Greek Temples Excursion in Sicily for art and history lovers
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
- Arrival at Palermo Airport
- Private transfer to Castellammare del Golfo
- Evening at leisure along the marina and the Arab Norman Castle — cafés, wine bars, and seaside dining
Day 2 — Segesta & Erice → Trapani (Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
- Opportunity to get a formal tour of the Arab Norman Castle.
- Morning departure to Segesta for guided visit of the Doric Temple and Greek amphitheatre
- Scenic archaeological walk along the ridge
- Visit the Castle of Venus + panoramic views of the medieval town
- Overnight in Trapani (coastal town)
Day 3 — Egadi Islands & Trapani (2nd night Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
Day 3 — Egadi Islands & Trapani (2nd night Stay)
- Optional excursion via ferry to Favignana (Egadi Islands) for the day.
- Sunset visit to the castle and fortress of Trapani in the Fishermen's Quarters
- 2nd Overnight in Trapani (coastal town)
Day 4 — Marsala → Selinunte (Stay)
Day 1 — Palermo Arrival → Castellammare del Golfo (Stay)
Day 3 — Egadi Islands & Trapani (2nd night Stay)
- Scenic coastal drive through the Marsala wine region (brief stop)
- Guided tour of Selinunte Archaeological Park
- Visits include Temples E, C, and F with an acropolis
- Free time for photography & personal exploration
- Overnight stay near Selinunte
Day 5 — Agrigento
Day 7 — Palermo (Final Overnight)
Day 6 — Agrigento → Palermo
- Scenic coastal drive to Agrigento
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, including:
- Temple of Concordia
- Temple of Hera (Juno)
- Temple of Heracles
- Temple of Zeus (Olympian)
- Evening at leisure in Agrigento
Day 6 — Agrigento → Palermo
Day 7 — Palermo (Final Overnight)
Day 6 — Agrigento → Palermo
- Return drive to Palermo through the interior of Sicily, experiencing the plains and mountains with its rich agriculture
- Brief stop to visit olive oil production facility
Day 7 — Palermo (Final Overnight)
Day 7 — Palermo (Final Overnight)
Day 7 — Palermo (Final Overnight)
- Free day for sightseeing, markets, cuisine, history & culture
- Suggested activities:
- Palermo Cathedral
- Ballarò & Vucciria markets
- Teatro Massimo & Piazza Bellini