Discover Western Sicily
Is there anything better than visiting a local? We say “Nope!” On this special journey we are going to meet many Sicilians who will share their passion and love for their homeland! In addition to introducing travelers to the known gems of western Sicily, such as the capital Palermo and the Greek temples in Agrigento, this departure centers on what we see as the most vibrant and diverse cross-section of colors, places, flavors and people in this part of the heart of the Mediterranean.
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Discover Western Sicily
Dates & Pricing
DATES (7 days)
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TOUR PRICE
Per person in double occupancy: from $3,690
Single Supplement: $690
For travel in 2021 and beyond, your tour is carbon neutral! In addition, we donate more than 1% of your trip price to food-literacy and environmental non-profits that share our values. (Details here)
Tour Highlights
- Discover two UNESCO Sites: The Arab-Norman Architecture of Palermo and Monreale; The Valley of the Greek Temples of Agrigento
- Experience two intangible UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites: The Mediterranean Diet with local recipes and Sicilian chefs; The Sicilian Puppet Theater in Palermo
- Visits and tastings to wine, and olive oil makers, to a pastry shop, and to a Vastedda Dop cheese maker and Slow Food Presidium
- Enjoy some of the most famous wines of Italy, such as Marsala and Nero d'Avola and the lesser-known Zibibbo and Grecanico
- Unwind in unique 4-star and boutique hotels that distinctively represent the local traditions
- Delve into history and culture in this unique area in western Sicily with your expert Tour Leaders and plenty of local Sicilians to meet on tour
- Daily walking opportunities in towns or in the countryside for a healthy lifestyle
- Explore western Sicily discovering historical cities such as Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento, the towns of Erice, Marsala, and the island of Favignana
- Extend your trip for two more nights with our post-tour extension to the UNESCO site of the Aeolian Islands
What's Included
- 6 nights of accommodations in 4-star and boutique hotels
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners with either a 3- or 4-course menu
- Discover western Sicily and historical cities such as Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento, the towns of Erice, Marsala, and the island of Favignana
- Entry fees to the museum of salt near Trapani, museum of S. Margherita del Belice and Kolymbetra Garden near Agrigento
- Entry fees & guided visit at Valley of Greek Temples near Agrigento, and tickets for puppet theater in Palermo
- Guided visits of historic center of Palermo and at local food markets with tastings of local delicacies
- 1 visit & tasting to local winemaker in Marsala; 1 visit & tasting to historic pastry shop in Erice
- Fees for ferry ride to/from Favignana and to visit former tuna fishery
- 1 visit and tasting to a Vastedda Dop cheesemaker near Salemi
- Exposure to history, culture and local cuisine with your tour leader and local experts
- Daily walking opportunities for a healthy lifestyle
- Comfortable transportation by 9-seat van for all travel on tour as cited in itinerary
- Bilingual, professional Tour Leaders
- One group transfer to/from Palermo airport at the beginning and end of the tour
- Local taxes and gratuities for luggage porters and restaurant servers during tour
What's Not Included
- 4 lunches and 1 dinner on your own
- Alcoholic beverages at group meals (including wine and spirits)
- Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
- Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended. See more info here)
- Gratuities for your Tour Leader. (Info here)
- Personal expenses, such as, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, emails, snacks, gifts
Itinerary
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Day 1 & 2 – Around Trapani and Favignana island
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Day 3 & 4 – Menfi area, Marsala and Agrigento
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Day 5 & 6 – Palermo
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Day 7 – Palermo Airport
Post-Tour Extension to Aeolian Islands
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Dates and Pricing
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Day 1 – Lipari island
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Day 2 – Around Salina
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Day 3 – Catania Airport