EXCURSIONS
EXCURSIONS IN SICILY
Find out our excursion schedule with departures directly from Saracen Sands Hotel & Congress Centre Palermo.
EXCURSIONS SCHEDULE
Monday
PALERMO
Dept.: Monday afternoon
Duration: Half Day
Rate p.p.: 32,00 €*
Capital of Culture, Palermo shows Art Nouveau villas, noble palaces, 18th century squares, churches and monuments of the Arab-Norman period. Among these the beautiful Cathedral, the Church of the Martorana and the Capella Palatina.
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Chiesa della Martorana € 1.00, Cappella Palatina € 8.50)
* min. 15 pax
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Chiesa della Martorana € 1.00, Cappella Palatina € 8.50)
* min. 15 pax
ETNA – TAORMINA
Dept: Monday morning
Duration: Full day
Rate p.p.: 92,00 €*
Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, offers a breathtaking view on the coast. It reaches 1900 meters, crossing lunar landscapes of rare charm created by past lava flows. Proceeding to Taormina, one of the most famous Sicilian tourist destination. After lunch, included at local restaurant, visit of the town which still enchants with its discreet charm.
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: Greek Theater € 10.00)
* min. 15 pax
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: Greek Theater € 10.00)
* min. 15 pax
Tuesday
SELINUNTE
Dept.: Tuesday afternoon
Durata: Half day
Tariffa p.p.: 35,00 €*
In Selinunte you’ll admire the ruins of the ancient Greek city and its Temples, located in the largest archaeological park of the Mediterranean, Unesco Heritage. A treasure which still preserves treasures of one of the most flourishing civilizations; a story that attracts tourists and also researchers and scholars from all over the world.
(Entrance fee to be paid on spot: Archeological Park € 6.00)
* min 15 pax
(Entrance fee to be paid on spot: Archeological Park € 6.00)
* min 15 pax
TERRASINI SEA COVES
Dept.: Tuesday morning (From Jul. 10th)
Duration: Half Day by boat
Rate p.p.: 49,00 €*
Sailing along the coast of Terrasini you can admire the beautiful coves, with thousand shades of blue. Stop for sunbathing, bathing and snorkeling. Passengers have adequate equipment (fins, masks, snorkel). Small tasting of fruit and Zibibbo wine. We will visit the wonderful local caves Nassi, Palombi and Grotta Grande, popular for their underwater wonders.
* min 15 pax
* min 15 pax
CAPACI NO MAFIA TOUR
Dept.: Tuesday morning
Duration: Half Day
Rate p.p.: 45,00 €
A minitrekking through the places of the 1992 massacre to stop and reflect with the witnesses of that time. The first stop is at the Garden of Memory. We then move to the famous Casina NO MAFIA, towards one of the most evocative views of the province of Palermo. Finally, the return to Capaci, the town that has not forgotten, but which strongly wants to redeem itself, welcoming travelers from the world.
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Wednesday
ERICE & SEGESTA
Dept: Wednesday morning
Duration: Full Day
Rate p.p.: 70,00 €*
Departure to Segesta; guests will visit its suggestive Solitary Temple, one of the best preserved temples of antiquity, in pure Doric style! Lunch included at local restaurant. Then you will proceed to the Medieval burg of Erice, with its typical lanes.
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Archaeological park € 6.00, Erice’s Cathedral and bell tower € 3.00)
* min 15 pax
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Archaeological park € 6.00, Erice’s Cathedral and bell tower € 3.00)
* min 15 pax
FAVIGNANA & LEVANZO
Dept.: Wednesday morning
Duration: Full Day by boat
Rate p.p.: 65,00 €*
Departure to Favignana, the largest of the Egadi islands. Stop and free time available for shopping or diving in the crystal clear waters. Follow the north side of the island, you’ll stop in the most beautiful coves: Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra. After a swim and lunch on board included, departure to Levanzo and time available to discover the small fishing village.
(Entrance fee to be paid on spot: desembarking tax €2.50)
* min 15 pax Whatch the video, clic here
(Entrance fee to be paid on spot: desembarking tax €2.50)
* min 15 pax Whatch the video, clic here
Thursday
AGRIGENTO & SCALA DEI TURCHI
Dept.: Thursday morning
Duration: Full Day
Rate p.p.: 76,00 €*
Visit of the famous Valley of the Temples declared World Heritage Site. Among the almond trees, there are the ruins of ancient Akragas; you can admire the temple of Juno, that of Concordia and the Temple of Hercules. After having left behind these places of rare beauty, you will proceed to the famous Scala dei Turchi where you can admire the stunning limestone rock canyon, which rises above the sea, with its dazzling whiteness.
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: Archaeological Park – Valle dei Templi € 10.00)
* min 15 pax
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: Archaeological Park – Valle dei Templi € 10.00)
* min 15 pax
CEFALU’
Dept.: Thursday afternoon
Duration: Half Day
Rate p.p.: 39,00 €*
Cefalù is a marvelous medieval village overlooking the Mediterranean, embellished by the Norman Cathedral. Located between the Madonie and the sea, it is one of the most beautiful village in Italy. Discovering the city centre and possibility to visit the famous Mandralisca Museum.
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: € 6.00)
* min 15 pax
(Entrances per person to pay on spot: € 6.00)
* min 15 pax
Friday
MONREALE
Dept.: Friday afternoon
Duration: Half Day
Rate p.p.: 35,00 €*
In Monreale you’ll visit the imposing Arab-Norman Cathedral called the Eighth Wonder of the World. The style of this building is well-known and appreciated worldwide. Possibility to visit also the splendid Cloister, a masterpiece of art and sculpture.
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Cloister € 6.00, Cathedral € 4.00) * min 15 pax
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: Cloister € 6.00, Cathedral € 4.00) * min 15 pax
ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE & S.V. LO CAPO
Dept.: Friday morning
Duration: Full day by boat
Rate p.p.: 63,00 €*
This day will focus on the beauty of the Zingaro and Tonnara di Scopello reserves, well known for its pure nature. Bath in crystal clear waters, lunch on board and free time available in the popular San Vito Lo Capo, famous for its golden beach and the city center!
* min 15 pax
* min 15 pax
Saturday
CEFALU’
Dept.: Saturday morning
Duration: Half Day
Rate p.p.: 39,00 €*
Cefalù is a marvelous medieval village overlooking the Mediterranean, embellished by the Norman Cathedral. Located between the Madonie and the sea, it is one of the most beautiful village in Italy. Discovering the city centre and possibility to visit the famous Mandralisca Museum.
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: € 6.00)
* min. 15 pax
(Entrance fees per person to pay on spot: € 6.00)
* min. 15 pax
On request
PALERMO & MONDELLO BY NIGHT
Dept.: On request
Arriving in Palermo in the evening you will be surrounded by the colors and folklore of the Sicilian capital, an explosion of traditions, history and culture. Walking through the streets of the historic center, in a suggestive and almost surreal atmosphere, you will have time to taste many typical products of Palermo street food. Mondello is one of the most beautiful, famous and renowned tourist and seaside places in Sicily. The charming seaside village is perfect to spend a romantic evening enjoying a good ice cream or one of the many typical gastronomic products by the sea.
APE CALESSINO TOUR IN PALERMO
Dept.: On request
An unusual way to discover the quintessence of this city! It will be possible to discover Piazza Politeama, the Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral of Palermo, the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and the folkloristic markets … all aboard a typical Sicilian ape calessino.
SEGESTA 4×4 QUAD
Dept.: On request
Segesta Tour 4×4 is one of the most beautiful and complete experiences that you can enjoy in this wonderful corner of Sicily. You will cross the rock gorges to have a view of the marvelous intact Segesta temple, an example of pure Doric , witness of a glorious past. Let yourself be amazed by the beauty of its landscapes, the millennial history and by the nature of this marvelous territory.
MOUNT GALLO: THE RISE OF THE HERMIT
Dept.: On request
Rate p.p.: 76,00 €*
The route climbs up the mighty, bare limestone relief of Capo Gallo, which stands at the end of the Gulf of Mondello. It constitutes an example of a karst landscape on the sea among the most fascinating in Italy due to the presence of a series of overhanging cliffs and the sharp-edged profile that marks the separation between land and sea with straight and sharp lines. Entering the forest property, a network of paths allows you to explore the top of the mountain and enjoy an incomparable view of the coast of Barcarello and the blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
* min. 15 pax
* min. 15 pax
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COAST OF SICILY: ZINGARO RESERVE
Dept.: On request
Rate p.p.: 82,00 €*
Zingaro is the first Nature Reserve established in Sicily in 1981 to protect one of the island’s most evocative stretches of coast. The route starts from the entrance of Scopello and proceeds along the stretch of coast until reaching the opposite side, not far from the well-known locality of San Vito Lo Capo. You will cross this splendid stretch of coast between dwarf palms, rugged rock coves and caves inhabited since prehistoric times.
* min. 15 pax
* min. 15 pax
MOUNT PELLEGRINO & FINOCCHIARO COAST
Dept.: On request
Rate p.p.: 64,00 €*
The route starts from the square in front of the Sanctuary dedicated to Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo and Sicily to make the semi-circumnavigation of the summit of Mount Pellegrino. The first stop will be a visit of the Gorgo di Santa Rosalia, a small natural pond. We will then creep into the pine forest: here, according to some historians, the Carthaginian army was entrenched in 245 BC during the war with Rome. Along the way you will be amazed by stunning views of the Mondello Gulf and the imposing rock ramparts of the mountain as well as by the observation of the characteristic flora and fauna of the mountain.
* min. 15 pax
* min. 15 pax
TECNICAL MANAGEMENT
Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl Via Vampolieri 8/A - Aci Catena (CT) Tel: +39 095 7676 511 www.dimensionesicilia.com
INFO
Further details available at the Excursion Area
NOTES
- All excursions are guaranteed with a minimum of 15 participants. All the excursions may be quoted according to the number of pax. - Boat excursions are subject to confirmation, in accordance with weather conditions. - Children free from 0 up to 3 yo, 50% off from 4 up to 12 yo. - All the excursions include in/out transfer, authorized guides. - Lunches in local restaurant or on board are included during full day excursions. CANCELLATION POLICY: 50% WITHIN 24 H BEFORE DEPARTURE / 100% AFTER THIS TERM Saracen Sands Hotel responds exclusively to services and excursions purchased in the property.
SURROUNDINGS
The hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the most beautiful places in Western Sicily: Mondello, Palermo, Trapani...