Nature, beaches and
charming villages: Western Sicily

Palermo is the ideal starting point to let yourself be transported to a dimension of pure beauty.

A city of a thousand souls, where Arab domes, baroque churches, Art Nouveau buildings, neoclassical theatres, green areas and characteristic local markets coexist harmoniously, all enclosed in one of the largest and most beautiful historic centres in Europe, so much so that UNESCO has included it in the list of World Heritage Sites.

Take a pleasant stroll in search of the iconic references that have made the city famous all over the world, such as the fascinating Cathedral of Palermo with its unmistakable mix of different styles and the priceless treasures it is home to; Piazza Pretoria with the beautiful “fountain of shame” in Carrara marble, the Church of the “Martorana” with its magnificent Byzantine mosaics and the Palace of the Normans with the beautiful Palatine Chapel.

In addition to art, you can take an interesting stroll to browse the stalls of the lively local markets of Palermo such as Vucciria, Ballarò or Capo, and let yourself be tempted by the specialties of local street food: sficione, chickpea panelle, arancine stuffed with meat or cheese, bread with the “meusa” and the unmissable Sicilian cannoli… you will not regret it!

A day dedicated to an exciting experience in a part of Sicily still intact and off the beaten tourist track: the Madonie Park, the “green lung of Sicily”.

On board a powerful off-road vehicle, you will travel along the ancient paths of transhumance and dirt mountain roads completely immersed in nature; you will spot wild animals, take beautiful photographs of enchanting landscapes and stroll through villages of rare beauty.

During this off-road adventure you will also get to sit down to a delicious lunch based on local products.

From the characteristic village of Castelbuono, one of the most beautiful in Sicily, to Geraci Siculo where you can admire the remains of the ancient Castle of Ventimiglia; from the beautiful Petralia Soprana the most panoramic village of the Madonie, to Piano Battaglia at about 1500 meters high in an amazing natural context, your eyes will feast on the beauty!

Today you will experience an authentic taste discovering the salt marshes of Marsala in the beautiful Nature Reserve of the Stagnone Islands.

You will walk through tanks, canals, windmills and spectacular piles of salt; you will take splendid photographs of one of the most evocative landscapes of Sicily and you will have the opportunity to taste some pure salts.

Then, aboard a typical flat-bottomed boat, you will reach the Island of Mozia, a real open-air museum of priceless archaeological value; before returning to the mainland for a tasting of 3 liqueur wines, accompanied by delicious local products. In addition, walking through the barrels, you will discover how Marsala is produced, one of the most famous liqueur wines in the world.

Finally, you can lose yourself in the tangle of narrow streets of Marsala, a town that must be experienced calmly, walking around the well-kept historic centre, between the seafront and the squares to admire the churches and the most beautiful buildings.

Your experience ends today, but if you want, you will still have time for one last exciting discovery: the Segesta Archaeological Park with its spectacular Doric Temple, the beautiful Ancient Theatre and a breath-taking panorama!