Palermo to Segesta Tour: Explore Historic Sites and Breathtaking Landscapes
4.7
13 Ratings
Calatafimi-Segesta
Embark on a captivating tour from Palermo to Segesta and immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of western Sicily. Explore archaeological sites, medieval villages, and the enchanting Saline di Nubia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parco Archeologico - The Archaeological Park of Segesta is a place where you can admire what is considered one of the most fascinating and mysterious Temples of Magna Grecia, and where you can enjoy the ancient theater overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare.
- Erice - Climbing Mount San Giuliano at 750 meters high we reach the medieval village of Erice, the town of Phoenician and Greek origin is said to be protected by Venus, and it is precisely the beauty of its landscapes and atmospheres that strikes the most. Among the places of interest are the Castle of Venus, the Cordici Museum, the Elimo-Punic walls, the Church of Sant’Orsola, the Spanish Quarter. The walk offers views and local crafts.
- Trapani - The city of Trapani offers the fascinating historical center of Arabic style with its baroque monuments and balconies, among its points of interest: the Ligny Tower, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Agostino Pepoli Regional Museum, the Colombaia Castle, the fountain of Saturn.
- Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco - The Saline di Nubia preserve the millenary salt growing activity. The landscape is made even more suggestive by the presence of numerous windmills. don’t miss the salt museum.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Italian-English bilingual driver
What's Not Included
- Admission is €8.00 for adults, €4.00 for children aged 18 to 25. free for minors
- Shuttle service inside the temple of Segesta
- Tour guide (bookable on request)
Additional Information
Join us in exploring the most magnificent and prosperous locations in Western Sicily, where you will encounter exceptional landscapes and panoramas. Immerse yourself in the past through the allure of archaeological spots and medieval hamlets that reveal enduring sceneries, fragrances, and sounds. Our journey begins at the archaeological locale of Segesta, a fusion of history and legend, boasting a grand Doric temple and ancient amphitheater. Our journey proceeds to Erice, a medieval hamlet located atop Mount San Giuliano, offering glimpses of history and unparalleled ambiance with every step. Descending from the hill, we round off our journey at the Saline di Nubia, housing a museum displaying the ancient tools used throughout millennia of salt farming.
- Note: Our driver is not a specialized guide, he only provides background information about the tour.
Location
Parco Archeologico
Contrada Barbaro SNC
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(13 Ratings)
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Kim_m
Dec 15, 2023
Great private driver - We had a wonderful experience with Dario our driver. He was very careful on the roads and was helpful with assisting us with pictures at some of our stops. Highly recommend!
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Joan_d
Oct 28, 2023
We recently enjoyed a day... - We recently enjoyed a day tour from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, Trapani and salt pans. Our tour guide was Mirko. He was fabulous. He spoke fluent English, pointed out all of the highlights and answered all of our questions. He made our day trip memorable. I will feel very comfortable in recommending Viator to all of my family and friends.
Thank you Mirko for helping us create wonderful memories!
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Lg23
Sep 19, 2023
An excellent tour - An excellent tour. Our driver was lovely and looked after us very well. The temple is truly amazing and the view over the salt pans in the late afternoon was charming.
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Annette_g
Jun 29, 2023
Best Day Tour - Our drivers, Dmitri and Francesco were absolutely wonderful! We had a large group of adults so we needed two vans. They kept our group together and stayed on track. The vans were super roomy and comfy!
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Andrew_s
May 20, 2023
Segesta, Erice and Trapani Salt Pans - We initially thought this was a bit pricey, but we got a personal tour for a day in a chauffeur driven Mercedes. Our driver Francesco was very nice. Worth the money.
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Evelyn_v
Apr 30, 2023
We had an excellent... - We had an excellent experience with Viator’s private, full day tour to Segesta, Erice, Trapani and the salt pans outside of the town of Trapani. We booked two days prior for this Sunday tour bc another arrangement cancelled on short notice. Viator confirmed the tour with a driver. We requested a private guide and a van and they said they would do their best to provide these. We were happy to be picked up in a large van with a competent guide. Our driver Mirko was an excellent driver, his English was perfect, he and our guide Vanda were personable, knowledgeable, generous and went above and beyond to show us every last place on the itinerary, even though it meant going past 5pm. We would book with Viator again without hesitation, and can recommend Mirko and Vanda for making our day a remarkable experience.
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Charlene_b
Feb 3, 2023
A Day out from Palermo - Mirko, our driver, was the added value to this trip. He answered questions, explained sites along the the way, and made helpful suggestions. We enjoyed his humor as well.
Segeste and Erice were particularly enjoyable. Trapani less so, most likely as we were in off-season and were there in the afternoon when most sites and businesses were closed.
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Allen_b
Oct 3, 2022
A delightful, many faceted day trip from Palermo on a beautiful day… - It was great with lots of cordial assistance needed and happily provided after a slide and fall down on a wet ramp earlier in the week outside the il Gesu church in Roma. Francesco searched for a nice Sunday lunch restaurant in Trapani and found one for us. Yum! Thank you. And what can be said about Segesta and the Elymians? Wow! The salt flats were a whole new world we never knew existed.
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Cheleabear
May 30, 2022
Thank you Mirko for the excellent service and the laughs!!! - We used this company for a private airport transfer to and from Palermo airport and also to tour various cities around Palermo. We were lucky enough to be assigned Mirko. He was an excellent driver, always willing to go the extra mile to show us sights, make sure we tasted the best cannoli ever and even dazzle us with his jokes. :) We truly had such a great time with Mirko, at the end our our trip he was like family. Book this company and ask for Mirko. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Mirko for making our trip so much fun!!
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Marc_b
Sep 28, 2023
Misunderstanding - The driver spoke English but apparently only knew the present tense. I left something behind (my identification) in Segesta. He appeared to understand and said “We go to Segesta.” He never turned back to Segesta. He meant me to understand that we had already been to Segesta. Beyond that, he did not understand that I had to go back.
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