--- title: From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 113 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Worth a full day? rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Day Trips from Palermo) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/from-palermo-sicilian-retreat-erice-marsala-tour-with-lunch/ --- # From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch **Guidekin's take:** A day pairing the medieval hill town of Erice with a sit down lunch at a winery or farm, wine and olive oil tasting included, then a panoramic drive along the Marsala salt road. The salt pans are seen from outside only, there is no hotel pickup, and the escort works in English only. 4.7 from 90 reviews at €113 per person for 9h. **Worth a full day?:** Choose shared Erice and Marsala for lunch and wine tasting: 9h at €113 per person, rated 4.7 from 90 reviews; no hotel pickup. Trade-off: No hotel pickup; English only. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Allocate a day of your Sicilian escapade to break away from the island's capital on this comprehensive small group day tour from Palermo, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour escort. The schedule encompasses a visit to the medieval hilltop town of Erice, a delectable lunch, a wine and olive oil tasting at a winery or traditional farm, and a panoramic drive along Marsala’s captivating Salt Route. While Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, stands as one of Italy's most exhilarating cities, you might find solace in stepping away from its vivacious rhythm after a couple of days. And what better means to achieve this than partaking in a full day small group tour from Palermo, an expedition that unveils the captivating town of Erice and presents the opportunity to marvel at the distinctive vistas of Marsala. Your journey will commence from Palermo, aboard an air-conditioned minivan, guided by an adept driver and tour leader. Brace yourself for a truly extraordinary and enchanting day. ## Before you book - Meeting point: TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Engaging wine tasting session - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €96: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €113 per person for the From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch option; other options up to €590 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Towns of Italy ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch | €113 / person | English | - | | Private excursion to Erice and Marsala from Palermo | €590 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private option: Enjoy a private journey to Erice and Marsala from Palermo, with local flavors and a traditional Sicilian lunch. | ## What's included - English speaking driver/tour leader - Typical Sicilian lunch in a winery or farm - Exploration of Erice - Air-conditioned vehicle - Engaging wine tasting session - Exterior tour of the Marsala salt pans - Complimentary water bottle ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Erice** (4h) - The amazingly sited Castello di Venere in Erice. Towering over the west of Sicily at 751m above sea level and often covered in its own personal cloud, Erice is a wonderfully preserved Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. 2. **Marsala** (4h) - is the most populated town in its province and the fifth in Sicily. The town is famous for the docking of Giuseppe Garibaldi on 11 May 1860 (the Expedition of the Thousand) and for its Marsala wine. A feature of the area is the Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve – a marine area... 3. **Saline of the Laguna Marsala** (5m; admission included) - The salt marshes of Marsala in Sicily are a unique spectacle. Imagine finding yourself in front of placid stretches of water framed by slight white salt dunes where, suddenly, you can see traditional mills. Keep imagining that you are witnessing this show during the sunset... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO Located at Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo. We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJaQJoQF7vGRMReKfw0C56qiY ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen - The tour runs rain or shine - Please note that this tour might be run on Mercedes luxury vans or Mercedes luxury minibuses according to the tour occupancy and always providing the highest possible quality - We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours - Please inform us first about food allergies and intolerances ## Compared with other Day Trips from Palermo | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 10** | €113 | 9h | 4.7 (90) | shared | | [The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo](/italy/palermo/tours/the-godfather-origins-of-mafia-corleone-visit-monreale-duomo/?format=md) | €275 | 6h | 4.91 (91) | private | | [Exclusive Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello](/italy/palermo/tours/exclusive-boat-tour-on-the-palermo-coast-baia-mondello/?format=md) | €180 | 3h | 4.95 (41) | private | | [Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo](/italy/palermo/tours/great-full-day-excursion-in-sicily-to-cefal-and-castelbuono-from-palermo/?format=md) | €260 | 8h | 4.88 (72) | private | Ranked #9 of 10 in Day Trips from Palermo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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