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 SICILY: TREK BETWEEN NATURE AND ARCHAEOLOGY 2009
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Code: L013.
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Valle dei templi Agrigento 2.JPG)
Let’s go discover the art, the nature and the unusual that still exists in the West part of Sicily, which generously offers itself to its curious visitors.... From the colours and the cries of the markets of Palermo to the silences and the scents of the jagged coasts in the Natural Reserves, from the wild and lonely Egadi islands in a crystalline sea, to the Temples of the ancient Greece, that seem to be made to admire them in a valley full of African light, from the charming sea villages to the small villages built on the hills... an extraordinary melange of colours and flavours that the Mediterranean culture is offering you from the antiquity to today.
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Program
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Departures: on Saturdays all the year, except for August
Number of Participants: min. 2 pax
Day 1: Palermo
Individual arrival in Palermo. Transfer to San Vito lo Capo with the rented car. Free dinner and overnight in B&B.
Day 2: Trekking in the natural reserve of the Zingaro – Erice – San Vito lo Capo
After breakfast transfer and trekking in the Natural Park “Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro”: a nice walk along paths that run on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily. This is one of the best preserved areas of the island with a rich Mediterranean bush and nice coves. In the afternoon, you must not miss to visit Erice, a silent medieval village that, in the antiquity, was the seat of an important Temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Free dinner and overnight stay in San Vito lo Capo.
Day 3: Trekking in the Natural Reserve of Monte Cofano – visit of the archaeological area of Segesta – San Vito lo Capo 5h00
This morning you will visit the Natural Reserve of Monte Cofano, where you will be surrounded by caves, rock faces and breathtaking views over the gulf beneath. Then you will move to the archaeological area of Segesta, with its theatre on the side of the Monte Barbaro. Segesta preserves also its majestic Temple, contributing to give more charm to the valley. Return to San Vito lo Capo, free dinner and overnight stay in San Vito lo Capo.
Day 4: Excursion to the Egadi Island : Levanzo – Trapani 4h30
Departure for the Island of Levanzo and excursion to the Grotte ‘del Genovese’ that are the testimony of the ancient civilisations that were on the island 11 or 12 thousand years ago. We continue towards Cala Tramontana (possibility of bathing) and the lighthouse of Capogrosso. Transfer by boat to Trapani. Free dinner and overnight in hotel** in Trapani.
Day 5: Marsala – Mozia – Selinunte 5h00
Departure for Marsala, visit of the city. We advise you to visit one of the famous wine cellars offering a great variety of wine, dominated by the “Marsala”, which is a local product. Excursion to the island of Mozia. This island was founded by the Phoenicians and soon became one of the most important Carthaginian centres of Sicily, from where you can enjoy of a wonderful panorama over the “Saline”. You continue towards Selinunte, one of the most prestigious archaeological sites of the Mediterranean sea, directly on the sea. Free dinner and night in Hotel*** in Selinunte.
Day 6: Eraclea Minoa – Agrigento – Palermo 1h30
Departure for Eraclea Minoa, enchanting archaeological site on the top of the natural Reserve of the mouth of the river Platani. Short excursion in the Reserve and transfer to Agrigento, universally known for its wonderful Valley of the Temples, extremely suggestive at sunset. In the evening transfer to Palermo. Free dinner and overnight in B&B.
Day 7: Palermo
Today you have all the time at your disposal to visit the city of Palermo, with its historical city centre, Piazza Marina, via Alloro, the Palaces of via Garibaldi, the Church of the Magione, the “Spasimo” and the “Kalsa”, Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the Market of la Vucciria. Free dinner and overnight stay in B&B in Palermo.
Day 8: Palermo
Today you still have some time at your disposal to visit the city of Palermo, the market of Ballarò, its churches, palaces and theatres. Delivery of the rented car and departure.
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Map
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L013 Sicilia Occidentale.JPG)
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Technicals caracteristics
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Terrain characteristics: paths and easy country roads. Trekking height: maximum 600 mt a.s.l., average duration of the stages: between 3 and 4 hours, maximum positive difference in height 500 mt.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Luggage transport: not necessary
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Prices
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Prices per person |
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Tour in double room |
725 |
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Suppl. single room |
213 |
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Suppl. dep. Easter and July |
50 |
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Extra night in Palermo B&B |
56 |
Included: accommodation 5 nights in B&B, 1 night in hotel** and 1 night in hotel*** in double rooms with private facilities; B&B service, category B rental car for 8 days, informative material.
Not included: journey to/from Palermo; lunches, dinners and drinks, insurance, entrance fees, extra insurance for the car, engine, extras and everything not specified.
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Valle dei templi Agrigento 2.JPG&cartina=(031108160151)L013 Sicilia Occidentale.JPG)
004 Ballaro Palermo.jpg)
012 Monreale 1.jpg)
015 Riserva zingaro 2.JPG)
017 Riserva zingaro 3.JPG)
029 Cofano 5.JPG)
037 Saline Mozia 3.JPG)
042 Costa Agrigento 3.JPG)
