What to do and see in Province of Palermo, Sicily: The Best Archaeology Tours

February 24, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

The Province of Palermo (Italian: provincia di Palermo; Sicilian: pruvincia di Palermu) was a province in the autonomous region of Sicily, a major island in Southern Italy. Its capital was the city of Palermo. On August 4, 2015, it was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
Restaurants in Province of Palermo

1. 7-Day Highlights PRIVATE Sicily Tour - Only for you

Handy Sicily
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Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty

Inclusions: Dinner, Overnight in wine resort in the Etna area with a wine tasting and food, Overnights in Noto center or Relais 2 km from Noto with breakfast, Overnight in 4-star hotel with breakfast in Agrigento, Overnights in 4-star hotel or B&B superior apartment with breakfast in Palermo, Airport transfers, English speaking driver/guide or driver +English speaking tour guides every day, Transport by Luxury Mercedes vehicles with all the comforts

Exclusions: City Taxes or Tourist Tax, payable directly at hotel, during the check out (only in some cities), Lunches, dinners (Except 1 dinner on day 1), Tips

Reviewed By RossoVinoSusan

Came here with my husband for our wedding anniversary and we had a lovely experience is Cassa de montabalno. Maria the housekeeper was amazing. Very helpful friendly and when we arrived we had to organise a Covid test. She organised it with the help of Ivana and we were very happy that they helped us. Maria was a source of information and arranged us to go on a day tour on a Montabalno Day Tour with Nunzio the taxi driver. We had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this b&b to anyone who loves the tv show. Only negative was we missed the season and not many restaurants were open but we didn’t starve. We bought our food in the local shop and ate on the balcony in the evening. Thank you for having us!

2. Exclusive Sicily COUNTRYSIDE TOUR - with local Guide - starts from Palermo

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• Scenic day in the Sicilian Countryside • Taste Local Wines, Organic Olives and Olive Oil • Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility • Guided Tour inside archeological area in SELINUNTE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan The Trip combines lovely moments while being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time to Selinunte where the Greeks left their heritage with amazing ruins which are considered among the most important in the Mediterranean. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in this area, which is famous for a great wine and olive oil production. It's the perfect place to breathe the tranquility of the real, rural Sicily of centuries past.

Inclusions: Private Guided Tour inside the archeological park of Selinunte, Exclusive Private Tour with Local Guide/Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Winery and Organic Olive Farm - Visit & Tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance Fees to archeological area

Reviewed By amongthecastelli

Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.

3. 3 Days TREASURES OF THE EAST - with Local Guide -Private Excursions from Catania

Mimmo Sicily Tours
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- Exclusive Tours for personalized itineraries and flexibility - Led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for undivided attention - Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan - Customizable tours according to your interests - Available also starting from Taormina - SYRACUSE - NOTO - AGRIGENTO - TAORMINA - CYCLOPS COAST - CATANIA - ETNA  Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.

Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in archeological areas and towns, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Winery Visit & Tasting, Food and drinks, Accommodation in Catania (booked by traveler), Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By amongthecastelli

Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.

4. Tour Erice & Segesta

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the tour was organized to admire the beauty of the western part of Sicily, the wonderful medieval village of Erice, the archaeological site of Segesta and to taste the real Sicilian cannoli produced by local people

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, typical dattilo cannolo tasting, English / Italian speaking hostess

Exclusions: Lunch, monuments ticket

Reviewed By E9924IFnataliae

Excellent! 5 stars. Very comfortable journey. Would definitely use again. Arrived on time. Thank you

5. Cultural and experiential visit of Sicily

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy Visita Sicilia - Garifo Sebastiano
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The passion for my land the uniqueness of the places to visit that make it a place of great culture.

Inclusions: Pretoria Square Entrance Ticket, Palermo Cathedral Free Admission Ticket

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6. Mount Etna and Taormina Tour fom Palermo

Mondello Palace Hotel, Viale Principe di Scalea, 90151 Palermo PA, Italy Tour of Sicily - Day Tours
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Multilanguage tour who will take you to Mount Etna up to 1900 meters. Short stop on the way climbing up the Volcano. Continuing our climb we will reach the ski resort Rifugio Sapienza (1900 meters a.s.l.). Here you will have free time to walk on the Silvester Craters, to explore the area and to relax. Lunch and ascent to the top (over 1900 meters) are not included, to purchase on your own. To ascent to the top (optional) you can buy cable car tickets directly on the spot, weather and volcanic conditions permitting. After your independent ascent to the top or hiking around Rifugio Sapienza, meet again your Driver and transfer to Taormina, the most glamorous town in Sicily. Here time at leisure to stroll around or visit on your own the Greek Theatre. At the end of the tour get back to Palermo. Please Note: this is a very long day tour (approx. 11vhours and half) which involves the team to drive for around 3 hours each way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort, Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo, Visits as per itinerary

Exclusions: Meals and beverages, Gratuities, Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters), Entrance fees

Reviewed By person1987

Great sites and tour - enough time to explore sites at own pace. Driver / guide very nice and helpful. I was on a tour with just one other person, and our driver was flexible in light of small group size. Everyone wore masks.

7. Discover Palermo

Massimo Theater, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
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Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

Inclusions: Walking tour, Certified guide

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8. Private ERICE and SEGESTA Tour - with Local Guide - starts from Palermo

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• Exclusive Private Tour led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan • Stunning views in Erice and photo opportunities • Private Guided tour of Segesta archeological site • Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your guide SEGESTA, according to the traditional legend, had a Trojan origin. It is located on the isolated hill called Barbaro and washed by the river Crimiso, nearby Calatafimi. The well-preserved temple and the Greek theater were built in the late 5th century BC. ERICE, just about 2400 feet above sea level, is cool even in a hot Sicilian summer. According to Thucydides, it was a city like no other; a sacred place dedicated to the goddess of love and fecundity, Aphrodite for the Greeks and Venus for the Romans.

Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in Segesta and Erice, Local guide/driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Exclusive Private tour, Bottled water, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fees

Reviewed By amongthecastelli

Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.

9. Explore Syracuse and its Archaeological Park from Taormina

Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy CASSATA TRAVEL

Explore Siracuse is possibly the most important historical tour. Our local guide will bring all to life. Wander in the ancient Greeks footsteps in the archaeological park and then continue to discover the picturesque old town of Ortigia.

Inclusions: All activities, Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By bunkysparky

we did this tour just to go to Castelbouno, the winery was a nice addition. Castelbuono is the home to the maker of the best panettone in all of Italy. We enjoyed the free samples & had only seen Castelbuono at night, 6 years ago. It was lovely to see it in the daylight, along with all the lovely residents. One huge concern...our original bus had a problem with the speaker so it was changed out nearby. We noticed that the tires on this bus were BALD, no treads! These buses go up high on narrow mountain roads, this is crazy & dangerous! Fortunately, our new bus had slightly better tires, but we were glad for the speaker glitch.

10. Private SELINUNTE and SEGESTA Discover Tour with local Guide-starts from Palermo

Mimmo Sicily Tours

The archaeological sites of Selinunte and Segesta rank among the oldest and most important ruins in Sicily. On this private tour, reach both sites in one day with your guide, and uncover 2,600 years of culture and history. Explore ancient temples, excavated ruins, and beautiful landscapes—with round-trip travel from your Palermo hotel included. • Explore two of Sicily’s most interesting archeological sites • Exclusive Private Tour led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan • Discover historic temples and ancient ruins dating back 2600 years

Inclusions: Local Guide Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by Premium Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Private Guided Tours in Selinunte and Segesta, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance fees in general

Reviewed By amongthecastelli

Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.

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