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Meeting of your guide and departure for Segesta, ancient town in the Western part of Sicily and visit to its magnificent Greek Theatre and Doric Temple, masterpieces of Greek architecture in Sicily.
Transfer to Fontanasalsa, a town on the Western coast and stop in a "Baglio" Oil tasting and visit at the baglio, which is
an 18th century country villa recently restored and converted into a charming and exclusive Farm house surrounded by palm trees, olive trees and vineyards. There is a wide range of fruit-flavoured oils and wines, that make every visit to this farm
resort particularly pleasant and exclusive.
At the conclusion of the visit, a brief visit to the Cantine Pellegrino for a tasting of Marsala Wines, conducted by an expert.
Transfer to Erice, a nearby medieval town, located at the top of the homonymous mountain set 751 meters above the sea level and overlooking the whole Western region, the Mediterranean Sea and the Egadi Islands. Visit to the Antique Convent Pastry Shop, in via Guarnotti, one of the most renowned Sicilian bakeries. There, enjoy a taste of the fine Erician pastries first created within the convent walls and, as a special treat, sample some of the typical almond dough desserts filled with candied lemon. Afterwards, a guided walk down the narrow streets of the ancient town.
Back to Palermo. 6.00 pm end of our excursion.
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