The cruise ships dock right in front of the old town, behind the busy port, on the quai next to ferry terminal.

Large cruise ships, over draft 8 m, will anchor one mile out. You will be tendered 10 min to a floating pier in the center of town.

Terminal equipped for passenger's reception. Among the services offered it is possible to find; reception, security control, information point, bus park area, self service, newspapers, internet point, toilets.

Printable map to take along.

Cruise calendar for this port.

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Visiting the town of Trapani is like emerging yourself in the diverse historical eras. Every corner is characterised by monuments, churches and buildings which narrate the town's history over the course of the various centuries. The pulsing heart of Trapani remains to be the port, situated in the historical center. Over time, the port of Trapani has undergone several modifications, up until the present day with the ongoing works of repaving the quays and of overall adjustments. The end-point of the town is characterised by Torre di Ligny where the Prehistoric Museum is now located.

Of course the big attraction at Trapani is the hilltop town of Erice but that involves either a ships excursion or a taxi ride and cable car.

In summer there is a cable car from Trapani. In winter there is an enjoyable trip in a local bus.

The Erice funivia certainly offers fantastic views, but there are also a few negatives – The funivia closes in wind and inclement weather, and also on Mondays for maintenance, and it’s located on the outskirts of Trapani. It's often a complimentary ship's excursion.

The reliable AST bus from Trapani to Erice would take about 50 minutes and the ride is also scenic.

The streets in Erice can be very slippery!

Medieval hill town Erice is placed on the homonymous mount Eryx, religious center of Elimi, which is famous for its temple where the Phoenicians worshipped Astarte, the Greeks Aphrodite and the Romans Venus, Erice was contended by the Syracusans and by the Carthaginians till the Roman conquest in 244 B.C..

Segesta an abandoned ancient greek town.

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Opening Hours and Holidays:
Most shops and businesses in Italy open from Monday to Saturday from around 8am until 1pm, and from about 4pm until 7pm, though many shops close on Saturday afternoons and Monday mornings, and in the south the day can begin and end an hour later.

In the north some businesses work to a 9am-5pm day to facilitate international dealings. Traditionally, everything except bars and restaurants closes on Sunday, though most towns have a pasticceria open in the mornings, while in large cities and tourist areas, Sunday opening is becoming more common.

Holidays:
January 1 (New Year's Day)
January 6 (Epiphany)
Pasquetta (Easter Monday)
April 25 (Liberation Day)
May 1 (Labour Day)
August 15 ( Ferragosto ; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
November 1 ( Ognissanti ; All Souls Day)
December 8 ( Immaccolata ; Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
December 25 ( Natale ; Christmas)

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