Day 1: Arrival at Buseto Palizzolo.

Arival at Palermo or Trapani airport and transfer to your first night’s accommodation close to Buseto Palizzolo. Delivery of the bikes and a welcome introduction to your tour.

Day 2: Bike loop to Segesta, 36 miles (58 km).

Today you will make a round trip to the Archaeological site of Segesta which is one of the most important and representative sites in Sicily. The site is renowned for its temple, one of the most iconic views of Sicily, and for the amphitheatre facing the Gulf of Castellammare from the distance, like a shell placed on the hilltop. Segesta, together with Erice and Entella, was a powerful city of the Elymians, a population coming from North-western Turkey, and was involved in several conflicts with Selinunte. The town enjoyed periods of glory during the first Punic War, under the rule of the Greeks and the Romans; it was later destroyed by the Vandals, occupied by the Saracens and ceased to exist in the early Middle Ages.

Day 3: Buseto Palizzolo to Marsala, 31 miles (50 km).

Today you have a relaxing ride following a gentle route to Marsala. Arriving at the sea you’ll enjoy a magnificent view of the Salt Mine and the windmills. It’s possible to visit the Marsala Salt Marches Reserve and learn about the process of salt cultivation and view a windmill at close range. Then, if you want, you can take a boat to the small, unspoilt Island of Mozia, an ancient stronghold of the Punic age. Now it is an archeological site with a remarkable museum. After Mozia the last few kilometres on the level will lead you to Marsala where you can visit a well-known vineyard, enjoy tasting the produce and visit the Museum.

Day 4: Marsala to Trapani, 37 miles (59 km).

The route to Trapani gives you a chance to enjoy the largely flat landscape dotted by farm oil producers, “baglios” and white cubic houses which is more reminiscent of north Africa, just 80km across the water, considerably closer than the Italian mainland. It is these influences that give the region its unique cuisine. At the end of the ride you will reach again the sea at Trapani.

Day 5: Rest Day/Excursion to the Egadi islands/Optional ride to Erice, 13 miles (20 km).

Today you have several options. You can enjoy a rest day and just spend time exploring Trapani. Off the coast at Trapani are the Egadi islands. You could take a boat and visit Favignana, the main island, appearing like a large butterfly on the sea and now famous for its tuna fishing. Or you could make a circular ride to Erice located on the top of the Mountain that towers above Trapani. The town has a wonderful medieval atmosphere - in ancient times it was an important religious centre for the Elymians. However, to get to it you have a climb of 7 km with a 6% degrees climb (average). If you don’t fancy the climb you can take the cable car (not open on Mondays) with your bike and then enjoy the downhill ride. Don’t miss the “genovesi calde” (special Sicilian almond cake) at the Grammatico pastry shop 200 m above the hotel on the main road! Back to Trapani for the night.

Day 6: Trapani to San Vito Lo Capo, 23 miles (37 km).

Today is a rolling leg through undulating countryside that will take you to the sea hamlet of San Vito Lo Capo with its amazing sandy beach. San Vito is the perfect place to taste the cous cous (a typical North African dish) and only there can you taste the wonderful but slightly naughty "Caldofreddo" (hot & cold) which is a cup with ice cream, cookie, rum with hot chocolate on the top. You will have deserved one!

Day 7: Hiking: San Vito Lo Capo – Scopello, 5 miles (8 km).

Today a private shuttle will take you to the San Vito Lo Capo entrance of the Zingaro Nature Reserve where you’ll enjoy a wonderful hike along the rolling coastline to Scopello. Your bikes will be transferred to Scopello with your luggage.

This stretch of coastline has become a nature reserve, the first established in Sicily since 1980. It is one of the most unspoiled and charming areas in Sicily and can be explored only on foot. You can stop for a swim at any of the little bays along the coast path or climb up the mountain to enjoy a wonderful view of the Gulf of Castellammare.

Arriving at the ancient village of Scopello, a tiny hamlet developed around an ancient ‘baglio’ dating back to the 17th-century, you will find it is one of the most picturesque places in the province of Trapani.

Day 8: Departure from Scopello.

Departure from Scopello. You can transfer to Palermo or Trapani airport by bus or train. Alternatively you may like an extra day to explore Palermo.