The Best of Western Sicily between Nature and Art

Participate in this Sicily bike Tour with one of our expert guides English speaking

Guided tour (6 up to 16 participants)

The Best of Western Sicily between Nature and Art

Nature cycling, Cultural cycling, Guided Bike tour
Tour duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Bike difficulty
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E-Bike difficulty
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Description

This tour is packed with natural, scenic and architectural charm and includes visits to the following places of interest: Palermo and its stunning coastlines  – including the popular golden sandy Mondello beach, the Scopello “Tonnara” (tuna fishery) and bay – the Zingaro Nature Reserve; the archaeological site of Segesta; San Vito Lo Capo and its white beaches,; the Medieval Town of Erice, Trapani with its beautiful hidden treasures, the island of Favignana with its historic “Tonnara” and stunning cliffs and beaches, Trapani/Marsala Salterns, the island of Motya, Marsala and its famous wine cellars, Mazara del Vallo and its harbour, Selinunte with its archaeological sites and its wild, white beaches.


Tour Map

Itinerario Tour


Tour Plan

DAY 1: PALERMO

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DAY 2: PALERMO – SEGESTA – SCOPELLO – SAN VITO LO CAPO

Total distance by bike: 40 Km approx  Total ascent:  700 mt approx.  –  Route features:  flat/hill on asphalt – Stage difficulty level: medium

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DAY 3: SAN VITO LO CAPO– ERICE – TRAPANI

Total distance by bike: 66 Km approx  Total ascent:  900 mt approx. – Route features:  on asphalt, some stretches of unadopted road – Stage difficulty level: medium-hard

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DAY 4: TRAPANI – FAVIGNANA – TRAPANI

Total distance by bike: 15 Km approx  Total ascent: negligeable – Route features:  100% flat, 60% asphalt – 40% approx unadopted road – Stage difficulty level: easy

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DAY 5: TRAPANI – MARSALA

Total distance by bike: 42 Km approx  Total ascent: negligeable – Route features:  100% flat, 90% asphalt – 10% approx. unadopted road – Stage difficulty level: easy

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DAY 6: MARSALA – MAZARA DEL VALLO 

Total distance by bike: 38 Km approx  Total ascent: negligeable – Route features:  100% flat, 100% asphalt – Stage difficulty level: easy

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DAY 7: MAZARA DEL VALLO – SELINUNTE 

Total distance by bike: 40 Km approx  Total ascent: 300 approx. – Route features:  60% flat, 40% hill (up and down) – 95% asphalt – 5% unadopted road – Stage difficulty level: medium – easy

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DAY 8: SELINUNTE – PALERMO

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Point of Interest (POI)

  • Palermo’s historical centre with Unesco Arab-Norman architecture
  • Mondello
  • Scopello
  • Zingaro Nature Reserve
  • San Vito Lo Capo
  • Trapani Old Town
  • Erice with its medieval hamlet
  • Favignana Island
  • Trapani and Paceco salterns
  • Stagnone Salterns in Marsala and Motya Island
  • Marsala: historic centre and wineries
  • Mazara, with his kasbah, the “dancing satyr” and the fishing harbour
  • Selinunte archaeological site


Book info







    from € 1.550,00* per person

    Conditions

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    NOTICE:

    Departures on scheduled dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 participants

    Other tour departure dates on request and availability for private groups of at least 6 participants.

    INCLUDED SERVICES:

    • 7 nights in B&B/hotel accommodation and/or agritourism centres (3/4 stars)
    • 4 dinners
    • 1 welcome cocktail
    • 1 lunch tasting in a Cantina Vinicola (Winery)
    • One-way cable car ticket Trapani – Erice
    • Return ferry ticket Trapani – Favignana with bike in tow
    • Zingaro Nature Reserve admission fee
    • Favignana Historic Tonnara Museum admission fee
    • Salt Museum entrance ticket
    • Historic wine cellar visit (wine tasting included)
    • Authorized cycling tour guide
    • Minivan in tow with driver/mechanic for customer and vehicles (bicycles) assistance
    • Luggage transport
    • Transfer by Minivan and/or tourist bus (2nd day) from Palermo to Scopello
    • Transfer by Minivan and/or tourist bus (last day) from Selinunte to Palermo Airport or city centre
    • Medical-baggage insurance
    • supplementary accident insurance during the tour
    • RCT insurance in case of bicycle accident

     

    THE QUOTE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

    • Transfer from/to the airport or from/to the train station, apart from those listed under the list of ‘INCLUDED SERVICES’
    • Lunch, except those entered under “included services” list
    • Admissions to museums and/or reserves, except those listed under “included services” and tips
    • City tax (where applicable) to be paid directly to the hotel
    • Anything that is not specified under the ‘INCLUDED SERVICES’ list

    OPTIONAL EXTRA SERVICES ON REQUEST:

    • Supplementary fee for a single room – €200.00
    • Rental of Atala Discovery FS21 Trekking Bike (equipped with rear side bags, hard hat and security chain) € 100.00
    • Rental of TREK Dual Sport 18 speeds Trekking Bike (equipped with rear side bags, hard hat and security chain) € 150.00
    • Rental of Atala B Tour pedal-assisted bike (equipped rear side bag, hard hat, repair kit, pump, security chain, battery charger) € 180.00
    • Rental of Fantic E-Trekking Living pedal-assisted bike (equipped rear side bag, hard hat, repair kit, pump, security chain, battery charger) € 240.00
    • Rental of MTB, road bike or gravel bike (equipped rear side bag, hard hat, repair kit, pump, security chain): quote on request
    • rear/front child seat rental – €25.00
    • Children’s trailer rental (maximum 40 kg) – €50.00
    • Quote on request for transfer by Minivan or Tourist Bus from Palermo airport to Palermo city centre
    • Quote on request for transfer by Minivan or Tourist Bus from Trapani-Birgi airport to Palermo city centre or vice versa
    • Quote for children (aged between 4-12 years) available on request
    • Other service quotes available on request
    • Travel cancellation insurance due to illness (also COVID): 6.5 % share of package purchased

    REDUCTIONS

    • 15 % Third bed in room
    • 20 % Fourth bed in room

     

    BOOKING CONDITIONS

    To book your participation, you must sign appropriate proposal of purchase contract and pay a deposit of at least 30% on the total price of the purchased package. Then you have to pay the balance due up to 1 month of the scheduled departure date.

     

    CANCELLATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

    • Up to 1 month before the tour departure, you will be charged € 100 for practice fees
    • 28-14 days before the start date of the tour, you will be charged 50% of the total amount payable
    • 13- 5 days before the start date of the tour, you will be charged 70% of the total amount payable
    • 4 days before the start date of the tour or no show, you will be charged 100% of the total amount payable

     

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear, sportswear and that you bring a helmet and a flask/water bottle with you.

    Our group tours are designed for people who regularly practice sports activities, although not necessarily competitively. Given the nature of the route this tour covers (an undulating track with uphill sections) and in light of the length of some of the sections, we recommend e-bikes for those who do not go out cycling regularly (at least once a week).

    The itinerary may be subject to substantial changes before and/or during your holiday, depending on organizational or climatic factors, or due to updates in regulations issued by local authorities that are out of our control. Along the route, for example, there may be some temporary diversions due to unplanned roadworks, which are impossible to predict and that are normally reported on location.

     

     

    Departure date
    on request for groups

    Place of departure
    Palermo

    Place of arrival
    Palermo

    Total Km by bike
    240 km

    Total ascent
    1900 m

    Useful information
    It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, sports clothing and to bring your own helmet and water bottle