Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves from Palermo, Private Tour
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Private transportation included
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Duration 6 hours
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Bilingual driver (English/Italian)
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Pick-up and drop-off service
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WiFi on board
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Bottled water provided
Explore the Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves on a private 6-hour tour from Palermo, guided in English and Italian.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Private transportation
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Wifi on board
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Bottled water
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Bilingual italian-english driver
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Child seats (on request)
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Pick-up service from/to hotel/port
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Tourist guide
Explore the Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves on a private 6-hour tour from Palermo, guided in English and Italian.
Highlights
- Explore the magnificent Selinunte Archaeological Park
- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of yesteryear
- Visit the ancient quarries of Cusa
- Experience the magic of the ancient Selinunte construction site
- Enjoy a refreshing Sicilian granita made with seasonal fruit
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Cave di Cusa
In the vast territory of the Selinunte Archaeological Park we can identify seven distinct areas, each of which preserves memories of the greatness of the ancient city. About thirteen kilometers north-west of the Selinunte Archaeological Park, lies the archaeological area of the Cave di Cusa. The quarries were an inexhaustible mine of raw material, essential for the construction of the city of Selinunte, including temples. These are the most famous ancient quarries in the world. A remote show that transports you back in time. The quarries were in fact suddenly abandoned due to the war against the Carthaginians (allies of the Elymians of Segesta and Erice), who, taking the city of Selinunte by surprise, completely destroyed it. This is one of the peculiar characteristics of the place where the enormous rocks intended for the temples still lie, half excavated. The extraction technique was long and complex.
Parco Archeologico Selinunte
Selinunte is undoubtedly among the most fascinating and famous archaeological sites in Sicily. Positioned on the western coast, between Mazara del Vallo and Sciacca, the archaeological site of Selinunte constitutes an exciting example of Greek civilization in Sicily. The archaeological park is considered the largest and most impressive in Europe, it extends for 270 hectares and includes numerous temples, sanctuaries, altars and more. Along the fascinating journey through ancient history you can delight yourself with a refreshing Sicilian granita made with seasonal fruit. The site is divided into seven areas distributed along a well-defined route. The area can be visited on foot but is quite large. Once inside you can rent electric cars from private individuals or buy a ticket for the train tour (about 6 euros). We recommend purchasing tickets with the shuttle included, online, to avoid long waits.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Try Sicilian granita at Selinunte.
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Book shuttle tickets online to skip lines.
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Visit nearby Mazara del Vallo for lunch.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Bring a camera for stunning views.
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