Archeological Palermo Shore Excursion Driver Guide Sicily Park Selinunte

An Archeological Marvel

You Don’t Expect

Discover tour to a less known part in Sicily. This tour takes you to the archeological area in Selinunte. It is located in the splendid southwestern area of Sicily that is called also the “Sicilian Tuscany”. Here wonderful olive orchards and vineyards are everywhere. It is certainly a well known and significant olive oil production area of the island.

This archeological area is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. Also among 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 site includes several temples plus part of the excavated ancient city and amazing ruins. In addition to more than 2500 years old and a beautiful landscape.

Shore Excursion Program

Starting time subject to ship arrival

from Palermo Port

Pick up at the port by your private Guide Driver and board a Premium Mercedes Minivan. Next enjoy a scenic drive (1h30min) into the southwest through a pleasant hilly landscape. Neat olive orchards and vineyards are everywhere.

Starting time subject to ship arrival

Visit 1.5h

Selinunte

This is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. Also one of the most impressive of all Greek sites. Here you will see the Eastern Hill with three temples plus other interesting excavations dating back to the 7th century B.C.

Visit 1.5h

Visit/Tasting 1.5h

The EVOO Experience

Next visit an Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producer in the Belice Valley area. 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.

Visit/Tasting 1.5h

Drive back to Palermo 1.5h

Drop off at the port

Drive back to Palermo 1.5h

Tour Details

Duration: flexible 7/8 Hours

Culture

Shore Excursion

Moderate

Friendly: No

*Price varies by group size

What’s Included

English-speaking Guide Driver

Comfortable Transport by Premium Mercedes Minivan

Guided Tour inside Archeological Area

Olive Oil Tasting

Pick up/Drop off at the Port

Free Wifi aboard

Parking/Highway Fees

What’s Extra

Admission fees

Meals & Beverages

Marinella di Selinunte is a small fishing village blessed by the gaze of the ancient gods. Calm and quiet for most of the year. It’s a very relaxing place for a seaside holiday. Thanks to its wonderful sandy beaches. Moreover it is possible to experience something unique, bathing in the Mediterranean Sea while the sun sets behind the ancient temple ruins.

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