Let a knowledgeable guide take you on a private walking tour of Erice and Segesta, giving you a great opportunity to take in some of Western Sicily’s best sights. After a short trip up the coast to Trapani, you’ll end up atop Mount Erice, where you’ll find the namesake small medieval village that boasts epic views of Trapani and its surroundings, including the Egadi Islands, where the First Punic War famously ended.

Much of the original city where Erice (once called Eryx) now stands was destroyed in the First Punic War. Much of the city now has Norman influence from the middle ages, which you’ll see in the towers and fortifications throughout the town. That’s why you’ll find the ancient remains of a temple of Venus in the city as well as manicured English gardens.

After a walking tour of the village, you’ll have time to stop for lunch, which is the perfect time to a try Sicilian style pizza. You’ll also have time to look through the local stores and boutiques for some souvenirs. Then you’ll head to nearby Segesta to see its Doric temple. It’s so well-preserved you’ll think you’ve walked back in time.

At the end of your Sicily tour, you’ll make your way back to Palermo and your ship. Please note that the cost of this tour does not include food, beverages, or entrance fees to any museums or attractions. Snacks will be available for purchase. This tour is wheelchair accessible, but due to the uneven terrain, it is not recommended for people with limited mobility. You must be able to get in and out of the vehicle.

Enjoy a private tour of Cefalu on the northern coast of Sicily. Your day will start with a short tour of Palermo. Then it’s time to hop into your private transportation for a scenic drive along the northern coast of Sicily until you reach the seaside town of Cefalu.

Cobbled streets and sandy colored buildings make up the bulk of Cefalu, which sits on edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a long stretch of beachfront helping to define this charming resort town. You won’t be able to miss La Rocca, the imposing rocky mountain that sits on the coast.

On this day trip from Palermo, you’ll visit the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalu, an imposing Norman-Arab cathedral famous for its glittering Byzantine mosaics, a medieval wash-house, and the Osterio Magno, a 14th century mansion that was once the residence of King Ruggero II. There will also be time to shop at the local boutiques, taste some local seafood or gelato, or dip your toes into the bright, blue sea.

This private tour of Cefalu departs from the Palermo cruise ship terminal and returns you there at the end of your excursion. Lightweight seasonal clothing and walking shoes are recommended year-round, but added layers, including sweaters or jackets, may be required in less temperate weather during the winter months, and sunglasses and hats may be required during sunnier weather. If you plan to enter any churches, please make sure your shoulders are covered, and shorts are not appropriate.

The cost of this tour does not include food, beverages, or entrance fees to any museums or attractions. Snacks will be available for purchase. This tour is wheelchair accessible, but due to the uneven terrain, it is not recommended for people with limited mobility. You must be able to get in and out of the vehicle.

It’s just you, your guide and Palermo’s must-see sights during a 7-hour exploration of this magical city.

Visit Teatro Massimo, Italy’s largest opera house; built in the late 1800s this facility is well-renowned for its superb acoustics.

Stroll through the myriad stalls in the open-air marketplace of Capo and head to Palatine Chapel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Sicily. While here, take photos of the mix of Byzantine and Arabic architecture and admire the luminescent mosaics.

Stop at a nearby restaurant to enjoy an authentic Sicilian lunch of appetizers, pasta or main dish, salad, fruit, and coffee then head to another well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral of Palermo.

Built in 1185, this Roman Catholic church sports a variety of architectural styles thanks to centuries of additions and restorations.

At Quattro Canti you can stand in the middle of the square of what was one of the first major planned towns in Europe. Make your way over to Piazza Pretoria to take a photo of the Fountain of Shame, so named due to the 16 nude statues of humans, nymphs, satyrs, and mermaids that encircle it. While here see the Praetorian Palace, a municipal building also known as the Palace of Eagles due to the numerous presence this bird in the decorations throughout the building.

Gaze upon the magnificent stucco work by famed sculptor Giacomo Serpotta at the Oratorio di San Lorenzo, then visit Piazza Marina to view the largest tree in Europe, the Moreton Bay Fig, while you learn fascinating facts about the Mafia.

Reserve this tour now for an up-close and personal peek into the historic places of Palermo.