Welcome to Marsala
Many know about its sweet dessert wines, but few people realise what a charmer the town of Marsala is. Though its streets are paved in gleaming marble, lined with stately baroque buildings and peppered with graceful piazzas, Marsala has pleasures that are simple – a friendly passeggiata (evening stroll) most nights, plenty of aperitif options and family-friendly restaurants aplenty.
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Palermo Port, Segesta, Erice, Marsala: Private Shore Excursion
When your cruise ship docks in Palermo, meet your local driver at the port and set off in the comfort of a luxurious vehicle to explore the most ancient and fascinating places in Sicily. First, visit Segesta, a historic city on Mt Barbaro. Explore this pretty town and see the fascinating Doric Temple from the 5th century BC, a prime example of Greek architecture. Enjoy the magnificent views from this temple and spend time taking unforgettable photos before continuing your trip. Your driver will take you west toward the coast to the beautiful town of Erice, located on Mt Erice. According to legend, Erice was founded by the Trojans while in exile from their own land. Walk up to Venus Castle, a breathtaking structure from the Norman period built on top of the ancient Temple of Venus. Take in stunning views of the city below from the castle walls. Next, head to the city of Marsala. Here, see evidence of the influence of the Roman, Norman and Spanish civilizations as you visit the Marsala Cathedral, which was built on the foundations of a preexisting Norman castle. Visit the 16th-century Church of St John the Baptist, a true pride of Marsala and well known for its underground vaults. Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Palermo port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Exclusive Boat Dinner in Marsala
Change your point of view and enjoy an authentic gourmet experience on a boat. Spend an exclusive evening sailing the amazing Marsala coast, admiring its breathtaking landscape. The marvelous Egadi archipelago will be the background, the sea breeze in your hair and a joyful atmosphere on board. Toast with a special aperitif while sailing to the secret bay of Favignana. Then, anchor in a romantic bay and enjoy a refined menu of fish delicacies. Here's a sample menu:AntipastiCrema di fagioli e cozze - beans and mussel creamCialdine di polenta con baccalà mantecato - wafer polenta with creamy salted codfishPolpo su crema di patate e burrata - octopus on potatoes cream and burritoTartare di tonno alla menta - atun tartare with mintPrimiOrecchiette con gamberi e scarola - orecchiette pasta with shrimps and endiveSpaghettoni alla bottarga - pasta with typical bottargaSecondoSpigola con crema di finocchi e vongole - seabass with fennel and clam cream ContornoInsalatina agli agrumi - citrus saladDolceRavioli dolci alla ricotta e cannella con panna - sweet dumplings with ricotta cheese, cream and cinnamonorMousse al caffè e cioccolato al profumo di arancia - coffee mouse and orange perfumed chocolateAcqua, vino, digestivo...Take a seat, enjoy the sunset atmosphere and get ready for this sensorial experience in Sicily's sea!
Island of Mozia and Saline (Marsala) - Full Day Tour
We will walk across the pond and the banks of crystallization tanks, explaining their operating worlds and the main tools for raising water and refining salt. So it will be time for a good lunch break, obviously based on typical local products, and in a particularly evocative location that you certainly will not forget. In the afternoon, finally, we will visit the "Baglio Anselmi" museum, in particular the "Punic ship", a unique example of commerce. resurfaced from the seabed after 2000 years and now beautifully displayed in the museum room.The island was discovered by Giuseppe Whitaker, an Italian nobleman who lived at the end of the nineteenth century, who moved to Sicily with his family and started an export activity of "Marsala" wine flours. The ancient Punic colony was founded in the eighth century BC and is 10 km from the city of Marsala, standing on one of the four lagoon islands, the island of San Pantaleo (name given during middle age). Visiting the island we will discover the Cartagena life, also through the important testimonies shown in the museum "Whitaker Foundation". Next to the "Ettore e Infersa" museum, an ancient and important place of salt production, famous and fascinating. ( Travel ) shedule:9:30 a. m. : Arrival to the Ettore e Infersa quarter and boarding at the “ Mozia Line” gate ; Visit to the archaeological area and “Whitaker” foundation museum, in particular: • The Kothon, little artificial basin of rectangular form, the ancient harbour used for goods loading and unloading • The Tophet, an open air sanctuary where the boxes containing human sacrificies relics were posed; • Hause of mosaics: called like this for the presence of two black and white pebble mosaics, showing a winged Griffon chasing a doe and a lion attacking a bull; • The “Cappiddrazzu” sanctuary, where “ The young man with the tunic” was discovered , a statue in Ionic marble well shown at the museum • The doors, the walls , the towers, the Archaeological findings, the Venus Temple remains, the remains of the two doors consenting the entrance to the city, “Northern door” and “Southern door” • Boarding from Mozia toward per la “ Ettore e Infersa” quarter. • Arrival to the “ Ettore e Infersa “Salt Museum, and guided tour and fee time fo shopping; • Departure from the museum. • 01:30 p.m. Lunch at restaurant • 03:00 p.m. Visit to the Baglio Anselmi Museum – Punic ship;
Marsala Wine Experience, Erice And Salt Flats Coast - Private Tour
Meet your Local Guide at the port of Trapani, then drive along the SALT FLAT coast till MARSALA. On the way we'll do some photo stops.Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Marsala in 1860 to start the reunification of Italy. The town preserves a cosy center with its cathedral from the norman times, even though it was heavily bombed during WW2. Arrive in charming Marsala for Wine Tasting in one of the area's historic wineries. Learn more about the Marsala-wine making process and the fascinating history of local viticulture. The visit at a local WINERY includes some wine tasting and the widely known Marsala wine.Time for a lunch break before continuing to ERICE where a stroll trough the cobblestoned streets of the medieval town will take us to the public garden located nearby the ruins of the Norman castle. The view from here is stunning. It is not just the views, however that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. We'll have time for a cappuccino and taste the famous almond pastries.
Private Marsala Wine Tour, Erice and Salt Flats Coast with Local Guide
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Mimmo's Private Sicily ToursPick up by your Local Guide at your hotel in Palermo, then drive to the west coast to the SALT FLATS near MARSALA. On the way photo stops of these enchanting area.Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Marsala in 1860 to start the reunification of Italy. The town preserves a cosy center with its cathedral from the norman times, even though it was heavily bombed during WW2. Arrive in charming Marsala for Wine Tasting in one of the area's historic wineries. Learn more about the Marsala-wine making process and the fascinating history of local viticulture. The visit at a local WINERY includes some wine tasting of the widely known Marsala wine.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Castello di VenereContinue to ERICE where a stroll trough the cobblestoned streets of the medieval town will take you to the public garden located nearby the ruins of the Norman castle. The view from here is stunning. It is not just the views, however that brings people here since the quaint cobblestone streets have their own unique appeal. You'll have time for a cappuccino and taste the famous almond pastries of Erice.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E PacecoThe nearby salt pans with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia.Duration: 1 hour
5 Day Tour: Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa
1st Day TUESDAY - PALERMOArrive independently to the hotel assigned in the charming city of Palermo (Airport transfer included with option: Privilege). In the evening you will meet our tour-leader and enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight in hotel. Hotel FEDERICI II 4* or similar. Meals: D 2nd Day WEDNESDAY - MONREALE - PALERMO - MARSALAAfter breakfast in hotel, the morning will be spent visiting Monreale, its huge Norman Cathedral and its splendid Cloister in Arab-Norman style. Later we will discover the stunning Palermo, one of the richest towns in the Island for its history and art. Palermo stands on a bay at the foot of Mt Pellegrino, a headland described by Goethe as the loveliest he had ever seen. Along the visiting day we will have a stop for a food surprise in the famous Antica Focacceria San Francesco. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon we will continue to Marsala in whose port Garibaldi landed in 1860. Visit of a prestigious wine cellar and wine tasting. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Hotel BAGLIO BASILE 4* or similar Meals: BD3rd Day THURSDAY - MARSALA SALT ROAD - SELINUNTE - AGRIGENTOThis morning the tour will continue along the charming and well-known Salt Road: the west coast of Sicily with many salt marshes, which have given rise to one of the oldest salt-extracting industries in the world. Departure to Selinunte to visit the largest Archaeological Park in whole Mediterranean and World Heritage Site. Surrounded by a splendid landscape near the African Sea, we will walk among the rests of the ancient Greek city. Free time for lunch. Transfer to Agrigento and visit of the Valley of the Temples stated World Heritage Site, where the rests of the ancient Akragas rise. It was defined by Pyndar “the most beautiful city of mortals”. You will see the “Temple of Hera”, the “Temple of Concordia” and the “Temple of Heracles”. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.Hotel DIOSCURI BAY PALACE 4* or similar. Meals: BD4th Day FRIDAY - PIAZZA ARMERINA - RAGUSAToday we will reach Piazza Armerina where we will admire the splendid polychrome mosaics of the famous Villa Romana del Casale, World Heritage Site. The complex includes some of the most extensive and most beautiful Roman mosaics known. This majestic villa hosts prestigious mosaics representing mythological and historical episodes and scenes of hunting and entertainments! After free time for lunch, departure to Ragusa Ibla and visit of its historical centre cradle of Sicilian Baroque. This little precious ancient city hosts more than 50 churches and many baroque architectural treasures. We’ll conclude the visiting day with a tasting of local products. Proceed to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.Hotel PRINCIPE 4* or similar.Meals: BD5th Day SATURDAY - CATANIABreakfast in hotel and end of our services (Catania Airport transfer included with option: Privilege).Meals: B