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Western Sicily - Signature Tour by Air

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday by air to Sicily, expertly crafted with exceptional care as an exclusive Acklams journey of true distinction.

At a Glance

8 Days | 7 Nights | Boutique Hotel | Flights Included | Guided Excursions Included | Signature Experiences

 

Why You’ll Love This Tour

Expertly crafted with exceptional care, this exclusive Acklams journey through western Sicily offers a holiday of genuine distinction. From the moment you leave home with our convenient Door to Door home pick up service, every detail has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfort, authenticity and a truly memorable experience.

 

Staying for seven nights in the elegant Dome Hotel in Marsala, this beautifully paced itinerary combines Sicily’s most captivating coastal scenery, ancient heritage and celebrated culinary traditions. Each day brings carefully chosen experiences designed to showcase the very best of the region, from historic towns and archaeological wonders to scenic coastlines and traditional Sicilian hospitality.

 

You will discover the shimmering salt pans of the Stagnone Lagoon, explore the medieval beauty of Erice and visit the magnificent temples of Segesta and Selinunte. Alongside these remarkable sights, specially selected experiences such as vineyard tastings, a traditional farm cooking class, sea view lunches and a farewell candlelit dinner with historic Marsala wines create a richly immersive and rewarding holiday that we are especially proud to present.

 

Your Hotel

You will stay at the elegant Dome Hotel in Marsala, a stylish boutique retreat located in the heart of the historic centre. Beautifully restored and thoughtfully designed, this charming property blends contemporary Sicilian style with the character of its historic surroundings.

 

Guests can relax in the tranquil inner garden, unwind on the rooftop terrace with its swimming pool and cocktail bar, or enjoy panoramic views across the city’s rooftops and domes. With refined bedrooms, attentive service and an excellent location close to Marsala’s piazzas, wine bars and historic landmarks, the hotel provides an ideal base for this exclusive western Sicily journey.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

  • Door to door home pick up service to and from Manchester Airport

  • Return flights from Manchester to Trapani

  • 23kg hold luggage and allocated seat

  • Return airport and hotel transfers

  • 7 nights at the elegant Dome Hotel in Marsala

  • Double or twin rooms for sole use for single guests

  • All city taxes

 

Expert Support and Guided Touring

  • Services of a professional tour manager throughout

  • All guided excursions, experiences and admissions as detailed

  • Complimentary use of wellness facilities, leisure areas and swimming pool

  • Complimentary Wi Fi in bedrooms and public areas

 

Signature Experiences and Dining

  • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

  • Sunset aperitif at a local wine estate

  • Hands on Trapani pesto cooking class at a traditional farm

  • Sea view lunch in Menfi

  • Authentic Sicilian tasting at Casa di Latomie

  • Farewell candlelit dinner and wine tasting at Cantina Martinez

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

Marsala

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 Return

We transfer to the airport to return to Manchester where we are met by our Acklams driver to make our way home via the Door to Door service.

Meals included: Breakfast

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

About the Destination

Western Sicily offers a fascinating blend of history, culture and coastal beauty, with landscapes shaped by centuries of Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman influence. From ancient temples and historic towns to vineyards, seaside villages and traditional markets, the region provides a rich and varied travel experience.

 

Marsala itself is one of Sicily’s most charming coastal towns, renowned for its historic centre, lively piazzas and world famous wine production. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside, archaeological sites and picturesque coastline.

 

Together, these destinations create a distinctive and rewarding holiday filled with culture, scenery and authentic Sicilian experiences.

 

Your Hotel – Dome Hotel, Marsala

A stylish boutique sanctuary in the heart of historic Marsala, the Dome Hotel offers an atmosphere of understated luxury and exceptional comfort.

 

Beautifully restored and thoughtfully designed, this elegant property blends contemporary Sicilian style with the character of its ancient walls. 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 sweeping views across Marsala’s rooftops and famous domes.

 

Perfectly located for exploring the historic centre, the hotel is within easy walking distance of charming piazzas, wine bars and local landmarks. With refined bedrooms, modern wellness and leisure facilities, complimentary Wi Fi and attentive hospitality throughout, the Dome Hotel provides an ideal base for this exclusive western Sicily journey.

 

Hotel Features

  • Boutique style hotel in historic Marsala

  • Rooftop terrace with swimming pool

  • Cocktail bar

  • Inner garden

  • Wellness and leisure facilities

  • Complimentary Wi Fi

  • Lift

 

 

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