EXCURSIONS
EXCURSIONS IN WESTERN SICILY
Welcome to our page dedicated to a selection of the most popular excursions in Sicily in order to make your programming process easier. Whether you have single travellers as clients or groups, we have the perfect excursion for you! We understand that everyone has different schedules and preferences, so we have made it easy for you to download each excursion and access its contents at your own convenience. The descriptions in the document you download is longer than the one under the photo. Our comprehensive packages include high-quality photos and informative text to bring your chosen excursion to life. We hope to provide you with the necessary help to make your programs more attractive.
Explore Palermo and Monreale on a half-day or full-day tour. See important monuments in Palermo such as the Cathedral, Norman Palace, Pretoria Fountain, and Quattro Canti Square, then head to Monreale to witness the largest concentration of Norman, Arab, and Byzantine art at the cathedral and its cloister, a UNESCO site. Though charming, it is the only intact part of the Benedictine convent. Extend your trip to a full-day to see more of Palermo, go shopping, or enjoy Sicilian ice cream. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Palazzo Mirto, open to the public and showcasing original furniture and decorations reminiscent of Sicilian Leopards.
Take a special excursion to discover Palermo’s natural side. Drive up to Monte Pellegrino for stunning views of the city and Mediterranean scenery. Visit the shrine of Santa Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo, built over her grotto. Continue down the mountain to a belvedere for panoramic views of Conca d’Oro and Favorita park. End the trip in Mondello, a seaside resort known for its white sandy beach, liberty-style bathing establishment, and delicious Palermitan ice cream.
Cefalù is a beautiful medieval town on the northern coast of Sicily. It has a long sandy beach that is great for children and plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops to explore. The town is situated on the site of an ancient Greek settlement with megalithic boundaries and an old inhabited area visible in the nearby mountains. The Cathedral, built in southern Romanesque style by King Roger II, is the most important monument and features stunning golden mosaics. The Mandralisca museum also contains a picture gallery with notable works by Antonello da Messina and an archaeological and numismatic collection.
Cefalù is a medieval town on the northern coast of Sicily with an ancient Greek settlement. It has a picturesque mountain with megalithic boundaries and plenty of delightful restaurants and shops. The town also has a long sandy beach that is perfect for children. The main monument is the Cathedral, with stunning golden mosaics, built by King Roger II in southern Romanesque style. There are other places to visit like the medieval washing place, the ancient Osterio magno palace, and the Mandralisca museum, which includes a picture gallery with a fine painting by Antonello da Messina. The museum also has an archaeological and a numismatic collection.
Visit Trapani, a quaint town on the westernmost tip of Sicily with a rich history and restored old center. Explore the Annunziata sanctuary and adjoining Carmelite convent, now the Pepoli museum with a collection of art and history. Head to the walled town of Erice for a dose of medieval charm with its stone houses and religious buildings like the Cathedral and San Giuliano and Madonna della neve churches. Admire the views from the public Baglio Gardens and nearby Norman castle. And, don’t forget to buy almond confectionery from local pastry shops.
Trapani, a charming town in Sicily, offers rich art and culture treasures showcasing its ancient history. The restored old center is best explored on foot. Discover Annunziata Sanctuary, Trapani’s most important monumentl remaining its original Gothic facade, and the transformed Carmelite convent that houses the Pepoli Museum. The museum displays several works of art, including an impressive collection of silver and coral objects. The guided tour then moves to the salt pans, a WWF oasis, where thousands of birds migrate in spring and autumn. Learn about the age-old salt production tradition at the Salt Museum, inside an old windmill. Enjoy a stroll among the basins while taking in the unique and enchanting scenery perfect for photo opportunities.
Favara, a small Arab village, is located just 10 minutes from the Valley of Temples. Its historic center features ancient buildings, like the Chiaramonte Castle and Rosario Church, and picturesque narrow streets and alleys. One of the old districts has been restored and transformed into the Farm Cultural Park, showcasing contemporary architecture and art.
Segesta is an archaeological site in Sicily with a temple and a theatre. The almost perfect state of the Doric temple, built in 430 BC, makes it a significant surviving Hellenistic temple. The theatre, 1km away, is still used for performances during the summer with a stunning view of the sea. Next stop is Erice, a medieval village on top of a mountain with stone houses, religious buildings, and the nearby Norman-built castle above the temple of Venus. Enjoy the panoramic views from the belvedere and buy some almond confectionery from local pastry shops.
Visit Trapani, a quaint town on the westernmost tip of Sicily with a rich history and restored old center. Explore the Annunziata sanctuary and adjoining Carmelite convent, now the Pepoli museum with a collection of art and history. Head to the walled town of Erice for a dose of medieval charm with its stone houses and religious buildings like the Cathedral and San Giuliano and Madonna della neve churches. Admire the views from the public Baglio Gardens and nearby Norman castle. And, don’t forget to buy almond confectionery from local pastry shops.
Trapani, a charming town in Sicily, offers rich art and culture treasures showcasing its ancient history. The restored old center is best explored on foot. Discover Annunziata Sanctuary, Trapani’s most important monumentl remaining its original Gothic facade, and the transformed Carmelite convent that houses the Pepoli Museum. The museum displays several works of art, including an impressive collection of silver and coral objects. The guided tour then moves to the salt pans, a WWF oasis, where thousands of birds migrate in spring and autumn. Learn about the age-old salt production tradition at the Salt Museum, inside an old windmill. Enjoy a stroll among the basins while taking in the unique and enchanting scenery perfect for photo opportunities.
Favara, a small Arab village, is located just 10 minutes from the Valley of Temples. Its historic center features ancient buildings, like the Chiaramonte Castle and Rosario Church, and picturesque narrow streets and alleys. One of the old districts has been restored and transformed into the Farm Cultural Park, showcasing contemporary architecture and art.
Segesta is an archaeological site in Sicily with a temple and a theatre. The almost perfect state of the Doric temple, built in 430 BC, makes it a significant surviving Hellenistic temple. The theatre, 1km away, is still used for performances during the summer with a stunning view of the sea. Next stop is Erice, a medieval village on top of a mountain with stone houses, religious buildings, and the nearby Norman-built castle above the temple of Venus. Enjoy the panoramic views from the belvedere and buy some almond confectionery from local pastry shops.