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SALT TOUR: tour of the salt pans of Trapani, Paceco and Nubia
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407 Ratings
Trapani
A journey across three distinct salt pans presents a magical opportunity to learn about the process of salt production and collection. A stop at the salt museum, coupled with a tasting session of flavored salt, combines nature and heritage on this tour, ensuring an experience you won’t forget.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco - The tour begins at via admiral Staiti n101 (fire brigade barracks), near the port. In just 10 minutes, we will arrive at the first salt mine, “Maria Stella,” where we will see the first mill constructed in Trapani. Next, we move to the “Chiusicella” salt pan, where we will explain the process of cultivating integral salt and observe flamingos, herons, and black-winged stilts. The final salt pan visit includes entry into an ancient mill over 600 years old, now a museum, where we will learn about the historical tools, their functions, the significance of salt in this region, and the differences between past and present practices. We will also taste salt crystals and the highly prized fleur de sel, both natural and flavored with orange, lemon, rosemary, and oregano. To conclude, we will take a scenic walk through the salting tanks, known as “the path of the salt maker.”
- Mulino Maria Stella - We will view the first mill built in the Trapani area, dating back to the late 15th century.
- Salina Calcara - Observe pink and white, as well as white and grey flamingos.
- Saline Culcasi - Visit the Salt Museum, enter a 15th-century mill, taste salt crystals and fleur de sel, and follow the salt worker’s route.
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What's Included
- Visit to 3 diverse salt pans
- Experience the Path of the Salt Worker
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Taste unique salt crystal and aromatized fine flower
- Entrance to the Salt Museum included
Additional Information
- Minivans sanitized in compliance with the covid-19 regulations
Location
Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 101
Via Ammiraglio Staiti
The meeting point is the fire station in the port area of Trapani, I drive a 9-seater Ford tourneo metallic grill with Trapaniemotions written
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Matteomarchet
Jul 23, 2024
Tourist Guide beyond expectations - We booked for a guided tour of the Trapani salt pans. We thought it was the usual normal Guide but, Alessio Cicero, was a super Guide since from when we left to when we returned, he explained to us beyond expectations everything you could know.... great choice Trapani Emotions
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Ljbee
Jul 17, 2024
Great experience! - Seeing the salt pans at sunset was a really special experience, and Alessio was the perfect guide- interesting, fun and friendly. I went with my 13 year old and we both had a great time. Would certainly recommend!
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Mariapiagori
Jul 8, 2024
Pleasant and competent , cultured , helpful guide . - A pleasure to hear is an experienced, discreet, polite, helpful guide. Trip to the salt pans rich in details, loves and makes love his land. I recommend it
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Wanderer43575371502
Jul 8, 2024
Salt Pan History and Beauty - The sunset salt pan tour was incredible! If you enjoy history and beautiful things, put this on your list. Easy pick up/drop off point with lots of nearby parking. Our guide Alessio was so friendly, welcoming, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. We saw three different salt pans and visited the salt museum at one of them.
The history is fascinating as is the technical aspects of how the salt is made. We tasted different salts and got to walk around one of the pans at our own pace. The pictures can’t do it justice.
I highly recommend this tour if you plan to travel to Trapani, and Trapani Emotions especially. The experience was just over two hours so it was easy to do activities before and then have dinner afterwards!
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Paula
Jul 7, 2024
An activity not to be missed!! - Alessio is an exceptional person!! He only speaks Italian and we speak French, but he has booked us a visit in a very small group to speak slowly and to make sure that we can understand the explanations. The activity includes travelling to the Trapani Saltworks in a very clean and comfortable private minivan. After listening to valuable explanations about salt harvesting, you will go to the Salt Museum. The guide provides a private tour of the guide so you can ask your questions. You can then taste the excellent local salt (and buy some if you like), then you can walk alone in the saltworks. We were there just before sunset, and the view was beautiful!!! At the end of the activity, a little attention from Alessio particularly touched us!!
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Chiarapf8479ih
Jul 6, 2024
Tour da non perdere a Trapani! - Tour fantastico delle saline di Trapani! Alessio guides impeccable, does his job with dedication and passion, not just a guide... Visit the salt pan, the salt museum, and bonus sunset photos on the salt pans, with the Aegadian Islands as a backdrop! Perfetto!
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359sandrau
Jul 2, 2024
Salt pans at sunset - Beautiful visit of the salt pans at sunset, Alessio is a true enthusiast, he knows everything about salt and with his stories has plunged us into a past full of charm, history, humanity and hard work
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Y8762cnlaurac
Jul 1, 2024
Wonderful. - ALESSIO a simple person.. humble... Very kind.. very prepared... It makes you enter the history of his land .. makes you go back where simplicity and humility is the master .. which I love .. I knew that I would fall in love with this lovely place .. but I never thought that I left us the ❤️ thanks Alessio for your availability and simplicity .. laura and claudia baldi
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F5804nbfedericas
Jul 1, 2024
Top! Highly recommended - Alessio is a great guide, very prepared and nice. Torneremo sicuramente!
Good value for money
Highly recommended
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302elettrac
Jun 30, 2024
Everything perfect - Alessio was a perfect guide. Punctual, kind, courteous and exhaustive in explanations. The visit to the salt pans was very interesting. Consigliato!
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