Erice, Marsala Lagoon and Borgo Parrini Private Tour - Full-Day Trip from Palermo

With this full-day private guided tour you will experience the history and culture of Sicily in different areas. Erice, a Medieval village nestled atop a mountain, will make you plunge in Medieval history with a hint of a much more ancient past related to its original population: the Elymians. Holding a masters' degree in History of Economics, I will entertain you with stories about the local area related to two of the main products of this area: wine and salt. At the Marsala Lagoon, a unique area in Sicily for its windmills, you will feel and experience the culture of the salt, dating back to the Roman times, and understand why sea salt is still 'cultivated and harvested' like it used to be centuries ago. Before going back to Palermo we will stop at Borgo Parrini, a village with colorful buildings inspired by Gaudí, the famous Spanish architect who built the Cathedral of Barcelona.

9:00 Pick-up in Palermo city center 11:00 Walking tour in Erice - you will need to be able to walk uphill 12:15 Lunch - not included 13:30 Departure from Erice 14:15 Marsala Lagoon with the Salt Evaporation Ponds. We will visit the Salt Museum to learn about the importance of sea salt, watch a short film to feel and understand what sea salt is for the locals, and go on a Boat Tour (depending on the weather) to enjoy the many beauties of the area 16:00 Departure from the Marsala Lagoon 16:45 Borgo Parrini, a colorful village inspired by Antoni Gaudí 18:30 Departure from Borgo Parrini 19:30 Drop-off in Palermo city center It is possible, at an extra cost, to extend the tour to include a wine tasting plus lunch or dinner at one of the best wineries in the area. Please contact me if you want to include this option. This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences, also from other Sicilian cities - please inquire!