Rhythm of Life: Hiking Western Sicily’s Dramatic Coastline
15 days
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Meander glorious footpaths that transcend the ages, exploring medieval villages, traditional vineyards, beautiful landscapes and unparalleled cuisine in Western Sicily.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Hike all day in the ancient Greek city of Selinunte on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean
- Experience hydrofoil rides to three beautiful islands, walking to caves where paintings of men and animals date to the Mesolithic era
- Hike a four-mile nature-reserve trail discovering colorful flowers, ancient caves, cliffs that plunge into the sea and birds of prey, including the Peregrine Falcon and Bonelli’s eagle
What's this trip about?
Meander glorious footpaths that transcend the ages, exploring medieval villages, traditional vineyards, beautiful landscapes and unparalleled cuisine in Western Sicily.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive, Transfer to Trapani, Check-in, Orientation
Trapani D Hotel Vittoria
Activity note: Hotel check in is at 2:00 PM.
Afternoon: At the Welcome Orientation, the Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the program theme, the...
Day
3
Trapani & Erice
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Day
4
Levanzo Island
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Morning: Just a little further North of Favignana lies Levanzo, t...
Day
5
Favignana Island
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Activity note: Up to 5 miles of easy walking for approximately 3.5 hours through towns and on trails.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: This morning you will explore the other side of Favignana island. For t...
Day
6
Marsala & Mozia
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Morning: This morning, transfer to Marsala. En route view the salt ...
Day
7
Monte Cofano, Transfer to Castellammare del Golfo
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Morning: After breakfast, check out of Hotel ...
Day
8
Selinunte
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Day
9
Zingaro e Scopello
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Morning: Six miles northwest of Castellammare del Golfo is Scopello, the town that ma...
Day
10
Santa Ninfa e Gibellina
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Day
11
Monreale
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12
Segesta
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Day
13
Departures
In Flight B
Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program.
Morning: Transfer to the Palermo airport (approximately 40 minutes) for departures. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.
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Price per day$279
Last Updated: 1/24/2022
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Meals Included
- 31 Meals
- 11 Breakfasts
- 10 Lunches
- 10 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
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