Authentic Sicily
Self guided tour in western Sicily
A week in western Sicily. An ethical journey to enjoy the beauty of one of the most fascinating areas of Sicily, to discover an island that is stripped of its clichés and shows itself in all its authenticity.
- 8 days
7 nights - minimum 2
- on demand
- Italiano
- English
Highlights
- Visit the Arab-Norman monuments of the UNESCO route
- Discover the anti-mafia rebellion and the experience of traders who said no to extortion, racket or “pizzo”
- Meet a surprising Corleone in an property confiscated from the mafia
- Enjoy the breathtaking the blue of the sea and the blinding white of the cliff of the Scala dei Turchi
- Visit the extraordinary Greek temples in Agrigento
- Enjoy an aperitif at Stagnone di Mozia at sunset
- Hike up to Erice to admire a breathtaking view of Trapani, the Saline and the Egadi Islands
- Say goodbye to Sicily in Capaci, saying "No Mafia!"
A ring tour in western Sicily that begins and ends in Palermo. It is a traveling trip, which requires private transportation, although it includes plenty of walking tours. when no experiences or guided excursions are scheduled, we invite you to follow the recommendations in the roadbook. You can also book additional guided tours or services (meals, experiences, tastings, etc.). The itinerary can be adjusted upon request.
Travel in freedom: This tour is designed for independent travelers, to be carried out with rental cars at any time of the year. Addiopizzo Travel will book your accommodation for you, as well as meaningful meetings and experiences, while leaving you free to enjoy your holiday at your own pace. You will receive a digital roadbook, an essential tool that ensures you won’t miss any of the highlights: it will include tips and travel recommendations for visiting the most beautiful spots, from our perspective!
Who is it for: This tour is aimed at couples, friends, or families who want to discover Sicily through responsible and relational tourism
Itinerary
Arrival in Palermo
Free time to explore the city independently.
Overnight in Palermo.
Palermo No Mafia
Walking tour in the historic center to discover the symbolic sites of civil anti-mafia and racketeering rebellion.
Overnight in Palermo.
Cefalù and Palermo: Arabic-Norman traces
Visit the UNESCO Arab-Norman route and enjoy some relaxation.
Overnight in Palermo.
Corleone Soprendente
Walking tour to discover the real Corleone, beyond the myths perpetuated by cinema, through the commitment of its inhabitants who have always fought against mafia violence.
Agrigento: Valley of the Temples and Garden of Kolymbethra
Walk through the Greek temples and enjoy a guided tour of the underground area in the green oasis at the heart of the Valley.
Overnight in Agrigento
Favara Cultural Farm - Scala dei Turchi
An example of urban regeneration of a village in the Sicilian hinterland, and marvel at the white cliff overlooking the sea.
Overnight in Agrigento.
From Agrigento to Erice: coast to coast
A journey from the southwest coast to the northwest, with changing landscapes and plenty of spots to choose from for stops along the way.
Overnight in Erice.
Capaci - Departure
Visit the places of the massacre that killed Judge Falcone, to know the unsolved mysteries of the attack and discover the rebirth of Capaci in the sign of anti-mafia.
Departure and goodbye. Hope to see you soon!
Accomodation The package includes the following accomodation
Terre di Corleone
Agriturismo / country house Corleone (PA)Terravecchia case vacanze
Holiday home / apartment Capaci (PA)This tour goes to:
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Capaci
Capaci is one of the places that represent instantaneously both the brutal mafia’s violence and the Sicilians’ rebellion against the oppression exercised by Cosa Nostra. On the 23rd of May of 1992 the anti-mafia prosecutor Giovanni Falcone, his wife Francesca Morvillo and three men of their security detail were killed. -
Corleone
Thousands of people in the world have heard about Corleone: mainly because of the mafia, and also because of Hollywood. But only a few of them have seen it with their own eyes. And who did has been fascinated by it. -
Cinisi
The city in which Peppino Impastato, young activist who rebelled against the mafia inside and outside his home, lived, and where he was killed because of his rebellion in 1978. -
Agrigento
The ruins of the Temple Valley, the counrtyside dotted with almond trees, the sea far on the horizon: the Classical Antiquity penetrate in the traveler's soul with a perfect armony of history, architecture and landscape. -
Monte Pellegrino
According to Goethe, this is “the most beautiful promontory in the world”. I stands out lonely as a sentinel in front of the sea, making the skyline of Palermo and Mondello unique. -
Cefalù
A picturesque town on the coast between Palermo and Messina, whose silouhette in unmistakable thanks to the cliff of the "Rocca" and to the belltowers of the Arab-Norman Duomo. -
Mondello
An enchanting beach, a crystal clear sea, the liberty-style houses built during the first years of the 1900, and a picturesque small port that reminds of the origins of Mondello as sea village. -
Selinunte
The ancient Greek town rised up on a calcareous plateau overhanging the sea, between two rivers. Once rich and densely populated, it was destroyed by the Carthaginians and then by a violent earthquake in the Byzantine period (VI-IX century). A walk in the vast aera of the archaeological park (the largest in Europe), through the ruins of the temples and the sea breeze rich in salt, is an experience full of evocative feelings. -
Ficuzza
Fully immerged in in the woods appears the town of Ficuzza, with a few dozens of inhabitants and a few, small houses wrapped around the majestic “Real Casina di Caccia”, a realm that used to belong to the Borbone. -
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Mazara del Vallo
A wonderful territory, a country of culture and ancient crafts. -
Marsala
The name of this small town with a Mediterranean flavor is related to the production of the famous fortified wine and to landing of Garibaldi, from there the Italian national hero began the unification of Italy. In the nearby, the Saline (=salt pans) of the Stagnone: there, everyday, the sunset is an unforgettable natural show. -
Erice
On the top of Monte San Giuliano, the medieval village of Erice rises up, with its perfectly preserved old town centre, the bare stone houses, the cobblestone alleys and 360 degrees landscape overlooking the backcountry, Trapani and the Egadi islands. -
Trapani
It is the sea that embraces the city of Trapani to be today as in the past its main source of life.
During this tour you could meet:
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Dario Riccobono
Born and raised in Capaci, after the 1992 massacre that killed the prosecutor Giovanni Falcone, he chose to commit himself against the Mafia and for his territory. He is one of the founding members of Addiopizzo, president of Addiopizzo Travel and fellow of Ashoka. -
Rosario Di Legami
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Florinda Saieva
Together with the husband Andrea Bartoli, she created Farm Cultural Park in the historic center of Favara, close to Agrigento. It is a project of urban and social renewal focused on Contemporary Art. -
Marilena Bagarella
She was born in Corleone and she still lives there. Manager of the "Laboratory of Legality", she mainly works on education and non-profit networks. -
Giovanni Impastato
Younger brother of Peppino Impastato, the activist killed by the mafia in 1978, is among the founders of the “Casa Memoria Felicia e Peppino Impastato”. His heart-felt and sincere voice tells the conflict of whom experienced both the mafia and the anti-mafia inside his own home, together with the story of the following battle fought in the name of the truth. -
Libera activists
The activists of the association created by Don Ciotti promote the social re-utilization of the goods seized from the mafia. Some of them manage first-hand agricultural companies and agritourisms built on lands that used to belong to the most powerful exponents of the mafia. -
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Antonio Vassallo
Photographer of Capaci, he was there when, on the 23rd of May 1992 the mafia blew up the interstate where Giovanni Falcone was traveling, killing him together with his wife and the men of his security detail. He took a few pictures right after the massacre, providing them to the investigators.