Western Sicily

Day 01: Palermo

Arrival in Palermo and private car with driver, available for the whole stay. Accommodation in a 4 * hotel, in a double room. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Palermo and Monreale

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. You will discover the treasures of this magnificent city: the Cathedral, the Church of San Giovanni, the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel (entrance fees included). Free lunch. In the afternoon visit to the Capuchin Catacombs (entrance tickets included) and then departure for Monreale. Visit of this beautiful city with the Cathedral and the cloister (entrance tickets included), the second wonder of Monreale, a flowery and fragrant oasis that seems to abolish time. Possibility to dine in the city centre in a typical restaurant. Return to the hotel for the night.

Day 03: Palermo

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a local guide for an half-day visit to the markets and tasting of local specialties. Free lunch. In the afternoon, guided tour in “Ape” carriage to discover the city in a different way. Return to the hotel for the night.

• OPTIONAL: possibility to visit a “pupi” workshop and attend the show (availability to be verified);
• OPTIONAL: possibility to dine in Mondello on a terrace of a typical restaurant overlooking the city;

Day 04: Erice / Trapani

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Erice. Half-day guided tour of the splendid medieval village located at the top of Monte San Giuliano, 571 m high, a place of extraordinary beauty. Free lunch. Departure towards Trapani and accommodation in a 4 * hotel in a double room. Free time to visit the city independently with its white houses lying on a narrow strip of land that points to the sea, Trapani recalls the cities of the East. Night at the hotel.

• OPTIONAL: before arriving in Trapani, possibility to visit the ancient city of Segesta, home to an exceptional archaeological site.
• OPTIONAL: possibility of taking a half-day guided tour of Trapani;

Day 05: Mozia / Marsala

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the port of Marsala. Half-day private boat tour (maximum capacity 30 seats) and with a local guide, of the island of Mozia **. (Possibility of stopping on the island). Free lunch. Return to the port of Marsala and guided bike tour to discover the salt pans and mills in the area. Return to Trapani. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• ** depending on weather conditions.

Day 06: Trapani

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at your disposal. Dinner in a typical restaurant in Trapani. Overnight at the hotel.

• OPTIONAL: possibility to make a guided (group) excursion in schooner to the Egadi Islands (Favignana and Levanzo), full day, with lunch on board.

Day 07: Agrigento

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Agrigento. Meeting with a local guide for a half day guided tour of the magnificent archaeological area “La Valle dei Templi” (entrance fee included). Accomodation in a 4 * hotel in a double room. Night at the hotel.

• OPTIONAL: possibility to visit the archaeological area of Selinunte where the ruins of the three temples are located;
• OPTIONAL: possibility to pass and admire the Scala dei Turchi (if it will be possible – free visit);
• OPTIONAL: possibility of a guided tasting of typical Agrigento products.

Day 08: Palermo

Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Palermo. Upon your arrival in the city, we have scheduled a private visit to one of the most beautiful noble palaces (still inhabited) in Palermo. Lunch and free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

• OPTIONAL: in the afternoon, possibility to visit another noble palace;
• OPTIONAL: in the afternoon possibility to visit a majolica museum.

Day 09: Departure and return

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Palermo airport. End of our services.