Erice & Marsala: Salt, Olive Oil & Wine with lunch included

Erice & Marsala: Salt, Olive Oil & Wine with lunch included

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

Today h 8.15am be ready at pick up location to meet our driver and 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.
Enjoy a light lunch in a local Sicilian Olive Oil producer Farmhouse.
This afternoon, we drive along the scenic Salt Way Road where the sea-salt is still produced following the old Phoenician tradition preserved during the century. We then continue onto Marsala, 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.
Later we return to Palermo (estimated arrival time h 4pm)

Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers

What's included

Independent visits as per itinerary
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
One lunch in an Olive Oil farmhouse
One visit to a winery in Marsala with wine tastings

Pick-up/Drop off at hotel
Licensed Tourist guide
Admission fees
Meals and Beverages not specified
Gratuities and Tips

What to expect

Palermo
1h

Transfer from Palermo to Erice. Meet our driver and transfer to Erice. The estimated driving time would be around 1 hour
Erice
2h

Erice is 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.
Marsala
2h

Enjoy a typical lunch in local farmhouse.
This is included in the tour.
Riserva Naturale Regionale delle Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala
1h

This place is an amazing spot where today is produced the sea salt in western Sicily with the old tradition system
Palermo
2h

Transfer from Marsala Saltpans to Palermo.
This is an Estimated Schedule: We cannot guarantee the exact duration of stops and travel times. We will do our best to respect this schedule.
Order of the stops may be inverted for technical reasons.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes earlied the scheduled departure
Stand outside the entrance of Restaurant "Al 59".

Due to traffic the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes

End point

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes earlied the scheduled departure
Stand outside the entrance of Restaurant "Al 59".

Due to traffic the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please advise any mobility restriction at time of booking
Winery could be closed on Italian holidays. In case we will guarantee a glass of wine per person at Olive Oil Producer
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the day and traffic conditions
Please, note that the tour does not include a tourist guide. The Tour is operated by an English speaking driver

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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