Top Trapani Archaeology Tours

The crystal-clear seas off western Sicily are home to the idyllic Aegadian islands of Favignana and Levanzo, but their isolated location makes them hard to reach. On this tour, cruise through the coastal waters in a small boat and drop the anchor at locations not accessible to larger boats. Learn of historic battles between the Romans and Carthaginians with on-board commentary from your guide, with free time to snorkel at your leisure.

Discover the beauty of Erice on a half-day tour with departure from Trapani or San Vito Lo Capo. Admire the sunset from above with Trapani, the salt pans, and the Egadi Islands in the background. Enjoy free time to explore the village and try tasting sweet of Maria Grammatico. Start with pickup from your hotel in Trapani or San Vito Lo Capo and head to Erice. Arrive in the village, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Sicily, and enjoy a free view of the historic center. Erice is famous for carpet weaving and ceramics. Visit the main attractions, including the Cathedral of Erice, the Castle of Venus, and the Balio Gardens. Stop at Maria Grammatico's pastry shop to try some of her famous specialties, such as Genovese and almond pastries. Enjoy a sunset from above with Trapani, the salt pans, and the Egadi Islands in the background. Have some free time to explore the village and enjoy dinner before returning to your hotel.

Western Sicily has attractions of the caliber of those on the eastern coast, but they are often less accessible by public transportation. Instead of renting a car and dealing with the hassle of driving in Italy, let someone else take you to Segesta and Selinunte—two of Sicily’s less-known, but no less beautiful archeological ruins located nearly on separate coasts, and roughly an hour apart by car.

Our driver will accompany you to Erice where you will have 1h30 hours to visit that beautiful Sicilian village, small and authentic where the Elimi settled. Getting lost in its streets is fascinating, but even more beautiful is the view that allows you to admire... it leaves you breathless! We will continue to Segesta (time available 1h30) for a visit to the Doric Temple in all its beauty and the Hellenistic Theatre considered one of the most beautiful of the classical period, both for its excellent state of preservation and for its spectacular position on the Gulf of Castellammare. Entrance ticket not included. Along the way there is a stop at a well-known pastry shop for the tasting of the most famous cannoli of the province.