Explore the diversity of Sicily - its history, archaeolgy, cuisine, cultures and landscapes.
Starting in Palermo, through to the Aeolian Islands, and ending in Taormina, this wonderful 9 day hike and bike tour will give you a taste of sicily that you won't forget.
There is also an optional hike to Mt Etna.
Day 1: Palermo Day 2: Mazara del Vallo Day 3: Mazara del Vallo Day 4: Aeolian Islands Day 5: Aeolian Islands Day 6: Aeolian Islands Day 7: Aeolian Islands / Taormina Day 8: Alcantra Gorge Day 9: Departure
Included in the price: * 9 days trip * 8 nights in 3, 4 and 5 star Hotels * 8 breakfasts * 1 picnic lunch * 4 dinners * Hybrid bike rental * D2: Coordinated transfer from Palermo to hotel near Mazara del Vallo * D2: guided visit and wine tasting in Marsala * D3: Admission to Selinunte archaeological site * D3: private guide for Selinunte archaeological site * D3: private guide for Cave di Cusa archaeological site * D4: Admission to Segesta archaeological site * D4: private guide for Segesta archaeological site * D4: bus transfer from Segesta to Milazzo * D4: hydrofoil transfer from Milazzo to Lipari island * D5: cooking class in Lipari Island * D6: professional guide for the Vulcano hiking * D6: ferry transfer from Lipari to Salina * D7: bus transfer from Milazzo to Taormina * D8: guided walking tour with a private guide in Taormina * D8: bus transfer from Taormina and Randazzo loop * D7: hydrofoil from Lipari to Vulcano for hiking and then to Milazzo * Detailed road book and maps * 1 English speaking tour leader for all the tour (4 – 7 people) – 2 English speaking tour leaders all the tour (minimum 8 people) * Van support all the tour
Additional options and fees: * Private room – € 390 * Road Bike rental – € 175 * Hiking on Mount Etna – € 90 per person * Transfer from Palermo ARP to Palermo center on the arrival day * Extention of the tour (pre and post trip) * Transfer rates per person (two person minimum): - Palermo airport to Palermo center – € 40 - Taormina to Catania airport – € 80
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, can opt out of the more difficult stretches.
Tour Departing Dates 2013:
April 5, April 19, May 3, May 17, May 31, June 21, September 6, September 20, October 4, October 18