Italy: Western Sicily Bike Tour

DAY 1:

Transfer to Scopello ~1hr; trail walk at Zingaro Nature Reserve ~7km.

Begin with a transfer from Palermo to the Zingaro Nature Reserve, where you’ll walk a 7km coastal trail lined with dwarf palms, olive trees, and Mediterranean scrub. The path offers uninterrupted views of turquoise coves and rugged cliffs. After stretching your legs, continue to Scopello and settle into your agriturismo lodging for the night.

Meal Inclusions: Dinner.

DAY 2:

Scopello to Trapani ~68km (+950m / -1000m).

Set out this morning from Scopello toward the ancient Templo di Segesta, a magnificent fifth-century Doric temple commanding panoramic views of the surrounding valley.After your visit, continue riding through rolling countryside to the coastal city of Trapani. Once there, enjoy an independent walk through the historic old town before dinner.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch.

DAY 3:

Trapani to Marsala ~39km (+200m / -200m).

Start the day with an espresso and cannoli before cycling past the ancient salt pans at Saline di Trapani, in continuous use since 700 BC. After lunch, continue along the coast toward the Island of Mozia, once a thriving Carthaginian settlement. Returning to the mainland, ride through the Stagnone Nature Reserve and finish in Marsala, renowned for its fortified wine and links to Giuseppe Garibaldi’s Expedition of the Thousand.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4:

Marsala to Marinella di Selinunte ~81km (+500m / -500m).

Follow the scenic coastline from Marsala, where long sandy beaches invite a refreshing swim. Stop for a late lunch in the seaside hamlet of Torretta Granitola, then continue to Selinunte Archaeological Park, home to five remarkable Greek temples.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 5:

Marinella di Selinunte to Montallegro ~66km (+850m / -750m).

Cycle along the Sicilian Riviera, winding through vineyards and fishing villages, and passing the Riserva Naturale di Capo San Marco, known for its wide beaches and sweeping coastal views. Continue through the lively town of Sciacca, home to Sicily’s oldest Carnevale, before reaching the inland village of Montallegro.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 6:

Montallegro to Agrigento ~33km (+600m / -450m).

Ride back toward the coast to the dazzling white cliffs of the Scala dei Turchi—the “Turks’ Staircase”—a natural limestone formation made famous by the Inspector Montalbano series. After a picnic lunch, continue to Agrigento and visit the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples, one of the world’s best-preserved examples of ancient Greek architecture.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch.

DAY 7:

Sutera to Aragona ~35km (+750m / -600m).

After breakfast, transfer toward the hilltop village of Sutera, known as “the balcony of Sicily.” On clear days, Mount Etna is visible from the summit of San Paolino. Begin your final ride through authentic inland Sicily, passing through the towns of Milena and Racalmuto, where shepherds still guide their flocks through verdant valleys. Finish in Aragona and relax at your tranquil countryside resort.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 8:

Transfer to Palermo.

Following breakfast, transfer approximately 2¼ hours back to Palermo, arriving before noon.