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 was built in the late 5th century BC. – A visit to Segesta, which has inspired generations of travellers and artists, is an experience you cannot miss. Visit the site with your guide, and uncover thousands of years of Sicilian history regarding the Temple and Theatre in Segesta.

Erice is just about 2400 feet above sea level. Therefore cool even in a hot Sicilian summer. It offers on clear days magnificent views. 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, Venus for the Romans. The town overlooks nearby Trapani and the salt flats with its characteristic old windmills.