Group holiday (min. 10 max 20 participants 10 massimo 20)
Departure date: 29th of December 2021 dicembre 2021
Place of departure, staying and arrival: Palermo
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Description
A five-day walk and ride exploring Palermo and surroundings. A special 2021 New Year’s Day, cycling between sicilian puppets (“pupi”) and cannoli discovering natural landscapes and gourmet delicacies of this ancient city and its wonderful buildings, a unique blend of cultures and arts which made their mark: byzantine, arab, norman, reinassance, and baroque. In group, led by a guide, you will ride firstly until Monreale and Palermo’s old town; the second day you will discover the norman coast and Bagheria; the third day you will reach Mondello, where the bravest among you can enjoy a winter swim, the village of Sferracavallo and “Capo Gallo” natural reserve.
Point of Interest (POI)
- Arab-Norman Itinerary of Palermo and Monreale, acknowledged as UNESCO World Heritage (the Cathedral of Palermo, the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral and Cloister of Monreale, the Zisa)
- Palermo’s open-air markets: “Ballarò”, “Capo”, and “Vucciria”
- Bagheria and its 18th century noble villas
- Mondello, its white beach, and art nouveau buildings
- The Favorita Park, one of the world’s biggest urban park
- “Capo Gallo” natural reserve
Totale Km during the 3 days cycling tour: 123 Km – 76,4 miles
Total ascent during the 3 days cycling tour: 1.300 mt – 4,265 ft
Difficulty leve by bike: middle-easy (easy by e-bike)
PUBBLIC PRICE: € 580,00 per person (accomodation in double room - Minimum 10 participants requested)
The quote includes:
- 4-night stay with breakfast included in twin/double room in accommodation with 3 or 4 star rating
- 3 dinners (wine and water included)
- new Year's Eve dinner (wine, sparkling wine and water included)
- Licensed tour guide for the 2nd day cycling tour
- Cycle guide during the 3 days cycling tour
- Renting of a trekking bike (Atala Discovery FS 21 speed model) equipped with rear side bags and protective helmet
- medical baggage insurance
The quote does not include:
- Transfer from/to airports or train stations;
- Lunches or drinks not specified under “Services Include“;
- Tickets for natural reserves, museums or any place to visit;
- Tips and tourist tax (€ 2,00 per night), to be paid at the hotel;
- Anything not specified under “Services Include“.
Optiona or extra services:
- Single room supplement € 100,00
- Additional fee for E-bike Model Atala B Tour (Bosch Engine), equipped with side rear bags, protective helmet, repair kit, pump and safety chain – €50.00
- Children’s trailer rental (maximum 40 kg) – €50.00
- Rental of 1 rear seat/front – €20.00
- Rental of 1 Garmin Edge 820 – €20.00
- Transfer from Palermo Falcone Borsellino airport to Palermo city centre (min. 2 pax) – €20.00 per person
- Transfer from Trapani Birgi airport to Palermo city centre (min. 2 pax) – €40.00 per person
- Travel cancellation insurance because of sickness (including COVID) – conditions and fee per person on request
- Supplemental accident insurance during the tour – conditions and fee per person on request
- RCT insurance in the event of a bicycle accident – conditions and fee per person on request
- Bicycle theft insurance – conditions and fee per person on request
- Other services on request
Discounts:
- 15 % third bed for a room;
- 20 % fourth bed for a room.
Cancellation policy:
- from 28 to 14 days before the start of the tour, 50% of total paid amount
- from 13 to 5 days before the start of the tour, 70% of total paid amount
- from 4 days before the start of the tour or no show, 100% of total paid amount
Additional information:
Comfortable winter footwear and sportswear are recommended (as well as waterproof coat, trousers, and shoe covers) and bring an helmet and a flask with you. Group tour, departure date to be confirmed (min. 10 participants), for people with sufficient entry-level athletic training, even amateurs, who cycle regularly. Otherwise, e-bike rental is suggested. For organizational, climatic, safety or legal reasons beyond uour control, the plan could be modified before and/or during your holiday.