Palermo Trip Overview
A real bike experience to discover the Nature Reserve of Monte Pellegrino cycling along the tracks of the mountain on our brand-new e-MTBs. The ascent will take place along the “old roads” used by pilgrims and devotees on the Feast of the Patron Saint of the city of Palermo.
You will appreciate the history of the Mountain and visit the sacred cave (formerly, the place of worship of the Phoenician goddess Tanith,nowadays embedded in the Sanctuary dedicated to Santa Rosalia). We will continue visiting the plateau, where the II WW’ s anti-aircraft batteries were positioned and that, nowadays, offers a breath-taking panoramic view on the coast and the Gulf of Palermo; we will later proceed along the off-road tracks at the top of the mountain designed for MTBs enthusiasts. A stop will be planned to let you refresh and taste local street food specialties of the city. At the end of the excursion, we will reach the city cycling on the panoramic paved road and admiring stunning views.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Palermo, Italy
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Palermo, Sicilia, Italy
A real bike experience to discover the Nature Reserve of Monte Pellegrino cycling along the tracks of the mountain on our brand-new e-MTBs. The ascent will take place along the “old roads” used by pilgrims and devotees on the Feast of the Patron Saint of the city of Palermo.
You will appreciate the history of the Mountain and visit the sacred cave (formerly, the place of worship of the Phoenician goddess Tanith,nowadays embedded in the Sanctuary dedicated to Santa Rosalia). We will continue visiting the plateau, where the II WW’ s anti-aircraft batteries were positioned and that, nowadays, offers a breath-taking panoramic view on the coast and the Gulf of Palermo; we will later proceed along the off-road tracks at the top of the mountain designed for MTBs enthusiasts. A stop will be planned to let you refresh and taste local street food specialties of the city. At the end of the excursion, we will reach the city cycling on the panoramic paved road and admiring stunning views.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sicicla, Via Onorato 8a, 90139, Palermo, Sicily Italy
departure point
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monte Pellegrino, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Half Day Excursion for Active People. Daily departure from Wednesday to Sunday. One of our skiled bike guide will show you the way to reach the mountain and will follow you for all the time of the excursion
• Duration: approx. 4 hours / 5 hours
• Difficulty: Medium / Easy
• Type of bicycle used: Atala B-Cross CX with BOSCH central engine
• A unique experience that will let you discover the Nature Reserve of Monte Pellegrino
• Visit the Holy Grotto and the 2nd World War sites
• Taste the local street food on the top of the mountain
• Discover the green lung of Palermo’s city
• designed for MTBs enthusiasts and active people who love open air life
Duration: 4 hours
