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Biking in Sicily 8 Days / 7 nights


	Day 1 - Scopello Meet your guide at the Palermo Airport for transfer to the ancient village of Scopello near the sea. Spend the afternoon walking along the coastline in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, one of the most unspoiled and scenic areas of the Sicilian coast. Day 2 - Erice Visit Segesta, one of most impressive ancient Greek Temples in existence. Continue on to Erice, a medieval town located at the top of the mountain towering over Trapani. Day 3 - Marsala A relaxed pedal today descending from Erice and following the interior route to the sea at Marsala. Along the way, stop to enjoy the magnificent views of the Marsala Salt Reserve and take a boat excursion to the island of Mozia. Day 4 - Selinunte This hilly stage leads from the flat vineyards of Marsala inland towards a softly undulating series of hills and then down to the sea again at Selinunte, site of an abandoned ancient Greek city with a vast archaeological park. Day 5 - Contessa Entellina Today’s route takes you through the Belice Valley, through fertile hills and valleys punctuated by the ruins of farms dispersed across the land. This is the hidden Sicily where the differences with the mainland seem very profound. Ovenight in a friendly farmhouse near Contessa Entellina. Day 6 - Piana degli Albanesi Continue the journey through the interior of the west of the country, passing close to Corleone and reaching a comfortable farm by the end of the day. Day 7 - Monreale Ride through the Conca d’Oro, Palermo’s ‘golden shell’ renowned for its abundant and verdant agriculture. At Monreale visit the splendid Cathedral renowned for its dazzling mosaics. Day 8 End of the trip this morning in Monreale. Extend your stay in exotic Palermo.

Pricing 2009 - Call for pricing

Includes
Transfer from Palermo airport to the starting point, 7 nights
accommodation in 3 and 4 star
hotels, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, hotel taxes and service charges, luggage transfer, detailed itinerary including route maps, cue sheets and written directions, telephone
helpline, bicycle rental available.

Extra Features
Consider adding a rest day in the middle of the tour with a Sicilian cooking class!

Also available: our ‘Baroque
Route’ in Eastern Sicily exploring the Noto Valley and a choice of self-guided walking routes throughout Sicily.

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