Start from Palermo by bicycle to reach San Martino delle Scale (589 m a.s.l.) where there is the Benedictine Abbey founded at the time of Pope Gregory I and after its destruction by the Saracens rebuilt during the Aragonese period.
Break and visit the church of San Martino.
We continue to Mount Caputo on which stands the Castellaccio, used by the Benedictine monks of Monreale to host the convalescent monks.
From here begins the long descent towards Monreale with a breathtaking view of the Conca d'Oro and the Gulf of Palermo.
We reach Piazza Duomo where the visit of the Benedictine cloister and the Cathedral, commissioned by the Norman King William II of Altavilla, begins. The interior of the Duomo is decorated with mosaics covering an area of 6,340 square meters.
Return to Palermo.
Months:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Days:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Duration:
1/2 day
Duration details:
5 hours
Min. guests:
2
Max. guests:
12
Minimum age:
14
Activity level:
Moderate
Skill level:
Intermediate
Start times:
8:30 am
Included services:
Guided tour of the church of San Martino, the cloister and Cathedral of Monreale.
Things to bring:
Comfortable bicycle clothing according to season.
Extra services:
E-bike rental 25€ (helmet and bike lock included)
Additional information:
We cycle a distance of about 45 km with an altitude difference of 600 m.
Language:
Italian
English
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Russian
Hebrew
Chinese
Arabic
Japanese
Thai
Portuguese
Polish
Danish
Swedish
Norwegian
Finnish
Czech
Hungarian
Ukranian
Meeting point:
Main entrance Port of Palermo
Contact me:
to check availability and price, or if you want to book for a large group.
Cancellation policy:
FLEXIBLE: full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the experience is scheduled to start, or within 24 hours of purchase.
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