Taste of Tradition

•All Accommodations

Carefully selected B&B with private rooms for each guest (except couples).

•All Planned Excursions and Hands-on ExperiencesIncludinghistorical tours, artisanal visits, wine and olive oil tastings, and cooking classes.•MealsDaily breakfast at the accommodations, plus curated lunches and dinners featuring regional specialties and local wines (exception for onedinner, where you’ll have free time to explore on your own).•Professional Tour GuidesExperienced, certified, and passionate about sharing Sicily’s rich history and culture.•Private TransportationComfortable group transport throughout the entire tour itinerary.•Airport TransfersIncluded on designated arrival and departure days/times from Palermo (PMO).

• Airfare to and from Sicily
You are responsible for arranging your own flights. We can offer suggestions upon request.

• Personal Expenses
Shopping, snacks, additional drinks, minibar charges, laundry, and other incidental costs during free time.

• Tipping

Gratuity is not required in Italy and not expected. The price of the meals includes gratuity. 

Western Sicily Excursions (1–3Day Options)

Create your own custom itinerary — or let us design an unforgettable journey filled with hidden gems, authentic experiences, and moments you’ll remember forever.

Ready to Explore Beyond the Ordinary?

Work with us to craft your own itinerary or sit back and let us surprise you with a tailor-made Sicilian adventure.

Craving Something Unique? Tell us your interests and we’ll build a one-of-a-kind journey, blending iconic sights with secret treasures few travelers ever see.

From our guests’ lips to our ears…….

Mitchell:
“I’d love to add a little more to my trip. Do you offer extra activities outside the 9-day package?”

Sips of Sicily:

“Absolutely! We offer and tailor 1 to 3-day excursions designed to fit your interests and schedule. You can pick from our curated list of 20+ hand-selected experiences — from boat days to wine tastings, mountain hikes, or hidden-village tours — or we can create something entirely custom just for you. Pricing varies based on what you choose and how long you’d like to explore, and all excursions are offered in addition to the 9-day package.”

Mitchell:
“That sounds perfect — I love the idea of customizing. Can we plan one before we arrive?”

Sips of Sicily:

“Of course! We recommend booking ahead so we can secure the best guides and experiences for you — but we’re also happy to chat during the trip to add spontaneous adventures if availability allows.”

🏛️ Segesta & Calatafimi Countryside Day

Explore Segesta’s temple & ancient theater, tour Calatafimi’s castle, enjoy cheese tasting at a local dairy, and end the day soaking in the Terme Segestane hot springs.

🌊 Trapani, Salt Pans & Marsala Wine

Walk the shimmering salt pans, sip Marsala wine in a historic cellar, enjoy a lagoon-view lunch, and dine under the olive trees as the sun sets.

🏝️Egadi Islands Boat Adventure

Private boat excursion to Favignana & Levanzo with swim stops, snorkeling, light breakfast, and fresh seafood lunch onboard.

🍷 Wine, Olive Oil & Countryside Flavors

Tour two wineries, sample Sicilian varietals, enjoy an olive oil tasting, and have a farm-to-table countryside lunch.

🏖️ San Vito Lo Capo Beach Day

Swim and relax on golden sands, enjoy a leisurely seaside lunch, and (optional) hike to Riserva delloZingaro for stunning coastal trails.

🏰 Erice & Medieval Charms

Ride the cable car to Erice, explore Cobblestonestreets, visit the Castle of Venus, and sample the town’s famous almond pastries.

🎭 Palermo Culture & Street Food Tour

Discover Palermo’s Cathedral, Quattro Canti, and lively markets while tasting arancine, panelle, and cannoli with a local guide.

🐟 Mazara del Vallo & Capo Feto Nature Escape

Tour the Kasbah district, enjoy seafood featuring Mazara’s famous red prawns, and spend a relaxing afternoon at Capo Feto beach.

🏔️ Madonie Mountains Hiking & Cheese Tasting

Head inland to the Madonie Mountains for a scenic hike, visit medieval Gangi, and taste freshly made cheese at a local shepherd’s hut.

🌲Ziplining in San Mauro Castelverde

Take to the skies on one of Europe’s longest ziplines for incredible mountain views, followed by lunch in a hilltop village.

🌊 Alcantara Gorge River Walk

Spend the day exploring Alcantara Gorge, wading through crystal waters and hiking the basalt rock formations carved by ancient lava flows.

🦇 Caves of Carburangeli Adventure

Go on a guided tour through the Carburangeli caves near Palermo — a fascinating underground ecosystem with unique rock formations.

🌄 Monte Cofano Nature Reserve Trek

Hike coastal trails around Monte Cofano, enjoying breathtaking sea cliffs, hidden coves, and wildflower-covered meadows.

🐎 Horseback Riding in the Sicilian Countryside

Ride through vineyards and olive groves with a local guide, followed by a rustic picnic lunch overlooking the hills.

🌺 Botanical & Herb Experience in Castellammare

Visit a local botanical garden or farm, learn about native Sicilian herbs and spices, and enjoy a hands-on workshop blending your own seasoning mix. 

🍯 Honey & Almond Farm Visit

Tour a family-run honey farm, taste seasonal honeys and almond sweets, and learn about beekeeping traditions in Sicily.

🌊Sea Kayaking & Coastal Picnic

Paddle along the crystal-clear coastline near Scopelloor Riserva dello Zingaro, then stop for a picnic on a secluded beach cove.

🛶 River Kayak or SUP Adventure

Explore a gentle Sicilian River by kayaking or stand-up paddleboard — perfect for nature lovers and a refreshing summer activity.

🏛️ Selinunte Archaeological Park & Seaside Lunch

Discover one of Europe’s largest archaeological sites with its impressive Greek temples, then relax over a seaside seafood lunch.

🌌 Stargazing in the Countryside

Spend an evening under Sicily’s spectacular night sky with a local astronomer, telescope viewing, and a glass of local wine or liqueur.

🧭 Monte Polizzo (near Salemi)

A hilltop archaeological site with remains dating from the 9th to 4th centuries BC. It offers sweeping views over western Sicily and insight into the Elymian civilization.

🪨 Cave di Cusa (Rocche di Cusa)

An ancient stone quarry used to supply stone for Selinunte. The partially carved blocks still lie where work ceased in antiquity — haunting and evocative.

🏖️ Pizzolungo
A quiet seaside village just north of Trapani, offering a more peaceful alternative to the busier coastal spots.

🏞️ Riserva Naturale Saline di Trapani e Paceco

The salt marshes and old salt mills form a tranquil nature reserve with birdlife, endemic plants, and quiet paths not always explored by large tour groups.

Salemi (Old Town & Hinterlands)

A lesser-known hill town with medieval lanes, views, and local characters often overlooked in favor of more famous Sicilian towns.

Torre di Ligny (Trapani’s coastal watchtower)

A restored coastal watchtower that doubles as a small archaeological museum. It’s tucked along the edge of Trapani, meaning many pass by without exploring it.

Small back-road hill villages & backstreets

While not always named in travel guides, you can drive lesser roads through the interior between towns like Castelvetrano, Salaparuta, or Poggioreale and encounter abandoned farms, hidden chapels, and unspoiled rural scenery. (Mentioned in local travel sketches)

🐚 Unexplored coastal coves beyond Scopello

While Scopello and parts of Zingaro draw crowds, there are smaller coves and grottoes further along the cliffs that require hiking or a local guide to reach — places where you might swim in silence rather than among crowds. (Implied in descriptions of hidden grottos in western Sicily) •  

🌳 Santa Ninfa Nature Reserve (Grotta di Santa Ninfa & Biviere Valley)
A protected karst area between Santa Ninfa and Gibellina, featuring a 1.4 km cave system, gypsum formations, springs, and a biodiverse valley basin. Why it’s special: It’s a geological and ecological treasure, yet rarely visited by standard tour groups. Explore walking trails, dramatic landscapes, and the environment center at Rampinzeri Castle.

Note: The cave interior is generally accessible only to registered speleologists; surface trails and the reserve’s basin are more visitor-friendly.

🌳 Rocche di Cusa (Ancient Quarry of Selinunte)

Once the quarry site for the stone used in Selinunte’stemples, this site is deeply atmospheric, with unfinished blocks still lying where ancient workers abandoned them.

Why it’s special: It’s evocative — you see the “work in progress” of antiquity — and often overlooked by travelers heading straight to the temples themselves.

What It Is

•The tour is an off-road adventure that takes you through rural and natural terrain around Segesta via buggy, side-by-side, or Jeep vehicles.

•It’s sometimes marketed as a “Safari of the Five Senses” — blending nature, cultural insight, flavor stops (seasonal fruit), and scenic viewpoints.

•The route may include forest tracks, hills, orchards, vineyard areas, and panoramic overlooks of Segesta Temple and surrounding countryside.

•Some variants also include visits or viewpoints of nearby thermal springs (natural baths) as part of a longer tour option.

Duration & Timing Options

•Tours generally run 2.5 hours for basic buggy / ATV tours through countryside trails.

•Longer versions (about 3.5 to 4 hours) might include additional stops such as hot springs or extra scenic detours.

•There is also a “Trapani Shore 4×4 Safari” variation for cruise-passenger pick-up, about 4 hours total including transit.

What’s Included

•Use of the 4×4, buggy, or Jeep vehicle (driven by you or a guide)

•Expert local guide narration, sharing stories of nature, history, and local culture

•Fuel, insurance, and in many tours seasonal fruit tasting along the route

•Scenic stops, viewpoints (Temple of Segesta from a distance)

•For certain longer tours: hot springs / thermal bath stop included

What to Know / Restrictions & Tips

•The archaeological park and the temple it self cannot be directly entered by 4×4 vehicles — tours typically stop at a panoramic viewpoint close to the temple.

•Drivers generally must hold a valid car driving license (category B) to operate the vehicle

•Vehicles come in various capacities: 2-seater, 4-seater, and sometimes 6-seater options are available

•The terrain is not typically extreme — these are tame to moderate off-road trails, not extreme motorsport courses.

•Children are often allowed, though minimum age or seating conditions may apply.

•Expect to walk short distances at scenic viewpoints, so comfortable shoes are recommended

•Bring sunscreen, water, sunglasses, and a camera.

•Meeting points are usually at their base / headquarters (Segesta Tour 4×4) — sometimes transfer services are available from nearby towns (Trapani, Palermo) for additional fee.

Sample Itinerary Flow

1.Meet at the SegestaTour4 X 4 Base or a designated meeting point

2.Safety / vehicle briefing

3.Begin off-road drive through forests, orchards, vineyard tracks

4.Stop to pick or taste seasonal fruits

5.Scenic viewpoint overlooking the Temple of Segesta

6.(For longer tours) detour to thermal springs for rest / soak

7.Return via quiet country paths back to base