Palermo Trip Overview
• Scenic day in the Sicilian Countryside
• Taste Local Wines, Olives and EVOO
• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility
• Guided Tour inside archeological area in SELINUNTE
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
The Trip combines lovely moments while being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time to Selinunte where the Greeks left their heritage with amazing ruins which are considered among the most important in the Mediterranean. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in this area, which is famous for a great wine and olive oil production. It’s the perfect place to breathe the tranquility of the real, rural Sicily of centuries past.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Palermo, Italy
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Explore Palermo Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy
• Scenic day in the Sicilian Countryside
• Taste Local Wines, Olives and EVOO
• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility
• Guided Tour inside archeological area in SELINUNTE
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
The Trip combines lovely moments while being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time to Selinunte where the Greeks left their heritage with amazing ruins which are considered among the most important in the Mediterranean. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in this area, which is famous for a great wine and olive oil production. It’s the perfect place to breathe the tranquility of the real, rural Sicily of centuries past.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Castellammare del Golfo, Castellammare del Golfo, Province of Trapani, Sicily
Meet your Guide Driver at your hotel and board a luxury Mercedes Minivan for a drive (1.5h) south of Palermo trough the “Sicilian Tuscany” passing the Gulf of Castellammare. Enjoy the landscape covered with Vineyards and Olive Plantations.
Stop At: Parco Archeologico Selinunte, Via Selinunte, 91022, Castelvetrano, Sicily Italy
Upon arrival visit the archeological park in SELINUNTE which is among the most extensive and impressive of Europe: it includes several temples, part of the excavated ancient city and a beautiful landscape. Selinunte is also one of the most evocative places in Sicily, never having been built over in modern times. In the 5th Century BC it was second only to Syracuse.
Next will be a an EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Producer including a tasting of local olive products. The prestigious “Nocellara del Belice” olive variety has been grown here for centuries. An unrepeatable combination of the local soil and microclimate gives origin to DOP certified table olives and extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lago Arancio, Sambuca di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
Finally visit a renowned local WINERY which is embedded in a charming and unique context. Its variety of excellent wines, cellars and vineyards makes this destination a special place. During the wine tasting session you’ll get more familiar with the local grapes from the area. Drive back to Palermo in the late afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour
