After arriving in Segesta, you'll have the freedom to explore its ancient Doric temple and theater before continuing on to Erice, where you can wander the cobblestone lanes and enjoy panoramic views, all at your leisure. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Founded by Sicily’s indigenous Elymian tribe, Segesta was Hellenized quite early on, which had a profound effect on its culture. In times of strife, the city often turned to its strong Greek contacts, such as Athens and Carthage, and though it was allied with the famous Greek King and General Pyrrhus, it peacefully surrendered to Rome in 260 BC. After the fall of the Empire, Segesta was destroyed by the Vandals and deserted. In the Middle Ages, the strategic hilltop position was briefly used by the Muslims during the Norman period before being abandoned for good in the 13th century. Today, visitors can admire the magnificent Doric temple with its 36 columns, which was erected between 430 and 420 BC. Visitors can also hike, or take a bus, farther up the hill to the Greek theatre, which was partially carved directly in the mountain and offers amazing views of the countryside and the temple.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.