historical center of Erice Overnight Distances: Erice – Marsala 48 km / 1h00 Marsala – Island of Mothia 10 minutes by ferry
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Palermo and visit of the city Palermo, together with the duomo of Monreale and the duomo of Cefalù, represents the Arabic - Norman itinerary and UNESCO World Heritage site. They are the highest expression of the union of two opposite worlds, the Muslim Arab and the Catholic Norman. The visit of the Arabic - Norman Palermo includes the Cathedral, the Norman Palace, the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Church of Martorana. Visit the Vucciria, famous and picturesque historical market of Palermo. Time at leisure Back to accommodation in Erice area Dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Erice – Palermo 113 km / 1h47
Breakfast in hotel and check out Departure to the airport of Palermo End of services Distances: Erice – Airport of Palermo 90 km / 1h15
