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Journey to south west Sicily
All beautiful, but. Don't forget to visit the island of Mozia! And Favignana, and Monreale, and Palermo, and Marsala and.... Agrigento with its valley of temples and Selinunte...
Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $359 / person
- Location
- Palermo, Italy
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sicily Airports Transfer & Tour
Description
Walking tour through the ancient streets of Erice, medieval town settled by Elymians and visitA visit to the historic center of Marsala and Mozia is a journey through the rich cultural and historical heritage of Sicily. Meanwhile, the nearby island of Mozia is an archaeological gem, once home to the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. Moreover The tour does not include an authorized tour guide service. Instead, there will be only a driver who will provide basic information about each of the locations included in the tour itinerary in English.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult
- $359
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $718.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Borgo Storico Erice
Erice: this town was an important religious site associated with goddesses of fertility and it is famous also for the homemade pastries shops, world-renown for marzipan candies and almond and pistachio pastries, of course famous also for a lot of local craft shops.
Isola di Mozia (Mothia)/ San Pantaleo
Marsala is a place that should be experienced unhurriedly. Discover its Baroque old town, its ancient salt pans to the island of Mozia. Its historic center is small and rather intimate and can be visited on foot in a couple of hours. Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Thousand passed through Porta Garibaldi, which along with Porta Nuova, are the two historic gates still visible in the city. Within the oriented nature reserve of the salt pans of Trapani and Paceco, managed by the WWF, which is responsible for the protection of pink flamingos, is the Salt Museum, which allows visitors to discover the world of salt farming. The lagoon, known as the Stagnone, is also a nature reserve where archaeology, history, nature and trades meet.The shallow waters are punctuated by salt pans with their mills and a composition of four small islands: San Pantaleo (the ancient and modern-day Mozia), Isola Lunga or Grande, Scola and Santa Maria. In Mozia take the visit of the Whitacker Museum.
Marsala
Marsala, a charming coastal town, boasts an ancient past and is famous for its production of fortified wine. Visitors can explore the historic center's narrow streets, lined with elegant Baroque buildings, and visit landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Palazzo VII Aprile.
What's included
Included
Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
All taxes, fees
Not included
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Tour Guide
Pickup Locations & Times
we will pick up you everywhere in Palermo area
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
11 reviews
How it compares in Palermo
- Starting price $359 is close to the typical $359 for tours of similar length in Palermo
Excurgo comparison of 335 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area take?
Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area cost?
Prices start at $359 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $718. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 9:30 AM.
Can I cancel Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. we will pick up you everywhere in Palermo area Pickup points include Hotel Trinacria, Hotel Bel 3.
What languages is Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Erice, Marsala & Mozia Tour, from Palermo area worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sicily Airports Transfer & Tour.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Must visit
Segesta and Erice were beautiful sites to visit. There’s sufficient time allowed to enjoy the beauty of each site. I was fortunate to have a great driver too! Thanks for the concert Dario!
D
Absolutely perfect from start to finish with our driver, Dario Sileci
The highlight of the trip was Erice. One of the most gorgeous towns I have ever seen in Italy. Our driver Dario was charming, funny, extremely knowledgeable and very cautious and careful along our drive. I would choose him again when coming back to Sicily. Thank you Dario
M
leisure
Beautiful day tour. A little tight time for visiting the salt pans but it is worth it. Recommended!
A
An exceptional transport!
A great trip also requires a type of choice: how do I move? If you are in town you can also do it on foot, but if you want to see outside places better get a hand from locals. We have booked the Rental Service with driver with this company for the tour of Selinunte, Segesta and Erice. What can I say... a show! Punctuality, friendliness and kindness we noticed from the first moment. A big thank you to our driver Domenico (who loves 70s/80s music) who made us live an unforgettable holiday. Thanks to his advice Sicily has entered our hearts. We were so satisfied with the Service that we also bought the tour of Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi and the hotel-airport transfer for the last day. Highly recommended!
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J
Unforgettable experience.
The driver (Giovanni) was very likeable and provided us with helpful tips. His professionalism has to be underscored. The car was comfortable. The time spent at Segesta and Erice was enough. One more hour (at least) for Selinunte would have been quite appreciated as the site is vast and enchanting! The excursion is good for having an overview of the Eastern part of Sicily.
F
Not a TOUR! Very misleading title
This is not a private tour. It is a driver. Our driver spent almost all of this time on the phone talking texting. Even though he was from area he did not point out any areas of interest on a long car drive. When we got to Selinunte we did not know what to expect in terms of time. The driver did not go to the closer parking lot to pick us up. We ended up spending more time there than expected since we did not know and then we had to skip Segesta to leave time for Erice. We would have been much better off doing a group tour. Putting the word TOUR in the description for the name is really false and it is in no way worth the price we paid.
Operator response
Dear Madame, we really apologize for what you report us. However we did a quick internal investigation in order to identify your booking and the driver who worked for you. So we have realized according what here follows: 1. he informed you that the visit duration of Selinuntte site was planned for 1 hour about, he waited outside just close the facing Bar, so you back after more than 1 hour and so he met you soon; 2. You decided to dedicate the rest of the time to Erice visit and skiping Segesta why you said him you were so tired. 3. In the content description of the day tour is well highlighted that our driver speaks a basic english (like the driver who worked for you), which you have a given time for each visit as explained you by our driver and last but not least the tour is NOT english guided, if you wished a local tour guide you should have pay the extra tour guide fee. We apologize again if you had been unsatisfied, even if you can read that most of our reviews are very positive, I think may be there have been a misunderstanding about the real kind of day tour you booked. Best Regards Lorenzo
L
West Sicily tour
Very friendly and flexible driver, who worked with us to have enough time at each site for a visit. One could easily spend a full day each at Selinunte and Erice. We are very satisfied with both the service and price. Our driver was excellent, but with limited English skills so that he functioned as a driver rather than driver and tour guide.
Operator response
Dear Customer, A great thank you for your review and the time you spent to write it! Our day tour are planned to spend some time on each place involved, but of course each corner or place of our amazing island requires much more time to get a full visit, so our target is to offer the opportunity to see more places in short time, then the Customer will choose to back at the one which most impressed him. They are not guided tour, mostly of our professional drivers speak a basic english some one of them also a fluent english. We thank you again for having chosen our company durig your stay i Sicily. Best Regards Lorenzo
P
Tour is the wrong word
Selinunte and Segesta were fantastic sites . The driver was pleasant but seemed to have been placed into the ‘tour’ with no notice. He was twenty minutes late and didn’t tell us where we were going in the first instance. We relied on our maps to find out. Although we booked an English speaking driver he only spoke a few words of English so could not properly have a conversation. He missed the Segesta turning which resulted in a longer journey. We gave Erice a miss as didn’t want an even longer day.
R
Enjoyable Excursion With Great Driver
There were 8 of us, including 3 children. We enjoyed the trip and the areas we visited. Our driver was very pleasant, a good driver, and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend the trip. We would have liked more time in arrive, but no fault of our driver.
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