The extraordinary mélange of cultures, flavors and colors of Western Sicily will engage your passions as you experience the hidden wonders of the island. From the delectable local cuisine to the intense blue sea, from the green rolling hills to the dazzling whiteness of the luminous salt mines, this is an unforgettable discovery on wheels. The delightful sun accompanies you through multi-ethnic ruins, invigorating nature reserves and fascinating archeological sites. After riding, reward yourself with local cuisine of remarkably flavorful eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, capers and oranges. The fresh sheep cheese, sweet wines and almond based desserts are not to be missed. Treat yourself to Sicily.
Trip Highlights:
- Archaeological Sites: Segesta, Mozia, Cave di Cusa and Selinunte
- Nature Reserves: Zingaro (Scopello) and Belice River Estuary (Selinunte)
- Marsala Salt Mining Reserve and wind mills
- A wine-tasting visit to a traditional wine-producing farm
- Wonderful landscapes in the interior of the region
- Peaceful roads and charming country villages
- Poggioreale Ruins
- Monreale, with its renowned Duomo and beautiful golden mosaics within
- Delicious Sicilian culinary specialties, accompanied by extraordinary local wines
- Warm, welcoming locals
tripcode:ITSB080
duration:8 days
price from:Euro 765/person
challenge:moderate to intermediate trip on hilly terrain, follow mostly well surfaced country lanes and secondary roads with little traffic, no shade on the roads (Daily ascents of 350 to 750 m)
lodging:You spend the night in typical and comfortable 3 and 4* hotels, equivalent agriturismo (farms). 2 dinners are included
start:Scopello
finish:Monreale-Palermo
trip availability:Starting any day from 15 March to 8 July & from 26 August to 15 November
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» notice: local calls routed to our land offices, please refer on opening time, answer machine on closing time
IT +39 055 2345334
ES +34 (0) 985 846455
GR +30 210 9270590
NL +31 (0) 24 3294410
» Local calls from
USA-New York 001-7188416928
UK-London 0044-2031294634
Australia-Sydney 0061-280148266
Canada-Toronto 0014-169004122
New Zealand-Wellington 0064-49747623
» notice: local calls routed to our land offices, please refer on opening time, answer machine on closing time
