This holiday provides a wonderful introduction to Sicily's western coast, an undiscovered part of the island renowned for its beautiful, unspoilt coastline, pristine nature reserves, spectacular Baroque architecture and sumptuous regional cuisine.
Your journey begins from the coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo from where you'll head inland to discover the stunning ancient Greek city of Segesta before returning to the coast at Trapani. Enjoy a day out of the saddle to explore its Baroque churches and take the cable car to the medieval village of Erice. You also have the option to visit the Egadi islands, all within easy reach from the port of Trapani. Continue your ride to Marsala, renowned for its sweet fortified dessert wine, stopping en route to explore the Phoenician island of Mozia. Your final days take you to Mazara del Vallo and its famous bronze statue the Dancing Satyr, before reaching your final destination, Selinunte, one of the largest archaeological parks in Europe.
Arrive at Castellammare del Golfo with its glittering coastlines and authentic Sicilian 'feel'. Enjoy an afternoon in one of Sicily's most picturesque seaside towns.
Overnight at Sopra le Mura Boutique Hotel
From the fortress-studded shores of Castellammare Del Golfo you reach the archaeological site of Segesta. After admiring its Grecian temple and amphitheatre, end the day in hamlet of Bruca, just in time for a refreshing dip in the Agriturismo's salt water pool before your evening meal.
Meals included: Breakfast and evening meal
Overnight at Agriturismo Arcudaci
Leaving Bruca's olive covered foothills, you'll cycle inland towards Trapani. Spend the afternoon exploring its intricate Baroque churches, museums and shops that sell hand harvested sea salt, coral jewellery and tuna products.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone
A great opportunity to explore the area with many options available for you whilst in Trapani. Spend time exploring this beautiful coastal city or take a cable car to the picturesque medieval village of Erice overlooking the Salt pans. Alternatively, ride the hydrofoil to enjoy a day exploring one of the Egadi Island which offer plenty of opportunities to snorkel around coral reefs, cycling or walking.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Andrea – Palazzo Platamone
Today you can cycle at a relaxed pace with views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea whilst admiring the Egadi Islands in the distance. If you haven't already done so, on your way to Trapani, spend time exploring the Saline of Trapani and Paceco. Then it's onto Mozia, an ancient city on San Pantaleo Island off the West Coast of Sicily and visit its striking archaeological ruins. A short ride away, you will reach Marsala where the fortified wine originates from.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Carmine
Visit Marsala's local wineries and explore the town at your own leisure before setting off on today's panoramic coastal cycle towards Mazara del Vallo, with its vibrant fishing port and Arab Kasbah and home of the bronze statue the 'Dancing Satyr'.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Mahara Hotel
Most of today's cycle will be along the coast before heading inland towards vineyards and aromatic olive groves. You end the day in Selinunte where you can visit one of the largest archaeological parks in Europe before heading to your hotel in Marinella di Selinunte. With seven Grecian temples spanning 1,300 meters east, the Selinunte archaeological site is a true architectural gem.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at B&B Bahari Selinunte
Leave Selinunte or maybe spend extra nights in Palermo.
Meals included: Breakfast
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking. If you'd like to keep your bikes with you for any extra nights we can arrange this for you for just £ per adult per day and £ per child per day.
To find out more call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we open again 9am Monday) or email sales@headwater.com
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If you'd like to extend your trip with extra nights at the start or end, or if you'd like to arrange a stop off point en-route, then we recommend the following hotels.
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Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Our aim is to provide holidays that are unbeatable for choice and flexibility. We've listed our most popular travel options below, however you aren't limited to these - we can tailor-make virtually any holiday to suit.
To find out more about the travel options available call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we open again 9am Monday) or email sales@headwater.com
Air prices include our standard flights/transfers
Out: Easyjet Gatwick to Palermo 16:30/20:25 then transfer to hotel 35 mins.
Return: Transfer to airport 1 hour 5 mins then Palermo to Gatwick 21:00/23:00.
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Alternative Air Travel
Alternative flights, onward rail to your holiday area, and connecting private transfers can be arranged from most UK airports. If you would like to use one of the many 'low cost' airlines, we can book these on your behalf. We can also book UK shuttles to connect with your onward flight, please call for details and prices.
Popular alternative routes for this holiday include:
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| London Stansted | Palermo | Ryanair |
Standard transfers
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Palermo airport at 20:25, and back to Palermo airport at 17:30.
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).
Should you require overnight airport accommodation, airport parking or even a uniformed chauffeur to take your car from your departure terminal and park it for you, we can arrange this for you through Holiday Extras. You can book airport parking, airport hotels and executive lounges directly through their website - or call us on 01606 720199 for further details of all the services on offer. Early booking is recommended to obtain the best availability and prices.
Here at Headwater we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can continue to develop, and where necessary improve, our services and ensure our holidays continue to be the best they can be. However, as this is a relatively new holiday, we don't yet have any customer reviews available.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of , , and hotels
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
GPS route directions and maps
RideWithGPS navigation app
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we open again 9am Monday) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we open again 9am Monday
Use our live chat to ask us a question
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| 3rd Apr 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 10th Apr 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 17th Apr 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 24th Apr 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 1st May 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 5th Jun 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 12th Jun 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 26th Jun 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 3rd Jul 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 24th Jul 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 31st Jul 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 7th Aug 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 14th Aug 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 21st Aug 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 28th Aug 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 4th Sep 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 11th Sep 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 25th Sep 2021 | £1399 | £1689 | Tour only: £1399 Including flights: £1689 |
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| 2nd Oct 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 9th Oct 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 16th Oct 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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| 23rd Oct 2021 | £1319 | £1609 | Tour only: £1319 Including flights: £1609 |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Minimum group sizes
No minimum group size, however transfers are subject to at least 2 people (in total) booked on each departure.
Singles
Add £234 single suplement
Children
This holiday is unsuitable for children.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Selected Saturdays from 3rd Apr 2021 to 23rd Oct 2021, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Electric bikes
It is possible to hire electric bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £134 per person. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
The above prices include our standard flights/transfers
Out: Easyjet Gatwick to Palermo 16:30/20:25 then transfer to hotel 35 mins.
Return: Transfer to airport 1 hour 5 mins then Palermo to Gatwick 21:00/23:00.
Alternative Air
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request.
Upgraded air travel
Business/club/first class fares on request.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Palermo airport at 20:25, and back to Palermo airport at 17:30.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we open again 9am Monday) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we open again 9am Monday
Use our live chat to ask us a question
Please note: The prices and travel options shown are provided for customers based in, and travelling from/to, the UK. We are happy to arrange holidays for non-UK customers however, if you are travelling from USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, we recommend that you contact your local agent as they can provide appropriate transport options and advice.
Due to the tailor-made nature of our holidays, we need a little more information in order for us to check availability for Secrets of Sicily Cycling. Simply complete the form below (fields marked * are mandatory) and a member of our sales team will contact you (when it's most convenient for you) to provide availability information, travel options and an accurate price. Of course there's no obligation, but if you do wish to proceed with a booking they will be on-hand to assist you throughout the process.
Alternatively, you can call our sales team on 01606 720199 to discuss your requirements in more detail (we open again 9am Monday) or contact us via live chat for help and advice.
