Cycling Palermo: Montepellegrino and Parco della Favorita by mountain bike

This is a new way to cycling Palermo: with a mountain bike to see Montepellegrino and to enter the beautiful Parco della Favorita.

Cycling Palermo: Montepellegrino and Parco della Favorita by mountain bike

MTB Tour, Nature cycling, Private tour, Half day experience, Sport bike tour
Excursion duration: 4 hours
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Description

Guaranteed languages: italian and english (other languages on request).

Private MTB Cycling Tourism/Sports tour up to 15 people.

On this unique experience you will discover the Monte Pellegrino Nature Reserve, cycling on the main trails with our E-MTB (Atala B Cross with Bosh motor pedal assistance) or on request muscle Mountain Bike (TREK Marlin 5 or WHISTLE Miwok). The ascent will follow along the “old road”, which is walked by devout pilgrims during the annual feast of Santa Rosalia – the patron saint of the city of Palermo. On the tour you will discover the history of the Mountain and visit the sacred cave (formerly used as the place of worship for the Phoenician goddess Tanith, which is today incorporated in the Sanctuary dedicated to Santa Rosalia). You will also visit the places where the anti-aircraft batteries of the Second World War were based – this is a beautiful panoramic spot where you can admire the Gulf of Palermo from above. We’ll then have another break, during which you can cool down and we will treat your tastebuds to some specialty street cuisine and local delicacies. At the end of the hike to the summit, you’ll head back down to the city via the scenic route, pedaling along paved roads as you take in the striking views of the city.

 

 

 


Point of Interest (POI)

  • Scenic spots on the Gulf of Palermo and Mondello;
  • Santa Rosalia Cave with sanctuary;
  • Favorita Park; (with full day extra service)
  • Palazzina Cinese (Chinese Palace), home to King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon (with  full day extra full day service).


Book info







    Price info

    SERVICES INCLUDE:

    • Cycling tour guide;
    • Whisper transceiver system with disposable headset
    • Rental of E-MTB (Atala B Cross with Bosh motor)   equipped with protective helmet (on request you can choose to cycle with a muscle MTB: Trek Marlin 5 or Whistle Miwok)
    • Tasting of local street food and a natural orange juice at the Sanctuary of the patron saint
    • Accident insurance
    • VAT, taxes and service charges.

     

    EXCLUDED OR EXTRA SERVICES:

    • extra full day cycling (including Favorita Park and Mondello): € 150.00 up to 4 people – € 200 between 5 and 8 people
    • lunch at restaurant in Mondello (in case of extra cycling): from € 35.00 per person
    • departure and end of the cycling tour from your accomodation in Palermo: € 70.00 up to 4 people – € 120 between 5 and 8 people
    • Extra personal purchases, tips etc.
    Up to 2 people: € 200.00 (each person € 100.00)* For each extra person: € 70.00

    Conditions

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    SERVICES INCLUDE:

    • Cycling tour guide;
    • Whisper transceiver system with disposable headset
    • Rental of E-MTB (Atala B Cross with Bosh motor)   equipped with protective helmet (on request you can choose to cycle with a muscle MTB: Trek Marlin 5 or Whistle Miwok)
    • Tasting of local street food and a natural orange juice at the Sanctuary of the patron saint
    • Accident insurance
    • VAT, taxes and service charges.

     

    EXCLUDED OR EXTRA SERVICES:

    • extra full day cycling (including Favorita Park and Mondello): € 150.00 up to 4 people – € 200 between 5 and 8 people
    • lunch at restaurant in Mondello (in case of extra cycling): from € 35.00 per person
    • departure and end of the cycling tour from your accomodation in Palermo: € 70.00 up to 4 people – € 120 between 5 and 8 people
    • Extra personal purchases, tips etc.

    Departure date
    On request

    Departure from/to
    Palermo

    Total Km by bike
    30 Km – 18.6 Miles

    Useful information
    This excursion complies with the Covid-19 safety requirements. Comfortable footwear and sportswear are recommended. E-MTB adviced for casual cyclists.