Private Tour

Segesta, Erice, Stagnone Lagoon - saltpans - Marsala and Mozia (Mothia) from Palermo, Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Ensure an unforgettable day, visiting ancient temples and exploring the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily.

The tour begins with the mythical Segesta, which reveals her solitary temple, an example of refined Doric style.

Erice, amazes for its simplicity and charm.

Continuing towards the extreme part of western Sicily, one is enchanted by the white salt pans of Marsala.

In the middle of the Saline between Trapani and Marsala rises the tiny island of San Pantaleo (Mothia).

Mothia can be reached by boat, from the landing stage next to the windmill of the Ettore & Infersa salt pans. The mill is a real jewel of industrial archeology, whose history is deeply linked with that of the surrounding salt pans.

Visiting the island means immersing yourself in a reality where time seems to have stopped.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Pick-up service from / to hotel / port

Bilingual Italian-English driver

Child seats (on request)

Tourist guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

Tempio Di Segesta

Halfway between the current Palermo and Trapani stands one of the oldest cities that you can visit in Sicily. The first monument to visit is the Doric temple, one of the best preserved Greek temples in the entire Western world. The Doric temple of Segesta stands outside the city walls, on a hill west of the city. Wolfgang von Goethe, in his Journey to Italy, described the temple with these words: "The position of the temple is surprising: at the top of a wide and long valley, at the top of an isolated hill and yet surrounded by cliffs, it dominates a vast prospect of lands. "

1 hour•Admission Not Included

Teatro Greco di Segesta

The ancient theater of Segesta, built on the north side of the acropolis, stands on the highest peak of Monte Barbaro, close to the Gulf of Castellammare. The theater has a very wide panoramic view that turns into a spectacular setting if necessary. It is one of the most successful examples of theatrical architecture that can be placed in the passage and is still used, during the summer, for performances and concerts. To reach it, you need to follow some paths in the middle of the fields or a wide paved road. But if you don't feel like tackling this long trek, especially in summer or in the evening, you can use the convenient shuttle bus service that leaves from the ticket office and leads to the theater entrance.

1 hour•Admission Not Included

Options

Segesta, Erice, Stagnone Lagoon - saltpans - Marsala and Mozia (Mothia) from Palermo, Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hanging with friends, new and old
Laura K,
Feb 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an amazing adventure of the northwest portions of Sicily leaving from Palermo. Our guide Fabrizio was amazing. He was like hanging out with a friend that you met to travel with that knew everything about the local area. We felt very well taken care of and had plenty of time to explore each of the destinations that we stopped at plus a little added extra. It was great to learn about the local history from him.
Incredible Tour and Wonderful guide!
Julia L,
Feb 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fabrizio was a fantastic guide! He is incredibly knowledgeable of all the sights we visited Segesta, Erice, Trapani, Salt pans, etc. He is very interesting talking about the history of Sicily. Mainly he is an exceptionally nice person we enjoyed spending the day with! Request him if you want an unforgettable experience!
Very nice day
Suzette B,
Oct 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The temple and theater in Segesta were incredible. Erice is an interesting medieval town. Great place to wonder around.
Segesta, Erice, Marsala
Terry E,
Sep 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful driver, Mimmo. It was a great day. Our favorite was Erice! Could have spent more time there. Marsala Salt Pans were neat too. We totally enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it
A winning combination
Alessandra Z,
Jul 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What a lovely combination of spots— so different from one another in their storytelling. And Marcello, our driver, was engaging and kind, not to mention smooth in terms of his driving.