SICILY · DAY TRIPS IN PALERMO
Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 12 day trips in Palermo justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
8-hour shared-van trip from Palermo to Segesta, Nubia, Trapani salt pans, and Erice. Greek ruins, medieval town, sea views.
“Great day trip but for me I’d happily sacrifice the time travelling to and looking at the salt pans for more time in Erice. A bit of a pointless part of a great trip.”
A half-day escape from Palermo to Monreale’s jaw-dropping Duomo mosaics and the seaside charm of Cefalù, with scenic coastal driving.
“Our guide Sergio was warm and friendly! He was one of the best!”
Palermo to Agrigento temples and Scala dei Turchi in one day, with comfy transport, timed breaks, and 2 hours exploring the Valley.
“Agrigento is worth visiting 👍🏻 The time 2,5 hours is good time slot for normal walk like me. I was happy that it is not less than 2,5 hours. We were happy that we were again with Mario. Very polite, very safe driving, no stress, not talkative, always attentive to all of us. Profi 👍🏻. As Intermezzo, we sang during the driving back 😅 it was fun ☺️”
Palermo to Erice and Marsala for hilltop views, salt pans with working windmills, and a winery lunch with wine and olive oil tasting.
“Excellent day with Renato who went out of his way to accommodate us and tell us stories. Great stop in Erice to try a local snack. The vineyard was very picturesque and had very tasty food. Wine was special and very reasonably priced (after the included tasting).”
Palermo to Agrigento day trip with UNESCO Valley of the Temples, expert orientation, and self-guided time at the ruins and museum.
“The Valley of the Temples is such a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the ancient world. The Scala dei Turchi is a break from old world but what nature can bring to you with refreshing vibes. Marco is also a very kind driver and guide who is flexible on time and easy going. Two 👍👍 up”
Full-day trip from Palermo to Segesta, medieval Erice, and Trapani salt pans, with timed visits, air-conditioned transport, and English help.
“This is a great, very varied tour: the ride allows you to discover some beautiful costal and hilly landscapes. The sites are worth to visit. The tour is great for individual travelers, who do not want to rent a car to access remote sites. Driver ( Salvatore) and guide ( Michael) were great companions”
A 4-hour small-group RIB boat tour along Palermo’s coast with swims, snorkeling, SUP, and cave visits, plus a fresh fruit aperitif.
“This trip was a impromptu decision and a random selection which more often than not come with disappointment BUT NOT THIS TIME! The boat exceeded our expectations being well appointed for this type of excursion and the guide Andrea was super engaging and spoke great English. No better way to experience the "non-city" history and landscape than from the water!”
Private Palermo half-day tour linking the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral, with hotel pickup, expert guide, and extra monument tickets.
“La cathédrale Monreale est superbe. Le monastère est a voir également. Les catacombes sont à voir car unique.”
A structured day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, and Trapani salt pans, with an English-speaking assistant, Wi-Fi, water, and time to wander.
“Both Segesta and Erice are very beautiful places. The walk to the salt mines is completely unnecessary. It would have been better to spend that time in other places.”
Private day trip from Palermo or Cefalù to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Castelmola for lava views, free time in town, and safe driving.
“Our driver Marco was absolutely great! He brought us safely to the hotspots & gave us useful recommendations! Being on you’re own with your private driver was really comfortable & it made the whole tour a more individual experience”
Private tour from Palermo to Castelbuono and Cefalù: Fiasconaro sweets, the St. Anna relic, and UNESCO cathedral by the sea.
“Cristian was an excellent guide. Very prompt , good driver and an endless source of information. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable trip !”
A 6-hour private day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù, with cathedral mosaics, sea views, and time to wander on your own.
“Already very well received by Marco who worried about our well-being all along, explained the places to us, took an interest in our desires. So for our part the excursion went very well largely thanks to Marco and for the rest superb. We recommend this excursion with Marco for it to be perfect. Thank you Marco and his friend”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
