Agrigento to Palermo stop: Erice and Segesta

Today you are greeted at Agrigento Hotel and driven to Erice uptown. The Elymians settled 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 (pastries tasting Not included). Then we drive through the Sea Saltpans of Trapani, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced. 

Later we travel onto Segesta, one of the major cities of the ancient indigenous Elymian people, to visit the unfinished Doric temple (Admission Fee Not included), late 5th century BC, built on a hilltop just outside of the ancient city and has a commanding view of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour continue to Palermo (approx. 1 hour drive). 

The Tour can be operated in different order.

LENGTH: approx. 8,5 hours  

Stops Duration:

· Erice: 1,5 hours 

· Segesta: 1,5 hours