Private Marsala Winery, Erice and Salt Flats Coast Shore Excursion- from Trapani

WINE & PANORAMA LOVERS DELIGHT TOUR. Private Shore Excursion with a licensed Local Guide and transportation by Top Class Mercedes Minivan.

Sicily has more vineyards than any other Italian regions competing for first place as the largest wine producer. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in the wine capital of MARSALA, which gives the name to the world-famous wine.

The nearby SALT PANS with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia.

ERICE, with its unique location, just about 2500 feet above sea level, it overlooks nearby Trapani and the salt flats, and is surrounded by a lush park and hilltop castles, which offer charming old stone streets to stroll and several medieval churches to investigate.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco, Garibaldi 138, 91011, Trapani, Sicily Italy

Meet your Local Guide at the port of Trapani, then drive along the SALT FLAT coast till MARSALA. On the way you'll be able to do some photo stops. The nearby salt pans with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cantine Pellegrino, Via del Fante 39 Ex Lungomare Salinella, 91025, Marsala, Sicily Italy

Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in MARSALA in 1860 to start the unification of Italy. The town preserves a cosy center with its cathedral from the norman times, even though it was heavily bombed during WW2. Arrive in charming Marsala for Wine Tasting in one of the area's historic wineries. Learn more about the Marsala-wine making process and the fascinating history of local viticulture. The visit at a local WINERY includes some wine tasting of the widely known Marsala wine.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Castello di Venere, Largo Castello, 91016, Erice, Sicily Italy

Continue to ERICE where a stroll trough the cobblestoned streets of the medieval town will take us to the public garden located nearby the ruins of the Norman castle. The view from here is stunning. It is not just the views, however that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. You'll have time for a lunch break and taste the famous almond pastries. Back to Trapani.

Duration: 3 hours