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THREE PERFECT DAYS
Hike the Zingaro
This 7km ramble dips in and out of several wild and gorgeous coves as it follows the rugged coastline north
through Sicily's oldest nature reserve (
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ample opportunities to catch your breath, catch some rays, or take a swim.
Commune with the Ancients
Start your day at ancient Segesta (
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, strolling down from the majestic hilltop amphitheatre to the site's
star attraction, a perfectly preserved Doric temple on the edge of a precipitous gorge. In the afternoon, picnic un-
der the trees at the Rocche di Cusa quarry, surrounded by half-finished columns abandoned by the Greeks over
two millennia ago, then move on to Selinunte, where the remains of eight great temples sit in splendid isolation
by the sea. After a last look at the ruins from the beach below, it's time for seafood and sunset at Da Vittorio
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just down the road.
Wine & Dine
Tour the famous cellars (
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of Marsala in the morning, then head to Trapani for fish couscous or
pesto
alla trapanese
(pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and almonds). After lunch, climb through vineyards to the
hilltop castle (
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) at Erice, snack on some of Sicily's most famous sweets at Maria Grammatico (
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) and admire the setting sun over the stunning promontory at San Vito Lo Capo.
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Getting Around
Efficient train service links the coastal cities of Mazara del Vallo, Marsala and Trapani.
Elsewhere you'll benefit from having your own vehicle. Bus schedules are limited and be-
come virtually non-existent on Sundays.The north-south A29 autostrada and its east-west
counterpart A29D (A29dir on road signs) make driving a breeze between Palermo, Selin-
unte, Segesta and Trapani. Smaller roads to San Vito Lo Capo, Scopello and Saline di
Trapani - all linked by the Strada del Vino Erice wine route - are scenic if slow.
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