Palermo to Agrigento: Erice and Marsala

Today you are greeted at Palermo Hotel and driven to western Sicily where we reach 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. Possibility to include a stop for light lunch based on local products and olive oil or wine.

Then we drive through the Sea Saltpans of Marsala, where the ancient tradition of harvesting salt from the sea is still practiced.

At the end of the tour continue to Agrigento.

LENGTH: approx. 9 hours

Stops Duration:

· Erice: 1,5 hours

· Salt Flat of Marsala