Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Natural Reserve (Riserva Naturale Integrale Saline di Trapani e Paceco) Tours and Activities

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.

Spend a day exploring Palermo’s lovely surrounding areas. See the historic Greek theater and temple in Segesta, sample wines and almond sweets in medieval Erice, and lunch on Sicilian favorites at a traditional restaurant housed in an old mill. Take some time to discover the charming churches, harbor, shops, and monuments of Trapani before your tour concludes.

It is a walk through 3 different salt pans, an enchanted place to discover how salt is produced and collected. The visit to the salt museum and the tasting of the flavored salt will make this tour between nature and tradition will make the experience unforgettable.

Discover the most beautiful places in Western Sicily, let yourself be guided by your Driver-Guide! A licensed tour guide of the region of Sicily and a licensed driver is ready to accompany you and let you explore the wonders of nature, history and art through the many streets of this beautiful island.

Have only a limited amount of time to explore Trapani? This private, full-day tour will whisk you straight to the area’s various highlights. After pickup from the port, airport, or your hotel, set off via air-conditioned minivan. You’ll see Erice (a medieval, hilltop town), Scopello (a tiny village with beautiful coastal views), Castellammare Del Golfo (home to a medieval fortress), and more.

For the more romantic and photography enthusiasts, the Sunset tour offers unique and unforgettable emotions.

Treat yourself to a tour of Segesta, Erice, Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Natural Reserve to admire unique panoramas. Visit ancient temples and explore the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily. The tour begins with the legendary Segesta, which reveals its solitary temple, an example of refined Doric style. Erice is the small medieval village which stands on Monte San Giuliano. It amazes for simplicity and charm. Continuing towards the extreme part of western Sicily, you will be enchanted by the white salt pans of Trapani. The first stop on this "salt route" is near the salt flats of Nubia where you can also visit the museum. Here the different stages of salt processing are illustrated and showcases the traditional tools that were once used for harvesting.

Among our tours of Sicily with this one you can take the opportunity to explore the Northwestern side of the island: be enchanted by the Salt Pans of Trapani, Erice, Palermo, Cefalù & Monreale, capitals of the Arab-Norman heritage of Sicily. Start visiting the nature reserve of the Salt pans of Trapani, a unique place where it’s still preserved the old tradition of the salt extraction and continue with Erice, where you can discover the old medieval village and the castle. Don’t forget to taste the typical local cookies. You will discover also the capital of Sicily, Palermo, where you have the opportunity to admire the monuments that testify the Arab and Norman dominations in Sicily. Nearby Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale, are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. Their charming Cathedrals keeps inside mosaic decorations dating back from the XII century. In the last day, we’ll go to Caccamo, where one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Sicily stands.

For those who love the tranquility of the early afternoon. Enjoy the first hours of the afternoon in full naturalistic relaxation!

Morning tour: For those who wake up late, but don't want to miss anything! A tour for everyone, with a convenient morning schedule. Enjoy the charm of windmills and salt hills!

Alba tour: for true birdwatchers, this tour allows you to admire the awakening of nature in total tranquility at dawn.

Travelers will have a driver reserved only for them and we do not take other people on board. The driver will respect the established travel program but with flexibility and every day he will talk to travelers to organize times with flexibility, he will offer advice and he will be available to make reservations for restaurants or experiences desired by you. Our vehicles are cleaned and sanitized at the end of each service and have all the comforts. Our drivers are elegant and kind professionals and drive our vehicles with respect and attention to safety and your travel relaxation.