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Segesta and Erice
Palermo Shore Trip - Segesta and Erice
 



This 8.5 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port in Palermo
  • Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
  • Included Visits- Archaeological site of Segesta
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Tour Number:
IPALE-03

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $756 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $560 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $428 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $348 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $324 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $282 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $313 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 
Type: Antiquities, Medieval Village
Length: 8.5 Hours (traffic pending)
Walking: Difficult
Mobility: NO wheelchair
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English

Palermo Shore Excursion - This private cruise tour visits the important archaeological site of Segesta followed by the medieval village of Erice which is a popular destination for tourists due to its medieval atmosphere, cool mountain air, beautiful pine woods and its rich local craft traditions.

After meeting your guide you depart for the archeological site of Segesta. This city is thought to have been founded around the 12th century BC by the Elymi. It is believed that they came here by ship from ancient Troy (modern day Turkey) after their city was destroyed in the Trojan War.

The site at Segesta is divided into two areas. The southeastern section was predominantly residential, while the north was populated by public buildings, including the theater. The highlight of your visit is a 5th century BC Doric temple which is one of the finest remaining examples of classical architecture.

Next you drive to Erice which occupies a memorably beautiful site. Developed as a Phoenician and Hellenistic town, it sits on a plateau about 2,500 feet above the sea, offering glorious views. Enclosed within defensible bastions and walls, the town is a labyrinth of little cobbled streets and passages only wide enough to accommodate one person at a time in some places. The houses are packed one upon another and each has its own charming inner courtyard that can be guarded from the gaze of neighbors and therefore allowing family life to take its daily course in absolute privacy.

In ancient times Erice was famous for its temple where the Phoenicians worshiped Astarte, the Greeks venerated Aphrodite and the Romans celebrated Venus. Mount Eryx served as a point of reference for sailors who adopted Venus as their protector. At night, a large fire would be lit within the sacred precinct and used as a guiding beacon (or ancient lighthouse).

Later this afternoon you return to the pier in Palermo.


If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Sicily -Palermo tours and Sicily -Palermo Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Sicily -Palermo tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Segesta - 1.5 Hours
  • Visit Segesta - 1 Hour
  • Drive to Erice - 1 Hour
  • Tour Erice - 2 Hours
  • Free time for Lunch - 1 Hour
  • Return to Palermo - 2 Hours

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5 of 5 Review Location: Palermo (Sicily) January 26, 2024
Reviewer: Clyde Y from Edmonds, WA - December 2014  
We had a great time on our cruise and your tours. Every tour guide was on time and clean comfortable buses. We are amazed at the knowledge of some of the guides particularly the ones in Rome and Barcelona, smart knowledgeable guides. If I need a tour on any cruise I will be calling you again.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Palermo (Sicily) July 11, 2023
Reviewer: Lisa C from Fountain Hills AZ  
Thank you very much for contacting us. Our tours were wonderful from start to finish. In Sicily, we had Angela and she was superb. In Athens, our guide was ill and we had a replacement named Georgia. She was one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met. She was definitely better with the older people in our group. We ranged from 7-77 so it was a hard group to talk to. Everything was timely, and we would definitely use your company again. Thanks.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Palermo (Sicily) June 1, 2023
Reviewer: Brian D from Middleboro MA  
Just a quick note of thanks. We had Gertrude as a tour guide on Sicily. She was very knowledgeable, and very accommodating, with all of us. We will recommend your company to anyone and everyone wanting to see the Sicily.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Palermo (Sicily) June 1, 2023
Reviewer: Gisela C from Miami FL  
Just got back from our trip and wanted to write you a few quick words to explain our experience with the tours you coordinated Excellent The guides (and drivers) were on time, accommodating and knowledgeable. In Malta, Josefine was superb. She knew her culture and spoke clearly and with great English. We really enjoyed the Blue Grotto. In Sicily, our guide had so much information about her culture and was multilingual making it easy for our elderly who only spoke Spanish. In Rome, Danilo was fun, honest and flexible to our requests he was available at all times and kept us on time to return back to the ship. Loved it! In Genoa, Fluvio and in Marseille, Natalie were also available to answer our questions and directing us to places of interest. I know the rest of the group share my thoughts and you might here from some of them as well. After many emails of planning with you and Steve, I would like to thank you both for making our trip a success. I would recommend Private Shore Trips to anyone traveling in the near future.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Palermo (Sicily) June 22, 2022
Reviewer: John Z from Barrington, IL  
The tour was great. Your driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable and we enjoyed his tour. See you next time.

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