Ride a cable car 750 metres above the sea to Erice, a perfectly preserved Norman walled town floating above the clouds. Wander cobbled alleys, peer into ancient churches, and drink in views stretching to the Egadi Islands — a bucket-list Sicilian moment.
What to expect
Your private driver meets you dockside and whisks you to the Funivia Erice cable car for a vertiginous ascent through the clouds. At the top, a knowledgeable guide leads you through the Castle of Venus, the 14th-century Chiesa Madre, and the Giardino del Balio with its sweeping coastal panorama. Time slows as you duck into a pasticceria for Erice's legendary marzipan sweets, a confection perfected by the local nuns. The return is equally theatrical — the cable car descent at golden hour is unforgettable.
Good to know
Erice is 30 minutes from the port by car + cable car. The cable car can close in strong winds — your driver will advise on the day. Book the private transfer in advance; Erice is easily combined with Segesta to fill a full day. Confirm all-aboard time and allow a 45-minute buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Trapani — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Trapani
- Segesta Greek Temple & Theatre: Private Expert-Led Immersion
- Selinunte Ruins: Largest Archaeological Site in Europe, Privately
- Trapani Salt Pans & Museum: Sunset Saline Private Experience
- Egadi Islands Private Boat Charter: Snorkelling & Sea Caves
- Trapani Old Town Foodie Walk: Couscous, Tuna & Moorish Flavours