Selinunte
& EVOO
This tour takes you into a less known part of Sicily, the southwestern area. It is also called the “Sicilian Tuscany”. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines and excellent olive oil. Some of them produced in this area which is also famous for a great wine and olive oil production. But also for archeological marvel, the soft hilly landscape and pleasant sandy beaches.
from Trapani/Marsala area
Pick up at your hotel by your private Guide Driver. Next board a Premium Mercedes Minivan and take a scenic drive (1h) through a landscape where wonderful olive orchards and vineyards are everywhere.
Archeological Marvel
In SELINUNTE you will see the Eastern Hill with three temples, and other interesting excavations dating back to the 7th century B. C. The archeological marvel of this site includes several temples and part of the excavated ancient city. Amazing ruins more than 2500 years old and a beautiful landscape next to the sea.
The EVOO Experience
Visit an Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producer in the Belice Valley. The prestigious “Nocellara del Belice” olive variety has been grown here for centuries. An unrepeatable combination of the local soil and microclimate gives origin to DOP certified table olives and extra-virgin olive oil.
Drop off at your hotel.
Selinunte is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. Also one of the most impressive of all Greek sites. Never having been built over in modern times. In the 5th Century BC it was second only to Syracuse. The archeological marvel of this site includes several temples. Part of the excavated ancient city, amazing ruins more than 2500 years old. In addition to a beautiful landscape next to the sea. It is also the most important archaeological site of the Mediterranean. Here it is possible to gather the most information’s and materials about the meeting between two cultures: Greeks and Phoenicians.
