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Italy: Sicily

Walking the Highlights of Western Sicily

Trip code: W07MR

Average customer rating 4.6 / 5(63 verified reviews)

Self-Guided Walking
7 nights twin centre
Demanding
Flights available
COβ‚‚ rating 1/5
Headwater Navigation app

Trip highlights

Interest-packed walking routes in Sicily through
majestic coastal and mountain scenery

Medieval churches, ancient villages,
prehistoric caves, 2,500-year-old
temple at Segesta

Turquoise seas, coral-lined grottos,
unspoilt sandy beaches

Exotic, Mediterranean flora: dwarf palm, wild orchid and olive trees

Bird-spotting opportunities:
buzzards, falcons, kites and kestrels

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Trip details

This seven-night self-guided walking holiday uncovers the secrets of Sicily’s western
coast and favourite off-shore islands. Historically the poorest and most remote area
of Sicily, the region maintains its purity: you’ll feel as though you’re the first to
discover its clear sapphire waters, hidden sandy coves and unexplored islands.

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights in 4-star accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Briefing at the start of your holiday
  • Headwater navigation app
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Walking transfers on days 3, 4 and 7

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Travel insurance

Travel options

Flights

Our air prices include standard flights and transfers.

Itinerary

Route map, with each night's stop marked
The full route, night by night. Select the map to view it full screen.

Day 1 Β· β€”Arrive in Scopello

Arrive in Scopello

Arrive at your hotel in Scopello where we brief you on your walking week before dinner. You spend three nights here.

You stay at Baglio di Scopello

Baglio di Scopello
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Baglio di Scopello

Scopello

  • Air conditioning
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Wifi access

The Baglio di Scopello is located on a downhill path that leads from the β€˜rock’ that overlooks Scopello to the centre of the village. It has been prettily decorated and features marble design, wrought iron features and locally crafted furniture. The ensuite rooms are bright, spacious and well appointed. The hotel also benefits from a lounge bar and restaurant.

Day 2 Β· 14km/8.7miZingaro Nature Reserve

Zingaro Nature Reserve

Wind your way up through asphodel, wild fennel, dwarf palm, pomegranate and citrus trees to amazing viewpoints overlooking the stunning coastline of tiny sandy coves lapped by sapphire waters.

Elevation

Zingaro Nature Reserve elevation profile

You stay at Baglio di Scopello

Baglio di Scopello
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Baglio di Scopello

Scopello

  • Air conditioning
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Wifi access

The Baglio di Scopello is located on a downhill path that leads from the β€˜rock’ that overlooks Scopello to the centre of the village. It has been prettily decorated and features marble design, wrought iron features and locally crafted furniture. The ensuite rooms are bright, spacious and well appointed. The hotel also benefits from a lounge bar and restaurant.

Day 3 Β· 15km/9.3miMonte Inci

Monte Inci

There’s a short transfer (10 mins) this morning before you set off on a winding uphill path past dwarf palms, holm oak and eucalyptus on the flanks of Monte Inici – with luck you can spot buzzard, peregrine falcon or the Sicilian rock partridge which is a protected species here. The vistas open up over Scopello and the Zingaro reserve, before a final uphill push, rewarded with truly outstanding views onto the Gulf of Castellammare. Descend to the gorgeous and quintessentially Sicilian town of Castellammare with its Aragonese castle and maze of medieval streets.

Elevation

Monte Inci elevation profile

You stay at Baglio di Scopello

Baglio di Scopello
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Baglio di Scopello

Scopello

  • Air conditioning
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Wifi access

The Baglio di Scopello is located on a downhill path that leads from the β€˜rock’ that overlooks Scopello to the centre of the village. It has been prettily decorated and features marble design, wrought iron features and locally crafted furniture. The ensuite rooms are bright, spacious and well appointed. The hotel also benefits from a lounge bar and restaurant.

Day 4 Β· 7km/4.3miSegesta, medieval Erice and Trapani

Segesta, medieval Erice and Trapani

Transfer to the 2,500 year old temple of Segesta and the marvellously preserved theatre, then on to the hilltop town of Erice with its winding marble streets, old city gates, medieval churches, ancient squares and stunning Norman castle. Continue to Baroque Trapani and the 4* Room of Andrea.

Elevation

Segesta, medieval Erice and Trapani elevation profile

You stay at Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Hotel Room Mate Andrea - Palazzo Platamone
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Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Trapani

  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

With its great location right next to the beach and the historic centre of Trapani, this lovely 4 star hotel is located in the spectacular Palazzo Platamone, built in the early 20th century by the Marquess Enrico Platamone.

Some of the rooms are decorated in neoclassical style, retaining the original details of that era and all offer the modern facilities that will make your stay very comfortable. The hotel also has a bar and a terrace with dip pool.

Day 5 Β· 11km/6.8miLevanzo

Levanzo

It’s a 50 minute crossing to Levanzo where a coastal path, bright with lilac scabious, leads past deserted stone farm houses and olive trees to the Grotta del Genovese – admire the marvellously well preserved 11BC cave paintings and engravings lining the cavern walls. Back in Trapani, why not grab a granita at the Torre di Ligny at sundown to savour the location’s stunning sunsets!

Elevation

Levanzo elevation profile

You stay at Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Hotel Room Mate Andrea - Palazzo Platamone
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Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Trapani

  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

With its great location right next to the beach and the historic centre of Trapani, this lovely 4 star hotel is located in the spectacular Palazzo Platamone, built in the early 20th century by the Marquess Enrico Platamone.

Some of the rooms are decorated in neoclassical style, retaining the original details of that era and all offer the modern facilities that will make your stay very comfortable. The hotel also has a bar and a terrace with dip pool.

Day 6 Β· 9km/5.6miFavignana

Favignana

Take the hydrofoil (30 minutes) to the largest of the Egadi islands, Favignana, with its pretty bays framed by azure seas. From the cluster of whitewashed houses in Favignana town, head uphill to the panoramic 15th century Castello di Santa Caterina, from where there are superb 360 degrees vistas of Favignana and the other Egadi islands on a clear day. Return to the port via the Neogothic Palazzo Florio and the golden sands of Spiaggia Praia.

Elevation

Favignana elevation profile

You stay at Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Hotel Room Mate Andrea - Palazzo Platamone
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Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Trapani

  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

With its great location right next to the beach and the historic centre of Trapani, this lovely 4 star hotel is located in the spectacular Palazzo Platamone, built in the early 20th century by the Marquess Enrico Platamone.

Some of the rooms are decorated in neoclassical style, retaining the original details of that era and all offer the modern facilities that will make your stay very comfortable. The hotel also has a bar and a terrace with dip pool.

Day 7 Β· 10km/6.2miMonte Cofano

Monte Cofano

A scenic lift to the foot of Monte Cofano is followed by an ascent through twisted olive trees with breathtaking views over the Bay of Bonagia. Descending, you reach an old tonnara (tuna factory) where nearby coves with sapphire waters are perfect for a dip. Then a cliff path fringed with red valerian and field gladioli leads into the village of Cornino where we meet you and take you back to your hotel.

Elevation

Monte Cofano elevation profile

You stay at Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Hotel Room Mate Andrea - Palazzo Platamone
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Room of Andrea – Palazzo Platamone

Trapani

  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

With its great location right next to the beach and the historic centre of Trapani, this lovely 4 star hotel is located in the spectacular Palazzo Platamone, built in the early 20th century by the Marquess Enrico Platamone.

Some of the rooms are decorated in neoclassical style, retaining the original details of that era and all offer the modern facilities that will make your stay very comfortable. The hotel also has a bar and a terrace with dip pool.

Day 8 Β· β€”Leave Trapani

Leave Trapani

If you have pre-booked a transfer through Headwater, you will be picked up by taxi for the drive back to Palermo airport in time for your flight home.

Extending your holiday

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, Palermo

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Palermo

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Other email access
  • Safe
  • Shops

Located just a stone’s throw from one of Palermo’s main streets – the Via Vittorio Emanuele that runs through the heart of the historical centre – the Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is a stunning conversion of 2 historic buildings. The origins of the hotel date back to the 16th century convent of the Mercedarian Monks; the hotel’s picturesque cloister dates back to this era.

In the early 1800s, the monks joined the convent with the Briuccia family’s neighbouring palazzo. However, by the 1860s, the monks had left Palermo and the building was used as the Sicilian stock exchange – in fact the former trading floor is now the hotel’s Kemonia restaurant.

Today, the Piazza Borsa is a comfortable 4 star hotel, fully equipped for the needs of the 21st century traveller, with a gym and spa (including jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms), bar and elegant restaurant.

What our travellers say

This holiday provided a wonderful experience of Sicily off the main tourist trail. We found April was a fantastic time as it was early in the tourist season, not too hot and the spring flowers were out. If you want to swim along the way you might want to go in May.

Mr Quigley

This is exactly the kind of holiday that we enjoy, with a high degree of freedom to do your own thing and a variety of levels of walking. All of the stress of travel is taken away by extremely good and courteous drivers and advice. The accommodations are always interesting and the evening meals when provided as part of the holiday were delicious.

Ms Roscoe

When a walk had to be changed because of a landslide, both the local agent and people back at Headwater took trouble to get in touch and suggest a new route: very thoughtful.

Prof Hartley

We enjoyed the walks and beautiful scenery of this holiday, especially our stay on Marrettimo was a very happy one.

Mr Samuel

We really enjoyed our walking in Sicily. The notes were clear and good with adequate warnings about some trickier paths to negotiate.
We especially liked our stay on Marettimo as well as the walking there. Filippo was a friendly informative rep from the agency in Palermo and we had excellent help, support and advice from Nicola the local driver who arrived punctually and drove us carefully for all our journeys. One of the best Headwater holidays we have had.

Mrs Price

The most relaxing active holidays you can have.

Mr Macnaughton

This was an excellent holiday and the 3 days in Marettimo were just THE BEST!

Mrs Mcdonagh

Enjoyable walking holiday with suitable options provided.

Mrs Griffiths

All in all a good walking holiday, the walks were all generally very peaceful and unspoilt although they were probably a bit tougher than we anticipated but not excessively so. The welcome briefing at Scopello was very good but unfortunately due to flight arrival times had to be held on the morning of the second day which meant we didn’t start the Zingaro walk until 11am which is a bit late as it gets very hot and there is no shade worth talking of for the first 2-3 hours, that said it’s a great walk.
The accommodation is comfortable enough without being luxurious but is well located and the breakfasts perfectly good.
The side trips to Erice and Segesta were very good, take the cable car up to Erice from Trapani , unforgettable views.
We added 3 days in Palermo to take in the city which is wonderfully atmospheric, recommended way to finish off a lovely trip.

Ausden

A great way to explore a little known corner of this interesting island

Mrs Gilmore
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Positive impact

Carbon score for this trip

14.0

Kg COβ‚‚e

per person, per night

Relative to other Headwater trips

We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise β€” including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities β€” and express them as COβ‚‚e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more

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