TRAPANI

Trapani & Erice is a private luxury tour for travelers who love Sicily beyond the obvious. These are lesser-known destinations, and that is exactly why they feel more authentic, more elegant, and more memorable. Moreover, the experience is designed with a calm rhythm: panoramic beauty, medieval atmosphere, and a curated tasting of the best local products—olive oil, wine, bread, cheeses, tuna specialties, and traditional sweets.
Erice is not only an archaeological or historical stop. It is a place of style and charm, built like a small medieval village on the top of Mount San Giuliano, at 750 meters above sea level. Then, as you climb the “per aspera” road, the views open wide over the Egadi Islands and, on clear days, even toward Africa. Inside the stone walls, you walk through narrow lanes, quiet courtyards, and small squares where time seems slower and the air feels different.
Along the way, your licensed guide brings the town to life with stories and details, while keeping the tone refined and easy to follow. You will see the main landmarks, including the Matrice Church, the panoramic Villa Comunale “Balio”, and the legendary Castle of Venus. Afterwards, the tour focuses on taste—because Western Sicily is also a land of strong culinary identity. The king of the sea is tuna, and its tradition recalls the old tuna fisheries and their dramatic history. As a result, the tasting is not just “food”: it is culture, landscape, and memory in one table.
Finally, logistics are effortless. Transportation is included from Trapani Port, with a private driver (NCC) and a comfortable vehicle. Start times are available in the morning or afternoon, and the tour is ideal for couples, friends, and small private groups who want a premium half-day experience without stress.

Trapani – Erice Tour Details
Duration: up to 6 hours
Guests: 2–8
Whispers system: included
Guide: licensed local tour guide

Transport: private NCC transfer included (from Trapani Port)
Start times: 10:00 or 15:00

Included
Professional guide
Transport from Trapani Port
Tasting experience

Not included
Entrance tickets
Personal expenses

Erice

Private transfer from Trapani to Erice, climbing Mount San Giuliano (750 m) for breathtaking views over the Egadi Islands and, on clear days, toward Africa. Guided walk inside the medieval stone walls through narrow lanes and quiet squares. Highlights include the **Matrice Church**, the panoramic **Villa Comunale “Balio”**, and the **Castle of Venus** viewpoint. The visit is completed with a curated **tasting of local excellence**: olive oil, wine, bread, cheeses, tuna specialties from the traditional fisheries, and Sicilian sweets.

Return to Trapani for a guided stroll through a city set between two seas, where sacred and everyday life meet in a timeless coastal atmosphere. Depending on timing, the route includes the **historic center**, the **Cathedral**, the **Sanctuary of the Annunziata**, and a scenic stop at the **Trapani Salt Pans (Saline)** for landscape and photos.