Segesta Excursions
Segesta situated in the north western part of Sicily, is one of the most important cities Elymian. The old city is located on Mount Barbaro, in the municipality of Calatafimi, about ten km away from Alcamo and Castellammare del Golfo. Segesta, such as Erice, soon was considered one of the major cities of the Mediterranean and of Hellenistic influence and also, in the fifth century, it had become the biggest rivals of Selinunte. Its location is extremely attractive because it is perched on the hillsides embellished by the inclusion of its most important monuments: the Temple and the Theatre.
The Temple in Doric style, is one of the most perfect left come to us by our late ancestors, it stands in majestic solitude on a hill surrounded by a deep valley framed by Monte Bernardo and Monte Barbaro. The theater, partly dug into the rock of the hill, can be dated back to around the mid-fourth century B.C., facing to north, toward the Gulf of Castellammare, Segesta Theatre uses as a backdrop is the splendid panorama of the sea and hills.
Erice excursions
Erice, bristling with towers township, located 750 mt. above sea level, is situated in a splendid panoramic position, on a clear day you can find Mount Etna in the horizon: the city has now become a major touristic destination in Sicily.
Erice hosts more than sixty churches, some of which are proof of great architectural merit and valuable historical evidence: among them the church of San Martino, San Cataldo, San Giuliano, di San Giovanni Battista and the Matrix dedicated to the Assumption. Wonderful mixture of art, history and scenery, the town of Erice preserves almost intact its medieval center, perfectly integrated with the morphology of the mountain and harmoniously blended with the beautiful natural surroundings.
Segesta Erice Excursions, an enchanting journey through ancient cultures.
