Cycling on Sicily - Coast and Temples
March-July, September-November
3 nights
2 days
650 €
Sicily Cycling - Coasts and Temples
Bike along the western coast of Sicily, with it's vivid contrasts and extraordinary history. This region offers a full palette of colors: luminescent white in the salt pans, deep blue skies, emerald waters for bathing and beautiful green and yellow fields. You will be able to taste succession of mouth watering specialties, and you will not be disappointed. The towns are lively and bustling while the countryside is quiet and peaceful.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Cycling on quiet coastal roads and countryside
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Ancient Greek Ruins
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Delicious Sicilian specialties, accompanied by extraordinary local wines
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Beaches and bustling small cities
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Warm and charming locals
Start: Marsala Goal: Trapani
Day 1: Arrival at Marsala
Dag 2: Transfer to Contrada Casazze and ride to Buseto Palizzolo
Day 3: Ride from Buseto Palizzolo to Trapani
Day 4: Arrivederci Trapani
Day 1
Arrive at Marsala
Arrive to the town where Marsala wine comes from and spend the afternoon mingling with the locals as they promenade on marble cobbled streets from one piazza to the next, chatting and admiring the numerous imposing baroque churches
Day 2
Transfer to Contrada Casazze and ride to Buseto Palizzolo
Leaving the bustling seaside town behind head inland, gradually ascending via a succession of pastures and rolling wheat covered fields that gently sway in the wind. This sparsely populated, vast expanse of beautiful nature dotted with old crumbling farm houses is a joy to the eye and a pallet of contrasting colours that change with every season. Spring is ripe with the lush green wheat that turns bronze yellow in summer then ochre and brown as the fields are plowed.
Day 3
Ride from Buseto Palizzolo to Trapani
Heading back towards the coast wind our way through some more hills and then speed down to the lively city of Trapani. Along the way see looming high above the ancient town of Erice said to have been founded by exiled Trojans. This was also an important religious site and a famous temple dedicated to Aphrodite come Venus in Roman times allegedly stood here. Spend the afternoon mingling with the locals enjoying stroll and people watching through the pedestrian historic center or head up to Erice via the cable car.
Day 4
Arrivederci Trapani!
The trip and our services end after breakfast, unless you have booked a transfer to the airport or other suplementary services.
Practical information
You can start your travel optional day of the week depending on availability between March and July, September and November.
The nearest airports are Trapani Birgi, located half way between Marsala and Trapani and Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, from where you can take the bus or the train to get to Marsala.
3 nights - All accommodations are specially selected in view of their location, unique atmosphere, or/and service.
2 days - Rental of Hybrid bikes delivered. E-bikes upon request and availability at additional cost
The price includes:
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3 nights at B&B's, hotels and/or agriturismo
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3 Breakfast
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Bicycle rental and delivery to Marsala, pick-up in Trapani, and theft insurance
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Map holder & small bag front, 1 side bag, 1 repair kit, 1 distance meter, 1 bike lock, and helmet
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Luggage transport
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People and bike transport between Marsala and Contrada Casazze
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Detailed information, descriptions, and maps for your trip in english
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Telephone support 24/7
Not included:
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Transport to and from the journey
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Taxi, train, bus, boat if not mentioned in the program
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Lunch & dinners if not mentioned in the program
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Insurance
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Tourist tax
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Refreshments