Cycle and discover Sicily's incredible mix of traditions and cultures. Our classic Western Sicily route captures the rich diversity of the Island from medieval mountain towns to old tuna fishing villages; beautiful nature reserves to coastlines surrounded by crystal clear waters; salt mining reserves and windmills to the most romantically sited ancient ruins on the Island Sicily.

Highlights

• Cycling quiet trails
• Typical towns and villages  
• Hiking the Zingaro Nature Reserve
• Marsala and its famous wine
• Archaeological Sites of Segesta, Mozia, Cave di Cusa and Selinunte
• The Palace of Tomasi di Lampedusa

DAY 1  Palermo
Arrive via group airport transfer to accommodation in Palermo, one of Italy's most exiting cities to explore. Welcome dinner at restaurant to commence our week of Sicilian discovery. 

DAY 2 Segesta to Scopello
Transfer from Palermo to the remains of the ancient city of Segesta. Our first ride takes us from this location to the village of Scopello, which perches on a ridge high above the coastline. It is one of the most picturesque places in the province of Trapani and is well known for its old tuna fish station that during 1500 was one of the most productive in Sicily. For a taste of local village life we spend the next 2 nights in 4 star hotel in Scopello.

DAY 3 Hiking Zingaro Nature Reserve
Today we visit Zingaro Nature Reserve, the first nature reserve to have been established in Sicily and only 2 km from Scopello. Situated on the coastline between Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo and backed by steep mountains it is a beautiful unspoiled area that can only be explored by foot. The areas vast network of pathways leads to a number of pristine, isolated cove beaches.

DAY 4 Scopello to Erice
From Scopello we ride to Erice. Located almost 800m above sea level, this walled mountain town is medieval in appearance and atmosphere but its origins date back to ancient times where it was an important religious centre for the Elimi, a population that lived in Western Sicily before the Greek colonization. We stay here for the evening in a charming accommodation of deluxe rating.

DAY 5 Erice to Marsala
The itinerary takes us by cycle from Erice to Marsala - home of the famous sweet wine that has been in production here since the 18thcentury. Our route takes us via the Marsala Salt Mining Reserve and the tiny Island of Mozia. Upon arrival we are treated to magnificent views of the salt mine and wind mills.

DAY 6 Marsala to Selinunte
Leaving the flat vineyards around Marsala we pedal inland towards a softly undulating series of hills, and then towards the sea again, passing by the Cave di Cusa Archaeological sites - quarries where the stone for the building of Selinus was extracted in the fifth century BC - to the Selinunte.

DAY 7 Selinunte to Montevago/ Transfer to Palermo - End of Trip
Our final ride takes us inland to a spa situated near the location of Palace of Tomasi di Lampedusa - from the famous Italian historical novel 'The Leopard' - written by Sicilian prince Giuseppe di Lampedusa. Here you have the opportunity for a relaxing swim and lunch before group departure to Palermo airport.

Inclusions:

• 6 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel & B&B
• 6 dinners
• 5 guided rides
• 1 guided walk
• Bike hire and support
  

Date: Upon Request
Price:$2,941.00 pp twin-share (minimum 6 people)