Private Segesta, Erice, Salt Pans -Shore Excursion from Trapani with Local Guide

This Exclusive Private Shore Excursion, departing from Trapani with a licensed Local Guide, provides a great overview of Sicily. Relax on a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to reach Segesta, a well-preserved Greek archaeological site that has inspired generations of travelers and artists. A visit to Segesta is an experience you cannot miss.

Next, explore the medieval town of Erice which is just about 2400 feet above sea level. Cool even in a hot Sicilian summer, offers on clear days magnificent views. According to Thucydides, it was a city like no other; a sacred place dedicated to the goddess of love and fecundity, Aphrodite for the Greeks, Venus for the Romans. Enjoy a panoramic view of Trapani, its salt flats and the Egadi Islands.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico, Contrada Barbaro SNC, 91013 Calatafimi-Segesta, Sicily Italy

Disembark from your cruise ship and greet your Local Guide at the Port of Trapani. Take a scenic drive from Trapani to Segesta through the Sicilian landscape. Segesta is located on the isolated Mount Barbaro and, according to traditional legends, had a Trojan origin. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the well-preserved Greek Temple and Theater built in the late 5th century BC. Also see the remains of an Arabic mosque, a Norman church and the Forum Romanum at this fascinating archaeological site.

Duration: 2 hours

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

The next stop on the tour is the medieval town of Erice. Time for a lunch break. Then take a stroll trough the quaint cobblestone streets of this ancient city to reach the public garden located near the ruins of the Norman Castle. With its unique location about 2,400 feet above sea level, Erice is cool even in during the hot Sicilian summer. Your guide will point out several medieval churches as you explore the town and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Trapani, its salt flats and the Egadi Islands below. Back to the port in Trapani.

Duration: 2 hours