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Màkari Movie Tour: 8 Days in Western Sicily

Discover the landscapes of Màkari in western Sicily on an 8-day tour of San Vito lo Capo, Scopello, Erice, Segesta, Agrigento, Monreale and Palermo, with local food experiences.

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Highlights

  • The Coastal World of Màkari
  • Greek Temples and Contemporary Culture
  • Western Sicily's Food and Heritage

Overview

Follow the landscapes associated with the Italian television series Màkari on an eight-day journey through western Sicily. Begin beside the Gulf of Macari and the San Vito lo Capo coastline, where the dramatic meeting of mountain and sea provides the setting for Saverio Lamanna's stories.

Explore Trapani's historic salt pans, medieval Erice and the coast near Scopello, then discover Sicily's Greek archaeological heritage at Segesta, Selinunte and Agrigento. Continue to Favara's contemporary art scene before ending with the Norman mosaics of Monreale and the market traditions of Palermo.

The programme includes time at leisure in San Vito lo Capo, with optional excursions to the Egadi Islands or the Mozia and Marsala area available by separate arrangement. Seven nights are distributed between the San Vito lo Capo area, Agrigento and Palermo. The tour combines on-screen settings, archaeology and local cuisine without treating optional visits as guaranteed inclusions.

Day by day

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arrival in Palermo and the Gulf of Macari

    Arrive at Palermo Airport and meet the tour representative for the scheduled transfer towards the San Vito lo Capo area. If arrival times allow, stop at the Gulf of Macari, where a dramatic mountain backdrop, open coastal scenery and clear Mediterranean waters provide a memorable introduction to the settings associated with the television series Màkari.

    Discover the landscape surrounding the fictional home of Saverio Lamanna, the character created by Sicilian writer Gaetano Savatteri, and appreciate how the coastline has become an essential part of the series' visual identity. The introductory stop depends on group arrival times and cannot be guaranteed for late flights.

    At the hotel, enjoy the scheduled welcome cocktail with Sicilian savoury specialities and an introduction to the journey. Dinner and the first overnight stay in the San Vito lo Capo area. The first dinner remains subject to the group's arrival arrangements.

    Palermo Airport; Gulf of Macari; San Vito lo CapoDinnerSan Vito lo Capo area
  2. 2

    Day 2

    Trapani Salt Pans, Erice and the Scopello Coast

    After breakfast, travel to the traditional salt pans south of Trapani. Their shallow basins, windmills and changing colours recall centuries of salt production along Sicily's western coast. Discover the historic salt-working landscape and the Salt Museum at Nubia, with museum admission payable separately.

    Continue to Trapani's old town, set between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Mediterranean, before climbing to the medieval hilltop village of Erice. Walk along its cobbled lanes, admire stone-built churches and enjoy sweeping views towards the Egadi Islands. A traditional three-course lunch in a local trattoria is included, with the drinks specified in the tour's meal arrangements.

    In the afternoon, continue through the Custonaci area, known for its marble quarries and associated screen locations, towards the coast of Scopello. Enjoy viewpoints over the historic tonnara and its striking sea stacks; access to the private complex or swimming areas is not guaranteed. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    Trapani Salt Pans; Nubia; Trapani; Erice; Custonaci; ScopelloBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerSan Vito lo Capo area
  3. 3

    Day 3

    San Vito lo Capo at Leisure — Optional Egadi Islands Cruise

    Enjoy breakfast and a day at leisure in San Vito lo Capo, where the sandy bay, coastal promenade and local food traditions provide an appealing contrast to the tour's archaeological visits. Explore the town at your own pace, relax by the sea in suitable weather, or try its famous fish couscous at a restaurant of your choice.

    An optional boat excursion from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo may be arranged, subject to season, sea conditions, operator schedules and a separate quotation. Depending on the confirmed sailing programme, guests may enjoy coastal views, time ashore and possible swimming stops. Lunch on board, visits to the former Florio tuna fishery and other activities are not part of the standard included package unless explicitly specified in the optional excursion offer.

    Return to your hotel for the scheduled dinner and overnight. Guests who do not book the optional excursion remain free to enjoy San Vito lo Capo.

    San Vito lo Capo; optional Favignana and LevanzoBreakfast, DinnerSan Vito lo Capo area
  4. 4

    Day 4

    Optional Mozia and Marsala — Phoenician Heritage and Wine Country

    After breakfast, enjoy free time in the San Vito lo Capo area, or choose an optional excursion to the Stagnone Lagoon and Marsala, subject to an advance quotation and operational confirmation. This excursion is separate from the included touring programme.

    The proposed excursion travels through the lagoon's salt-working landscapes before taking a boat to Mozia, the ancient Phoenician settlement on San Pantaleo Island. The archaeological remains and Whitaker Museum reveal a distinctive chapter of Sicily's Mediterranean history. The return boat crossing and archaeological admissions must be specified in the optional excursion price; they are not assumed to be included in the standard tour.

    Continue to Marsala, a town recognised for its maritime history and wine traditions. According to the arrangements confirmed for the excursion, a winery visit or a stop at the Regional Archaeological Museum Lilibeo may be possible. Lunch is at leisure unless otherwise quoted.

    Return to the hotel for the scheduled dinner and fourth overnight stay in the San Vito lo Capo area.

    San Vito lo Capo; optional Mozia and MarsalaBreakfast, DinnerSan Vito lo Capo area
  5. 5

    Day 5

    Segesta and Selinunte — Across Western Sicily to Agrigento

    Leave the coast after breakfast and travel towards Segesta, one of western Sicily's most remarkable archaeological landscapes. Admire the monumental Doric temple standing in open countryside and discover the setting of the ancient theatre, subject to site access and the applicable admission arrangements.

    Continue south towards Selinunte, where extensive archaeological remains overlook the Mediterranean. The great temple complexes and ancient city walls recall one of the most powerful Greek settlements in Sicily. The impressive coastal setting also provides a link with the landscapes appearing in the television series.

    Take time for lunch around Marinella di Selinunte or en route. Lunch arrangements, including the historic mention of a Sicani Mountains meal, must be checked against the confirmed service plan; a specific included lunch is not promised on this day without that confirmation.

    In the afternoon, continue towards Agrigento for hotel check-in, dinner and the first of two overnight stays.

    Segesta; Selinunte; AgrigentoBreakfast, DinnerAgrigento area
  6. 6

    Day 6

    Valley of the Temples and Favara's Contemporary Art

    Begin with the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento's exceptional UNESCO-listed archaeological site, where Doric monuments rise among olive trees and Mediterranean vegetation. Explore the remains of ancient Akragas and admire the Temple of Concordia, one of the finest preserved Greek temples anywhere in the Mediterranean.

    The landscape also connects with scenes and cultural references from Màkari, allowing the tour to move beyond the coastal locations to a wider portrait of western Sicily. A traditional lunch in a local trattoria is included according to the original meal programme; drinks follow the confirmed group arrangements.

    Continue to nearby Favara for the Farm Cultural Park, an innovative cultural project that has brought contemporary art, creativity and new life into a group of historic courtyards. Discover the contrast between Agrigento's classical monuments and Favara's contemporary cultural scene. Admission is payable separately unless confirmed otherwise.

    Return to the hotel in the Agrigento area for dinner and overnight.

    Valley of the Temples; Favara Farm Cultural Park; AgrigentoBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerAgrigento area
  7. 7

    Day 7

    Monreale and Palermo — Mosaics, Markets and Street Food

    After breakfast, leave Agrigento and travel to Monreale, perched above Palermo and the fertile Conca d'Oro valley. Visit the magnificent Norman cathedral, celebrated for the golden mosaics covering its interior, and discover the setting of its historic cloister. Ticketed areas are subject to the applicable admission fees.

    Continue to Palermo, a capital shaped by Arab, Norman and later Mediterranean influences. Explore selected highlights of its historic centre, from monumental architecture to lively streets and market quarters. A scheduled street-food tasting offers a chance to experience characteristic Palermo specialities, such as panelle, arancine or sfincione, depending on the confirmed tasting arrangements.

    Enjoy time at leisure before checking into the Palermo hotel. In the evening, the original programme provides dinner in a typical local trattoria, giving the group another opportunity to appreciate Sicilian regional cooking. Overnight in Palermo.

    Monreale; PalermoBreakfast, DinnerPalermo
  8. 8

    Day 8

    Departure from Palermo

    Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and check out. Depending on the flight schedule, there may be time for a last coffee or a short independent walk before the arranged transfer to Palermo Airport.

    Your journey through the landscapes associated with Màkari concludes with memories of the Gulf of Macari, medieval Erice, Scopello's striking coastline, Greek archaeological heritage and Palermo's distinctive food culture. Departure arrangements follow the confirmed group travel documents.

    Palermo; Palermo AirportBreakfast

Accommodation

  • San Vito lo Capo

    Hotel Panoramic 4* · 4-star

    Nights 1–4 · HB — breakfast and dinner

    A hotel in San Vito lo Capo, used as the western Sicily base for the Màkari coastal locations.

  • San Leone Agrigento

    Hotel Dioscuri By Palace 4* · 4-star

    Nights 5–6 · HB — breakfast and dinner

    A hotel in San Leone near Agrigento, convenient for the Valley of the Temples and Favara.

  • Palermo

    Hotel Garibaldi 4* · 4-star

    Night 7 · Breakfast; dinner in local trattoria

    A centrally located Palermo hotel, convenient for exploring the city and Monreale.

Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation at the selected 4-star hotel in the San Vito lo Capo area, or similar.
  • 2 nights' accommodation at the selected 4-star hotel in the Agrigento area, or similar.
  • 1 night's accommodation at the selected 4-star hotel in Palermo, or similar.
  • Italian-speaking guide for the entire trip
  • Grand Touring Bus for the entire trip, including transfers
  • City tax where applicable
  • Reinforced welcome cocktail
  • 2 lunches in a typical trattoria (¼ wine and ½ water included)
  • 1 Sicani Mountains speciality lunch listed in the historic package; date and location require supplier confirmation before sale.
  • 7 hotel breakfasts
  • 7 included dinners in total: 4 at the hotel in the San Vito lo Capo area, 2 at the hotel in the Agrigento area, and 1 in a typical local trattoria in Palermo (¼ wine and ½ water included per person, as specified in the confirmed arrangements).
  • Street food tasting in Palermo
  • Local guides where applicable
  • 1 free staff member for every 20 paying participants

Not included

  • Porterage services.
  • Admission fees to archaeological sites, museums and other ticketed attractions unless confirmed in the final quotation.
  • Day 3 optional Favignana and Levanzo boat excursion, including its separately quoted transport, activities and meals.
  • Day 4 optional Mozia and Marsala excursion, including return boat crossing, visits and any winery activities, unless specifically quoted.
  • Tips, personal expenses and services not expressly included in the confirmed travel proposal.

Entrance fees & tickets

  • Admission fees are excluded unless expressly included in a confirmed proposal. Published tariffs may change and must be checked for the travel dates.
  • Trapani salt museum at Nubia; Segesta Archaeological Park; Selinunte Archaeological Park; Valley of the Temples; Favara Farm Cultural Park; Monreale Cathedral and Cloister; ticketed areas of Palermo Cathedral.
  • The Kolymbethra Garden and other optional ticketed areas are payable separately if selected. Mozia and Marsala admissions apply only to the optional excursion.
  • Historical prices have been removed because they are not verified current rates.

Good to know

Insider tip
During free time in San Vito lo Capo, try the local fish couscous, a distinctive tradition of the Trapani coastline. Palermo's market specialities offer a different expression of western Sicilian cuisine.
Accessibility
Ancient sites and medieval towns involve steps, slopes and uneven walking surfaces. Scopello coastal access and optional boat boarding may be challenging. Contact the operator in advance to check mobility requirements and accessible arrangements.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes for archaeological sites and cobbled streets, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, a light waterproof jacket and appropriate clothing for churches. Bring swimwear only if planning beach time or an optional summer boat excursion.
Important information
The standard itinerary includes an independent leisure day on Day 3 and an optional Mozia/Marsala excursion on Day 4. Neither excursion is included unless expressly quoted. First-day sightseeing and dinner depend on arrival schedules. Archaeological and museum admissions are not included unless stated in the confirmed proposal. The historic inclusion list mentions a Sicani Mountains speciality lunch without an identifiable programme stop; this service must be reconciled before sale. The final confirmed proposal must specify guide language, exact meal inclusions, hotel allocation and admission arrangements. Accommodation is arranged for nights 1–4 in the San Vito lo Capo area, nights 5–6 in the Agrigento area and night 7 in Palermo. The seven scheduled dinners are distributed 4/2/1 respectively, subject to final supplier and arrival arrangements.