Four-day luxury tour exploring Palermo, Marsala and the western coast of Sicily

At a glance

Trip Summary

On day one of your Exclusive Palermo Wine Tour, arrive in Palermo at your leisure and check into Villa Igiea, a landmark Belle Époque villa offering panoramic sea views and easy access to the city’s historic and cultural highlights. Set in a peaceful coastal location just a short drive from Palermo’s vibrant centre, Villa Igiea is the ideal base for exploring the city’s baroque architecture and lively markets.

Spend the afternoon at your own pace, perhaps relaxing at the hotel or wandering into the city to explore for yourself. In the evening, your experience begins in true Sicilian style with a Michelin-starred tasting menu, served in a magnificently restored 16th-century palazzo near Palermo’s iconic cathedral. We will arrange for a pre-booked, pre-paid, private taxi to take you into the heart of the city and return you to your hotel after dinner, ensuring a seamless and elegant start to your luxury Palermo wine tour.

On day two of your Exclusive Palermo Wine Tour, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your private driver collects you for a full-day guided excursion through the sun-drenched landscapes of western Sicily. Your first destination is Marsala, renowned for its historic wine cellars and the production of its iconic fortified wines. After a scenic coastal drive, you’ll arrive at a prestigious winery estate, where a curated tasting and leisurely lunch await.

In the afternoon, continue to Erice, a captivating hilltop town known for its medieval cobbled streets, artisan shops, and sweeping views over the coast and salt flats below. After spending some time soaking up the atmosphere, your driver will return you to your hotel for an evening at leisure. We highly recommend dining at one of the hotel’s restaurants and would be happy to make a reservation on your behalf, or if you prefer to explore more of the city, we can also arrange a taxi into central Palermo.

On day three of your Exclusive Palermo Wine Tour, enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning at leisure, with the option of access to the hotel’s private beach club in Mondello or a private boat excursion along the scenic coastline (supplement applies). This flexible day is designed for pure enjoyment – whether you prefer sunbathing on golden sands, swimming in crystal-clear waters, or relaxing on deck with a view of Monte Pellegrino.

Return to the hotel for a relaxed afternoon before your evening experience: a private food and wine walking tour through the historic heart of Palermo. A private taxi will collect you from the hotel and bring you into the city, and you’ll get to explore lively markets, traditional eateries, and characterful wine bars: tasting your way through the rich flavours of Sicily’s culinary heritage. Following the tour, you’ll have the option to remain in Palermo or return to the hotel in a pre-booked, pre-paid taxi.

Day four is departure day. After a leisurely breakfast, check out from the hotel. Private transfers can be arranged on request, or you may wish to extend your stay to explore more of western Sicily’s coastal treasures.

Outline Itinerary

Day three of your Exclusive Palermo Wine Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Morning at leisure with access to private beach club in Mondello or a private boat excursion (supplement applies)
• Afternoon at leisure
• Private Palermo evening food and wine tour (including taxi transfer to Palermo)

Final day of your Exclusive Palermo Wine Tour

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Check out of your hotel.

Package Prices

• These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
• These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
• Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
• Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
• Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.

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