Coastal Walks Of Western Sicily

Guide

A local tour leader will accompany the group on all programmed activities.

Meals

All breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 2 dinners are included. The food of western Sicily is heavily influenced by its proximity to Tunisia, with oranges, pistachios, dates and spices often featuring on menus. Snacks such as arancine (deep-fried rice balls) and panelle (chickpea fritters) can often be found at street stalls in towns such as Trapani. Please note that the diet in this part of Sicily is heavily dependent on fish and meat. However, vegetarian options are widely available. Breakfast is usually a continental style buffet and for lunch, we will either have a picnic or visit a local café. When dinners are not included, your tour leader will make restaurant suggestions so that you can sample the best local cuisine available.

Transport

Transfers are undertaken in private vehicles during the week. Road conditions are generally good. The boat transfers to and from Levanzo island are via hydrofoil (the most sustainable and cost-effective way to move between the islands). Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details two weeks before departure. We highly recommend joining the group transfer if possible. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense. There are public buses 4 times a day from Palermo centre to Balata di Baida (1 hour 20 mins), and from there you can take another bus to reach Scopello (15 mins, 3 times a day). However, the public buses are not always reliable and timings may change without prior notice, so we recommend booking a private transfer. On departure, you may book a private transfer from Trapani to Palermo if the group transfer is not at a suitable time. If you choose to add extra time in Palermo at the beginning of the trip, please note that you will need to return to the airport to meet the group transfer there. For more information about joining the trip in Scopello or booking a private transfer from/to Palermo airport, please contact our Customer Operations team.

Accommodation

We spend 7 nights in hotels that have been chosen for their warm hospitality and typical Sicilian character. Examples of hotels we use are: Scopello: Baglio dello Zingaro (3 nights) is located close to the 17th-century town of Scopello and has a traditional style. The hotel has an outdoor pool with enviable coastal views. Please note that some rooms have balconies, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Trapani: Hotel Tiziano, Hotel Punta Tipa or Hotel Vittoria (4 nights). Hotel Tiziano is a 5-minute walk from Trapani's harbour area and offers 34 spacious and well-appointed rooms. Trapani's Olympic-sized swimming pool is just on the doorstep. Hotel Punta Tipa has a beachfront location and is a 15 minute coastal walk from Trapani's old town. The hotel offers 59 modern rooms as well as an outdoor pool. Hotel Vittoria is located close to both the city's old town and the sea. It is run by the Moncada family and rooms have a modern feel. To receive the up-to-date list of hotels for your departure please contact our Exodus Customer Operations team.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations — Local city taxes (approx. €15)