LOCATIONS OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY |
CONNECTIONS
OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITINERARY |
- Trapani-Erice: by cable car (https://www.funiviaerice.it/ ) or by
car (SP 31 road ) - Trapani-Mothia: by car ( SP 21road) (the salt road) - Trapani-Segesta: by car motorway A29 Segesta exit - Trapani-Selinunte: by car motorway A29 Castelvetrano exit then take the SS 115 road. |
Archaeological
itinerary - Day 1 :
Morning: Visit of Trapani historic centre. Recommended visit
to the cathedral and the Civic museum in Ligny Tower on the most western
point of the city.
Afternoon: a relaxing afternoon either shopping
in the characteristic streets of the historic centre or, weather permitting on
the, San Giuliano Beach.
Archaeological
itinerary - Day 2:
Morning and Afternoon: Excursion to the
Summit of Erice. Unmissable is the sunset
seen from the Castle of Venus when the sun sets over the
Egadi islands into the sea.
Archaeological itinerary
- Day 3:
Morning: Drive towards Marsala and the ancient
Phoenician settling on the island of Mothia. Along the road a stop at the Salt pans and salt museum is recommended.
Once in Mothia, tour of the island and its museum
Afternoon: A choice
between continuing on to Marsala, or spending another afternoon by
the sea. If you choose the sea, a stop at the free beach of Marausa Lido is recommended.
(half way between Trapani e Mothia).
Archaeological
itinerary - Day 4:
Morning and Afternoon:Taking motorway
A29 you can reach Segesta (about 20 minutes by car) and spend
the whole day there. A visit to the thermal baths is recommended.
Archaeological
itinerary - Day 5:
Morning and Afternoon: Taking A29 you
can reach the second stage of the itinerary: Selinunte (about 1 hour by car). A Selinunte,
a stay of 2 days id recommended in order to fully experience the beauty of the
area.
Archaeological itinerary - Day 6:
Morning
and Afternoon: Selinunte, sea or visit to the archaeological
park.