Transfer from Palermo to Agrigento with stops to Erice and Marsala

Transfer from Palermo to Agrigento with stops to Erice and Marsala

Today departure for Erice uptown. The Elymians settled in the medieval town of Erice, which was an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shops—world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries. At arrival, independent walk along the city centre with recommended stop at local pastry shop to taste some Sicilian local sweet.

Enjoy a light-lunch in a local Olive Oil producer Farmhouse including tasting of mixed local products.

This afternoon, we drive along the scenic Salt Way Road to admire the beautiful Saltpans where the sea-salt is still produced following the old Phoenician tradition preserved during the century. We then continue onto Marsala, the Arab “Marsa Allah” –Harbor of God–, is known in the whole world for one thing: Wine! The Marsala Wine comes from the western lands of Sicily and its name derives from the homonymous town. The Marsala is the oldest Italian DOC wine, with an average alcohol content of about 18 degrees.

Later we proceed to Agrigento.

TOUR DETAILS

Group Size: minimum 2 and up to 7 people
Language: English only
Scheduled Dates: Tuesday & Friday
Season: November 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024
Pick-up: Palermo hotel –located in town–
Drop-off: Agrigento hotel –located in town–gastland
Operated: Rain or Shine
Tour Starts: at h 8.15AM ish
Be Ready at your Hotel: from h 8AM
Tour Duration: 8 hours ish