Overview
Combining sightseeing with a little beach time is a perfect way to spend the day.
You will not be dissapointed in your day well spent.
On this tour you will:• Wander thru the ancient streets of Erice
• Stop at a famous pastry shop for marzipan candies
• Sneak a peak at the Villa Balio Gardens
• Climb to Castello di Venere, Erice's highest point
• Visit San Vito lo Capo
• Spend time at the beach or shopping in San Vita lo Capo
Today you will be greeted at Trapani port and take a leisurely drive to Erice. The Elymians settled the medieval town of Erice, which was an important religious site associated with goddesses of fertility. You'll be able to wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shops, world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastry.
It is a lovely place to spend some time wandering the medieval streets with their baroque balconies and flowering vines, and drinking in the vistas. The southwest corner of town contains the Villa Balio Gardens, originally laid out in the 19th century. Beyond the gardens, a path winds along the cliff's edge up to Erice's highest point, the Castello di Venere. Today, little more than crumbling Norman walls surround the sacred site where a temple to Venus once stood.
To continue the feeling of a luxurious and relaxing day, we'll drive to San Vito lo Capo, a charming coastal town in the Trapani area with a great beach. You'll have time to explore the village, shop, or enjoy the beach before we head back to the Trapani port.
• If you plan on doing more than just wading, please bring your swimsuit and a towel.
• This tour includes licensed local guide, private coach with AC (no bathroom), and city taxes.
• Beach Facility Information: We cannot hold any beach space/facilities at the San Vito lo Capo beach area.
Days offered: 7 days a week
Departures:- 10:30 AM, duration: 6 hours
