Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia 7 Days
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
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Sicily: Agrigento, Marsala & The Isle of Mozia
Highlights
- Duration: 7 Days
- Comfort: Moderate%
- Language: English
- Rating: 0%
- Trip ID: 130912
- Start Location: Palermo, Italy
- End Location: Palermo, Italy
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- Primary Activities: Walking Tour
- Other Activities: Museums & Expositions, Swimming, temple, wine tasting, ruins
- Day 1: Palermo
- We rendezvous at Palermo for the short journey to our hotel on the quayside at Bonagia, with time to wander around this historic fishing village before we gather for an Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner.
- Lodging
- Hotel Tonnara di Bonagia
- Description
Within the FH Tonnara di Bonagia Resort guests will find traditional workshops offering crafts and local culinary specialties. Tennis courts, five-aside football, a diving centre and a pool area that offers direct access to the sea via a rocky cove are also available, together with a kids club offering daytime and sporting activities, at the wellbeing oasis.
- Day 2: Erice
- We take a boat from our hotel across the waters to the Nature Reserve Park of Monte Cofano to hike around the promontory, on footpaths once trodden by pirates, and immerse ourselves in the wild and rugged beauty of this unspoilt coastline. After lunch, we drive to Erice for a walking tour of this thoroughly medieval walled mountain town, dramatically perched 750 metres above the sea. Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Normans have all occupied this “impregnable” fortress which, today, is simply one of the most stunning towns in the Mediterranean. Descending by cable car, to Trapani, we return to our hotel with time for a swim in the pool before dinner in a local trattoria.
- Lodging
- Hotel Tonnara di Bonagia
- Description
Within the FH Tonnara di Bonagia Resort guests will find traditional workshops offering crafts and local culinary specialties. Tennis courts, five-aside football, a diving centre and a pool area that offers direct access to the sea via a rocky cove are also available, together with a kids club offering daytime and sporting activities, at the wellbeing oasis.
- Day 3: San Vito lo Capo
- We drive to the small town of San Vito lo Capo and spend the morning walking the coastal path of the Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve, where wild flowers abound and only the haunting clang of the goats’ bells and the breaking of the waves on the shore disturb the silence. Here many species of birds nest and breed and we may even see the rare Bonelli’s Eagle. We lunch in the tiny, delightful village of Scopello. Later, we drive to Marsala and celebrate our arrival in this most famous of wine towns with a visit to the renowned Florio winery to see how the eponymous fortified wine is made and to taste it for ourselves.
- Lodging
- Hotel Carmine
- Description
This simple, charming 3-star lodging is the only hotel situated in the historic centre of Marsala in a peaceful piazza, forming part of a 17th century convent. All the rooms feature elegant Sicilian decoration maintaining the original architecture, antique furniture and state-of-the-art amenities such as modern bathrooms. They all have satellite television, air-conditioning, internet connection, minibar and safe. There is a cloistered courtyard to relax away from the bustle of the city. The hotel has no restaurant but a highlight of the stay must be the sumptuous Buffet Breakfast.
- Day 4: Isola Grande
- This morning we board our private launch to spend time on the Stagnone Islands, off the coast of Marsala. We see the windmills standing guard over the saltpans as we reach Isola Grande for our first walking excursion. Then to the Isle of Mozia, where the ruins of the ancient Phoenician settlement are much in evidence. In the tiny museum, we see the magnificent 5th century marble sculpture of Il Giovinetto – and we meet the curator who found it. After a picnic lunch, we return to the mainland with time for shopping, a visit to the Cathedral or the famous Tapestry Museum, or indulging in cannoli in one of the fashionable cafes of Marsala. Dinner at a local ristorante.
- Lodging
- Hotel Carmine
- Description
This simple, charming 3-star lodging is the only hotel situated in the historic centre of Marsala in a peaceful piazza, forming part of a 17th century convent. All the rooms feature elegant Sicilian decoration maintaining the original architecture, antique furniture and state-of-the-art amenities such as modern bathrooms. They all have satellite television, air-conditioning, internet connection, minibar and safe. There is a cloistered courtyard to relax away from the bustle of the city. The hotel has no restaurant but a highlight of the stay must be the sumptuous Buffet Breakfast.
- Day 5: Segesta
- Segesta and Selinunte are the two great 5th century cities whose rivalry led to all-out war. Today we visit the first, Segesta, where we will see the great Doric Temple and the Theatre dating from the 3rd century BC – two of the most stunningly sited Classical monuments in the world. The temple is situated on the edge of a deep ravine and, by contrast, the magnificently preserved theatre occupies a prominent position near the summit of Monte Barbaro with far-reaching views across the Gulf of Castellamare to distant mountains. Our walk is in the rolling hills in the footsteps of those who, for centuries, have beaten a path to this unique site.
- Lodging
- Hotel Carmine
- Description
This simple, charming 3-star lodging is the only hotel situated in the historic centre of Marsala in a peaceful piazza, forming part of a 17th century convent. All the rooms feature elegant Sicilian decoration maintaining the original architecture, antique furniture and state-of-the-art amenities such as modern bathrooms. They all have satellite television, air-conditioning, internet connection, minibar and safe. There is a cloistered courtyard to relax away from the bustle of the city. The hotel has no restaurant but a highlight of the stay must be the sumptuous Buffet Breakfast.
- Day 6: Marsala
- After breakfast, we bid farewell to Marsala and transfer along the coast for our morning walk. We will visit the enormous ruins of the temples at Selinunte, another of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. Excavations have uncovered extensive ruins, but experts now believe that the destruction was caused by earthquakes rather than by armies. The remains of five temples litter the fortified acropolis, while the ruins of three more, bearing massive Doric columns, lie on a hill to the east. After lunch, we continue to Agrigento, where the highlight will be a walking tour of one of the magnificent Valley of the Temples, dedicated to Juno, Concord, Hercules, Jupiter, and the Dioscures. We gather for cocktails before our Farewell Dinner in our hotel, with its unforgettable views of the Concordia Temple illuminated against the night sky.
- Lodging
- Hotel Villa Athena
- Description
This luxury hotel, a member of Small Leading Hotels of the World, is situated only 200 metres from the Concordia Temple in The Valley of the Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The unique and exclusive location of the property, in a private park with olive trees and century-old palms, offers guests a magic and truly special discovery. There is an open-air swimming pool. As in all converted noble residences, rooms vary in shape and size but all are beautifully furnished and equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, CD-player/stereo system, direct phone, internet access, minibar, in-room safe, hair dryer.
- Day 7: arrivederci
- We return to Palermo and say “arrivederci” to those leaving us.
Trip Includes
- Full-time services of two staff - a Walk Leader and Walk Manager
- A backup vehicle for resting walkers and moving luggage
- Comprehensive Travel Information Package and Reading List
- Diverse itineraries with an emphasis on history, geography, cutlure, peoples, flora and fauna
- Demonstrations, wine tasting, admissions to museums and historic sites
- All ground transfers (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)
- Maps and unique souvenirs to commemorate your trip
- First-class accommodations with culural and historical interest
- All meals - with choices - (Special dietary requirements? No problem!)
- Wine with dinner
- On-trail snacks and refreshments
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Trip Excludes
- Necessary Clothing ( swimwear, footwear)
- Cost of air or rail fares to and from the destination or tips for your Walk Leader and Manager.
- Travel Insurance
Trip ID#: 130912
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable
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