A bicycle journey through the most ancient Sicily.
We will pedal back in time to a colorful and enigmatic past that has never left the island.
You will see savor the Sicily,of the past,panoramas, in the scents and flavors of the most rural and mysterious part,we will taste the best wines in ancient wine cellars, we will pass through ghost towns and seaside villages Unesco World Heritagie site
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Two professional tour guides throughout the program
• All accommodations in 4 star hotels and one 3 star hotel
• All breakfasts, all lunches, and all dinners
• Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccino, and gelato stops
• Tastings of wine and local specialties
• Cooking demonstration with a local chef
• Logistical support during the tour and luggage transfer
• Shuttle at the beginning and at the end of the tour (Mercedes Vito/Ford Transit Custom)
• Bike rental with bike helmet and GPS navigation
SicilyCyclingTours gear(including a custom cycling jersey t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED: medical/travel insurance, and everything is not explicitly written in this page!
Price from €2.400/person
DAY 1
Welcome to Sicily.
Arrival in Palermo, welcome from the staff and transfer to the Hotel.
Presentation of the trip, assembly and preparation of bikes.
Welcome drink.
To day we’ve planned a “street food” tour through the famous Vucciria Market. After some free time in the city center we’ll take a short walk to dinner with the freshest catch. Welcome to Sicily!
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Palermo
Accommodations: Luxury Hotel
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 2
Corleone the village of Al Pacino
Today we begin our journey by starting in Palermo,we will travel through a little-known but breathtakingly scenic Sicily. Corleone will be our destination today. Back roads and hills will lead us to our accommodation in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the middle of the Sicilian countryside, where our private dinner awaits us.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Corleone,Sambuca di Sicilia
Accomplished: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 677 meters
Longer Option: 40 miles / 66 km, elevation gain: 984 meters
Accommodations: Luxury Hotel
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 4
The Belice Valley.
Today's journey leads to the ghost town of Poggioreale. This town was destroyed and then abandoned in 1968 after a violent earthquake. Today we will ride in the lush and fertile Belice River Valley This is a very large and heterogeneous area, infamous for the earthquake that devastated it in 1968, rich in archaeological sites (many still unexplored).Today we will visit a vineyard for our first experience of the tour. A tasting of wines and typical local Sicilian products. The return to Casina Miregia will be a wonderful ride on a secondary road with beautiful scenery.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Poggioreale
Accomplished: 37 miles / 60 km, elevation gain: 1,038 meters
Shorter Option: 23 miles / 37 km, elevation gain: 769 meters
Accommodations: Casina Miregia
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 3
Ruins of Sambuca di Sicilia
Today we begin our journey with a gradual descent that will take us to Lake Arancio, between Sambuca di Sicilia and Menfi. After passing through several ruined villages, we will reach the coast to have lunch on the beach. The hotel is just a few kilometers away (you can continue cycling or finish the route and return to the hotel by minibus) Relais Casina Miregia our partner is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy your relax in the swimming pool before our private dinner.
Meals: Breakfast / easy lunch/dinner
Destinations: Sambuca di Sicilia
Accomplished: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 677 meters
Longer Option: 40 miles / 66 km, elevation gain: 984 meters
Elevation gain: 600 meters
Accommodations: Relais Casa Miregia
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 5
The Salt Way.
Between art and nature Marsala is a Mediterranean city with long, crystal-clear sandy beaches.We will visit the Islands of the season oriented nature reserve that includes three small islands with active salt marshes in its interior.A unique landscape where we can admire windmills pink flamingos and shimmering salt mountains.
We will spend the night in Marsala.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations:Marsala
Accomplished: 21 miles / 34 km, elevation gain: 495 meters
Longer Option: 46 miles / 74 km, elevation gain: 1,149 meters
Accommodations: Luxury Hotel
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 6
Erice the medieval village
This morning our destination will be Erice.
Erice is a medieval village,a jewel, one of many in Sicilian land that makes craftsmanship and tourism its golden resources. From the height of its 750 meters above sea level, it watches over Trapani and exudes an all-medieval charm. The pottery, the fabrics, especially the Erice carpets, and the Sicilian puppets. And what about the pastries? Visiting Erice cannot go without tasting the local almond paste.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Trapani,Erice
Accomplished 41 miles / 54 km, elevation gain: 495 meters
Longer Option: 56 miles / 67 km, elevation gain: 1,000 meters
Accommodations: Luxury Hotel
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 7
No ride day.
Today we will take the hydrofoil and reach the butterfly-shaped island of Favignana, the largest of the Egadi Islands. We will learn about the Florio Museum, a tonnara, and discover the history of tuna fishing on the island, including the "mattanza," the traditional ritual of catching and killing tuna. After visiting the museum we will board a boat for a private tour around the coast, see the famous caves immersed in the crystal clear waters. Private lunch on the boat. We will have the rest of the day to visit the town, walking through the small and quaint streets. We will end our magnificent adventure with a private dinner on the Trapanese coast.
DAY 8
Bye-Bye Sicily
After breakfast, transfer to Palermo airport.