ERICE and SEGESTA Private Exclusive Tour starts from Palermo with Guide Driver
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Overview
• Private Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE
• Exclusive Tour for flexibility and undivided attention
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes vehicle
• Stunning views in Erice and photo opportunities
SEGESTA, according to the traditional legend, had a Trojan origin. It is located on the isolated hill called Barbaro and washed by the river Crimiso, nearby Calatafimi. The well-preserved temple and the Greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC.
ERICE, just about 2400 feet above sea level, is cool even in a hot Sicilian summer. 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 and Venus for the Romans.
• Exclusive Tour for flexibility and undivided attention
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes vehicle
• Stunning views in Erice and photo opportunities
SEGESTA, according to the traditional legend, had a Trojan origin. It is located on the isolated hill called Barbaro and washed by the river Crimiso, nearby Calatafimi. The well-preserved temple and the Greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC.
ERICE, just about 2400 feet above sea level, is cool even in a hot Sicilian summer. 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 and Venus for the Romans.
Inclusions
- English speaking Driver Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive Private tour
- Bottled water
- Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Castellammare del Golfo, Castellammare del Golfo, Province of Trapani, Sicily
This private tour starts with a hotel pickup in Palermo by your Guide Driver. You’ll be driven (1.5h) on board of a Luxury Mercedes Minivan along the beautiful North coast passing the Gulf of Castellammare and the wine producing area of 'Bianco d'Alcamo, ' a well-known white wine.
Stop At: Tempio di Segesta, Contrada Barbaro SNC, 91013 Calatafimi-Segesta, Sicily Italy
On your arrival in SEGESTA visit the archaeological area which is embedded within a wonderful landscape. The remains of an Arabic mosque, a Norman church and the Forum Romanum are also visible. Higher still is the Greek Theater that offers great panoramic views. The high-stepped, semi-circular Theater opens onto a breathtaking panorama over the surrounding countryside with the sea in the distance. The location has inspired generations of travelers and artists, and is an experience you cannot miss.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Erice, Erice, Province of Trapani, Sicily
Continue to the Medieval hill-top town ERICE, a real gem. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, have a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Medieval town. Arrive at the public garden located next to the ruins of the Norman castle, the view from here is stunning. It is not just the views that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. Return to Palermo in the afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Castellammare del Golfo, Castellammare del Golfo, Province of Trapani, Sicily
This private tour starts with a hotel pickup in Palermo by your Guide Driver. You’ll be driven (1.5h) on board of a Luxury Mercedes Minivan along the beautiful North coast passing the Gulf of Castellammare and the wine producing area of 'Bianco d'Alcamo, ' a well-known white wine.
Stop At: Tempio di Segesta, Contrada Barbaro SNC, 91013 Calatafimi-Segesta, Sicily Italy
On your arrival in SEGESTA visit the archaeological area which is embedded within a wonderful landscape. The remains of an Arabic mosque, a Norman church and the Forum Romanum are also visible. Higher still is the Greek Theater that offers great panoramic views. The high-stepped, semi-circular Theater opens onto a breathtaking panorama over the surrounding countryside with the sea in the distance. The location has inspired generations of travelers and artists, and is an experience you cannot miss.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Erice, Erice, Province of Trapani, Sicily
Continue to the Medieval hill-top town ERICE, a real gem. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, have a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Medieval town. Arrive at the public garden located next to the ruins of the Norman castle, the view from here is stunning. It is not just the views that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. Return to Palermo in the afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours
Time of tour
08:30 AM
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your Hotel in Palermo
Your Hotel in Palermo
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- No infants allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- ● Wear masks while in enclosed spaces, like vehicles or museums ● Be aware of and respect local health and safety regulations and advisories
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Tempio di Segesta
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
R0ily
June 2020
Our tour to Erice and the west coast was our second tour with Mimmo. In addition to his wonderful knowledge, he also has a great sense of humour. I could not ask for anything more. Wonderful experiences all round. We spent 2 days with him but wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who wants...
Our tour to Erice and the west coast was our second tour with Mimmo. In addition to his wonderful knowledge, he also has a great sense of humour. I could not ask for anything more. Wonderful experiences all round. We spent 2 days with him but wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who wants a multi day tour of Sicily. He is also a good driver (helps in Sicily). Mimmo was absolutely spot on, just as you would hope for top dollar service and value! He was generous with his time and provided lots of factual, interesting information. Roy.Storyteller254474
February 2020
We were supposed to spend one hour at the temple and one hour at the teatro in Segesta. As it turned out, we never got to Erice until two in the afternoon after having been picked up at 9:00 in the morning. We then had lunch with our guide trying to find a restaurant that was still open at that t...
We were supposed to spend one hour at the temple and one hour at the teatro in Segesta. As it turned out, we never got to Erice until two in the afternoon after having been picked up at 9:00 in the morning. We then had lunch with our guide trying to find a restaurant that was still open at that time. In Erice we only toured around for a few minutes since it was so late. Erice had so much more to offer than Segesta and we missed most of it. I think it was poor planning and maybe we should have said something when our guide was repetitive and needed to do a dissertation on emotions. Our guide asked us if we wanted to walk up to the teatro in Segesta....we said sure only to find out by my Apple Watch that we climbed 39 flights of stairs. Had we known it was as far as it was, we never would have agreed to walk up there. This was very expensive for what it turned out to be.Jeremy Q
June 2018
Mimmo was the best guide we had in Italy. He knows all of Sicily. We spent 2 days with him. He knows the best and avoids a Tourist Traps. He customized to our needs. He went beyond any guide duties to assist with family heritage research. He knows where all the good food is and best pictures t...
Mimmo was the best guide we had in Italy. He knows all of Sicily. We spent 2 days with him. He knows the best and avoids a Tourist Traps. He customized to our needs. He went beyond any guide duties to assist with family heritage research. He knows where all the good food is and best pictures to take. His 2018 Mercedes Van makes it comfortable to cover long distances. Highly recommended. English was perfecto!