Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday by Air to Sicily - Expertly crafted with exceptional care, this Acklams exclusive journey through western Sicily is a tour of true distinction.
Western Sicily Signature Tour 8 Days
Acklams Exclusive Departure
18 September 2027
8 days 7 nights
Expertly crafted with exceptional care, this Acklams exclusive journey through western Sicily is a tour of true distinction. From the moment you leave home with our convenient door-to-door home pick-up service, every detail has been thoughtfully arranged for comfort, authenticity and effortless enjoyment.
Staying for seven nights in the elegant Dome Hotel in Marsala, this beautifully paced itinerary combines Sicilys most captivating coastal scenery, ancient heritage and celebrated culinary traditions. Discover the shimmering salt pans of the Stagnone Lagoon, the medieval splendour of Erice, the magnificent temples of Segesta and Selinunte, and the atmospheric Kasbah of Mazara del Vallo. Alongside these remarkable sights, specially chosen experiences including vineyard tastings, a traditional farm cooking class, sea-view lunches and candlelit dining with historic Marsala wines make this a richly immersive and memorable tour we are especially proud to present.
Whats Included
Door-to-door home pick-up service
to and from Manchester Airport
Return flights from Manchester to Trapani*
23kg hold luggage and allocated seat
Services of a professional tour manager throughout
Return airport and hotel transfers
7 nights at the elegant Dome Hotel, Marsala
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
All guided excursions, experiences and admissions as detailed
All city taxes
Double/twin rooms for sole use for single guests
Complimentary use of wellness facilities, leisure areas and swimming pool
Complimentary Wi-Fi in bedrooms and public areas
Tour Highlights
Seven nights in elegant Marsala, one of Sicilys most charming coastal towns
Guided exploration of Marsalas historic centre
Visit to the Stagnone Lagoon salt pans and Salt Museum
Sunset aperitif at an innovative local wine estate
Discover Castellammare del Golfo, Scopello and Trapani
Visit the iconic Scopello Tonnara and dramatic sea stacks
Explore medieval Erice with its cobbled streets and panoramic views
Enjoy a sweet tasting at the famed Maria Grammatico pastry shop
Hands-on Trapani pesto cooking class at a local farm
Visit the superb Temple of Segesta
Guided visit to Selinunte Archaeological Park
Sea-view lunch in Menfi
Authentic Sicilian tasting at Casa di Latomie
Free day to enjoy Marsala at leisure
Explore the Arabic-Norman charm of Mazara del Vallo
Visit local ceramic artisans
Farewell candlelit dinner and wine tasting at Cantina Martinez
Dome Hotel, Marsala
A stylish boutique sanctuary in the heart of historic Marsala, complete with rooftop pool, cocktail bar and sweeping views across the citys domes.
The elegant Dome Hotel, a beautifully restored boutique retreat set in the heart of Marsalas historic centre. Blending contemporary Sicilian design with the character of its ancient walls, this stylish 15-room property offers an atmosphere of understated luxury and exceptional comfort. Guests can relax in the tranquil inner garden, unwind on the spectacular rooftop terrace with its swimming pool and cocktail bar, or simply soak up the panoramic views across Marsalas rooftops and famous domes. Perfectly located for strolling to the citys charming piazzas, wine bars and historic landmarks, the hotel also offers refined bedrooms, modern wellness and leisure facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and attentive hospitality throughout making it the ideal base for this exclusive western Sicily journey
Day 1 Fly to Sicily
With door to door home pick up service we make our way to Manchester airport.
On arrival at Trapani airport, transfer to Marsala and check in at the Dome Hotel, our stylish base for the next seven nights before enjoying a welcome dinner with your fellow Acklams travellers.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Marsala
Marsala & The Salt Pans
A guided tour of Marsala, a city known for its wine production, the landing of Garibaldi's Thousand, and its Mediterranean culture. Visit Stagnone Lagoon Nature Reserve for an exclusive guided visit to the Salt Museum and evaporation basins set amidst windmills and beautiful landscapes to learn about the centuries-old salt harvesting tradition. Savour a sunset aperitif at Peola, an innovative local wine producer before returning to our hotel and dinner at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Castellammare
Castellammare, Scopello & Trapani
Depart our hotel and enjoy a relaxed guided tour of Castellammare del Golfo, an elegant seaside town with its harbour, Arab-Norman castle and charming historic centre. Afterwards, we head for Scopello and visit one of Sicily's iconic sites, Scopello Tonnara overlooking crystal-clear waters framed by dramatic sea stacks and centuries of history. We savour a late lunch at the ancient Baglio Fontana farmhouse set in the countryside of the Trapani area. Enjoy browsing the shops of Trapani before returning to Marsala for a free evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4
Erice, local farm cooking class & Segesta
We depart our hotel to Erice, a medieval hilltop village perched on Mount San Giuliano and known for its stone-paved streets, the Venus Castle and panoramic views over the Egadi Islands. Try a taste of the region, a sweet pastry at the historic Maria Grammatico pastry shop. Lunch includes a cooking class at a local farm, Orto di Mimi featuring the traditional Trapani-style pesto. We head for the Archaeological Park of Segesta to visit the magnificent and best-preserved Doric temple before returning to Marsala for an evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5
Selinunte, Da Vittorio & Casa di Latomie
A guided visit to the Selinunte Archaeological Park, one of the largest in Europe before a sea view lunch at Da Vittorio restaurant in Menfi, directly overlooking the beach. Afterwards, we visit the authentic Casa di Latomie estate in the beautiful Castelvetrano region for a typically Sicilian tour and tasting before returning to Marsala for the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Free Day
We relax and enjoy a free day in Marsala - time for relaxation, seaside activities, shopping or independent exploration. This evening we will enjoy dinner at Assud San Francesco, a local pizzeria in Marsala who use ancient grains to serve delicious gourmet pizza.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Mazara del Val
Mazara del Vallo & Winery
Enjoy exploring the historic centre of Marsala before lunch, and afterwards discovering Mazara del Vallo, an Arabic-Norman gem known for its Kasbah and cultural journey. Discover local craftmanship through the art of the Patti family at the Ceramica Artistica Marsalese and candlelit dinner and wine tasting at the Cantina Martinez, historic Marsala wine producers since 1866.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8
Departure
We transfer to the airport to return to Manchester
Meals included: Breakfast
Acklams Driver to meet and the airport and we make our eay home via the Door to Door driver.
** PLEASE NOTE **
Acklams Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate **
Dome Hotel, Marsala
A stylish boutique sanctuary in the heart of historic Marsala, complete with rooftop pool, cocktail bar and sweeping views across the citys domes.
The elegant Dome Hotel, a beautifully restored boutique retreat set in the heart of Marsalas historic centre. Blending contemporary Sicilian design with the character of its ancient walls, this stylish 15-room property offers an atmosphere of understated luxury and exceptional comfort. Guests can relax in the tranquil inner garden, unwind on the spectacular rooftop terrace with its swimming pool and cocktail bar, or simply soak up the panoramic views across Marsalas rooftops and famous domes. Perfectly located for strolling to the citys charming piazzas, wine bars and historic landmarks, the hotel also offers refined bedrooms, modern wellness and leisure facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and attentive hospitality throughout making it the ideal base for this exclusive western Sicily journey
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