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TRAPANI, ITALIA Ancient Segesta Depart Trapani and Begin the Drive TRAPANI, ITALIA Ancient Segesta Depart Trapani and begin the drive to Segesta, the exquisite archaeological site of the capital of ancient Elymian. Called Egesta by the Greeks and Segesta by the Romans, the city was built in the 4th or 5th century BC. Legend holds that this town was founded by Alceste, son of the Trojan Egesta, who hosted Aeneas after the Trojan War. At Segesta, you will have the opportunity to visit t... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4 Hours Medieval Erice Visit a delightful medieval village that has been dedicated to love since the days of antiquity. Your drive takes you to Erice, where a panoramic hilltop position offers views of Trapani, the sea and the Egadi Islands. Norman influence is apparent here in the stone buildings, towers and fortifications among the lovely English-style gardens scattered throughout the town. Following ... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4 Hours Private Car - Full Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 8 Hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. Private Car - Half Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. Private Midibus - Full Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 8 Hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. Private Midibus - Half Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. Private Minivan - Full Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 8 Hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. Private Minivan - Half Day Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the fle... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below. The Ruins of Selinunte It's about an hour drive from Trapani to Selinunte. Arriving at Selinus, you will discover the remains of a city founded by the Carthaginians in the mid-7th century. Visit the remnants of three impressive temples that once graced the site. The first is Temple E, dating back to the 5th century BC and rebuilt in 1958. To the right stands Temple F, lying completely in ruins. Archaeol... VIEW DETAILS Book now Login to add to Favorites Email Excursion Approximately 4½ Hours .
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