Top Palermo Archaeology Tours

Spend a day exploring the ancient sights of the Valley of the Temples with this day trip from Palermo. Travel to Agrigento for a quick coffee break (own expense) before visiting the fascinating site for a 1-hour tour. See the temples of Hera, Concordia and Apollo. Take a midday break for lunch (own expense) before stopping at the archaeology museum for a 1-hour self-guided visit.

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

Discover the ancient origins of Sicily during this private sightseeing tour from the Palermo region. Visit the town of Erice, famous for its sweet confections and for being associated with the goddess of fertility. Then, see ancient Greek ruins in the towns of Segesta and Selinunte and learn about the indigenous people of Sicily. This is not a guided tour but a private, English-speaking driver is included.

Discover ancient ruins left over from the Greeks on this private excursion. Enjoy pickup from the Palermo area and head to Agrigento where you can find the UNESCO-listed Temple Valley. Learn about its ancient history and explore its many sites before heading to the seaside to see the white cliffs dubbed as the ‘Turkish Stairway.”

Discover a number of western Sicily’s most popular destinations on this full-day tour from Palermo. Meet your guide at your accommodation, climb aboard a climate-controlled minivan, and head first to Segesta, where you’ll explore the ancient Greek amphitheater and temple (entry own expense). Then, discover the medieval town of Erice, enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch (own expense) in Saline, and finish with a walking tour of the elegant city of Trapani.

Pick up at the hotel. Departure to Erice and free time to visit the medieval village. Continue to Trapani and visit the Saline di Nubia in a charming and colorful atmosphere. Possibility to visit the Salt Museum. Free lunch. Departure for Segesta and visit of the Archaeological Park (where you can admire the "Temple" and the "Greek Theater"). I'm going back to the hotel. End of our services

Although Sicily is an island, crossing distances between the capital and destinations along the coast—especially along the south and west sides—can be tiring and time-consuming. With this tour to Agrigento from Palermo, let a guide take care of the roughly 2-hour drive between coasts, and then take you on a private tour of the strikingly well-preserved Valley of the Temples archeological site.

Enjoy a day of delicious wine and fascinating history on this excursion from Palermo. Learn about local grapes with a tasting at a celebrated vineyard. Travel to the Greek ruins at Selinunte, considered among the most impressive in the Mediterranean. Visit an organic farm to sample delicious olives and olive oil before your tour concludes.

Discover the flavors of Sicily with this olive oil, salt, and wine tour from Palermo. Taste delicious local wines at a vineyard in Marsala, admire the distinctive salt-producing lagoon in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, and enjoy a lunch of cheese, meats, olives, local bread, and homemade olive oil. Visit an impressive Doric temple in Segesta before your tour concludes.

Explore Western Sicily from Palermo easily without having to rent a car with this tour of Erice, Trapani, and the salt flats. Travel comfortably from stop to stop by air-conditioned minivan as a guide tells you all about the area and its history as you go. Plus, round-trip transport from your Palermo hotel is included.

Pick up at the hotel. Departure to Agrigento in the direction of the "Valley of the Temples" to visit the most important archaeological and landscape area of Italy declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the Archaeological Museum I'm going back to the hotel. End of our services.

the tour was organized to admire the beauty of the western part of Sicily, the wonderful medieval village of Erice, the archaeological site of Segesta and to taste the real Sicilian cannoli produced by local people

The medieval settlements of Erice and Segesta rank among the top archaeological sites in Sicily, but bringing the rich history to life requires expert knowledge. On this private tour, reach both cities in one day with your guide, and uncover thousands of years of Italian history. Discover Arabic mosque ruins, Norman churches, and Roman forums, and enjoy uninterrupted views along the Gulf of Castellammare—with round-trip travel from your Palermo hotel included.

• Exclusive Private Tour with licensed LOCAL GUIDE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan • Great introduction to Sicily for first time visitors • Visit two among the greatest sights of Italy Relax on a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to reach SEGESTA. The well preserved temple and the greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC. A visit to Segesta, which has inspired generations of travelers and artists, is an experience you cannot miss. The Monastery of MONREALE commissioned by William II (1154-89), the Norman ruler of Sicily. The highlight of the Cathedral is its interior, incandescent with the gold of the mosaics, covering the walls of the nave, aisles, transept and apse.

3 days to discover all faces of Sicily: The color of Palermo's market, the history of Agrigento, the heritage of the Etna Volcano and much more. Always escorted by a professional driver and an english or french speaking tour guide.

The archaeological sites of Selinunte and Segesta rank among the oldest and most important ruins in Sicily. On this private tour, reach both sites in one day with your guide, and uncover 2,500 years of culture and history. Explore ancient temples, excavated ruins, and beautiful landscapes—with round-trip travel from your Palermo hotel included.

A perfect occasion to enjoy the highlights of the beautiful Sicilian island in private, for max 8 people with transportation and English-speaking tour guides included. A luxury experience that will acquaint you with the Unesco world heritage sites of Agrigento and Syracuse as well as delight your palate with delicious food tastings and cooking classes. This five star tour experience, will guarantee you a full immersion in the culture and traditions of Sicily with the privilege of skipping lines, enjoying transfers in private deluxe minivans and having professional tour guides at your complete disposal during the whole trip.

The tour offers two significant stages of Greco-Roman art in Sicily: Agrigento, home of the Valley of the Temples, and Piazza Armerina, where the famous Roman Villa is located. Let's start from Agrigento. The visit of the archaeological park, combined with the beauty of the landscapes visible from the hill of the Temples, will leave you fascinated. Impossible to forget this magical place full of beauty. We continue with Piazza Armerina, with its baroque historical center and the magnificent Roman Villa, where it is possible to admire the rich mosaics, which testify the life of the ancient Roman aristocrats. It should be noted that the driver is not a tour guide and will not accompany you during the visits, he can only provide general information during the trip.

This tour aims to offer a complete experience for both your eyes and your palate. You will visit some of the most beautiful places, cities, villages in Western Sicily: rich in history, culture and art. Palermo, Monreale, Mondello, Erice, Segesta, Trapani, Cefalù, Castelbuono, The Saline with Their different colors. You will taste the typical Cannoli, the Marsala, the Almond sweets in Erice, the cheeses and the artisanal Salami in Castelbuono, the street food in Palermo, fish dishes in Trapani and the foods that made us famous in the world. This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places.

On this full-day guided excursion, you’ll visit one of western Sicily, most of the island’s most stunning regions. Highlights include a Norman-Spanish castle once dedicated to the Goddess of Love, a free pastry tasting at a local bakery, a stop at the stunning salt pans of Trapani, and visits to the hilltop village of Erice and an ancient Greek archaeological site.

Enjoy with us and in full relaxation one of the most requested tours of Western Sicily. It starts with Monreale. Going up Monte Caputo, you arrive at the town that offers from its terraces unique panoramas over the Conca D'Oro, where the city of Palermo stands. You immediately come across the Duomo, one of the most beautiful testimonies of the Norman Arab style in Sicily. Inside you will be struck by the luminous majesty of the Byzantine-style Christ Pantocrator and the treasures kept on the upper floor. Not far from the Cathedral it is easy to reach the Cloister, it is the most complete Romanesque sculpture monument in Sicily. The next stop is Cefalù. Moving about 100 km, we reach the town on the sea. The narrow streets of the historic center, which offer at every angle glimpses of the sea, old houses, balconies full of Sicilian flowers and scents, will lead you to the main square where the Cathedral stands, another wonderful monument of Arab Norman style in Sicily.

Discover the charms of western Sicily on this 3-day tour. Walk the streets of Palermo, stopping to see the Royal Palace, Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, a traditional market, and more. Enjoy a tasting at a celebrated winery and explore the Greek ruins at Selinunte. Visit an organic olive farm, see the archeological site in Segesta, and take in lovely hilltop views from Erice before your return to Palermo.

Driving toward Taormina tour through the visit of the Roman Villa of Casale with its wonderful mosaics at Piazza Armerina. After you can enjoy an independent tour of the famous Taormina and of Castelmola: the balcony over Taormina and its amazing bay! ENJOY YOU THE ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DURING THE DAY TRIP AND OUTSIDE THE MUSEUMS OR ARCHEOLOGICAL AREAS , FOR ONLY € 75 (IT IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED TOUR GUIDE SERVICE- IT IS ONLY AN ASSISTANCE )

Escorted by a private driver, you will embark on a scenic trip that will take you to the hilltop hamlet of Erice and the archeological park of Segesta, two jewels on the western side of the island. In the gorgeous medieval village of Erice a maze of picturesque cobbled streets lined with the famous local pastry shops lead to the 14th-century Chiesa Matrice, preserving valuable marble statues, and the Norman castle with sweeping views over the coast. The visit to Segesta, on the other hand, will be a deep dive into ancient times. The town was founded by descendants of the Trojans and is home to a well preserved Greek temple and theatre dating back to the 5th century BC. A local guide will walk you through the remains to fully breath the fascinating history surrounding this site.