A Taste of Sicily
A timeless journey to ancient Sicily
The largest island in the Mediterranean, among the most beautiful, rich in history and ancient cultures.
Hills and valleys covered with vineyards, kilometres of wild coastline and golden beaches, and the highest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, a Unesco World Heritage Site. We will cycle back in time, into a past rich in antiquity and magical landscapes.
With SicilyCyclingTours, you will discover (and taste) the real Sicily.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Two professional tour guides throughout the program

• All accommodations in 4 star hotels and one 3 star hotel
• All breakfasts, all lunches, and all dinners

• Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccino, and gelato stops

• Tastings of wine and local specialties

• Cooking demonstration with a local chef
• Logistical support during the tour and luggage transfer

• Shuttle at the beginning and at the end of the tour
 (Mercedes Vito/Ford Transit Custom)
• Bike rental with bike helmet and GPS navigation
SicilyCyclingTours gear(including a custom cycling jersey t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag)
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WHAT'S EXCLUDED: medical/travel insurance, and everything is not explicitly written in this page!
Price from €2.400/person
DAY 1
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Welcome to Sicily.
Arrival in Catania, welcome from the staff and transfer to the Hotel.
Presentation of the trip, assembly and preparation of bikes.
Welcome drink.
Our ride begins at the postcard-perfect fishing village of Marzamemi, we’ll stop for a lunch of fresh seafood pasta at a local trattoria. We'll continue through the beautiful wine region of Nero d’Avola to our chic first hotel.
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Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Portopalo, Marzamemi
Accomplished: 21 miles / 34 km, elevation gain: 314 meters
Accommodations: Masseria della Volpe
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 2
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Noto.
Today we ride into the Val di Noto with its flourishing olive and almond groves. Our first climb will be Castelluccio up to the coastal plateau to take a amazig views of the Mediterranean, then descend into the Baroque city of Noto. In town, we’ll enjoy lunch at our friend Marco’s restaurant, and taste-test some refreshing local granita. You can choose to bike or transfer back to the hotel and get ready for this evening’s private tasting dinner at the nearby winery.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Castelluccio, Testa dell’Acqua, Noto
Accomplished: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 677 meters
Longer Option: 40 miles / 66 km, elevation gain: 984 meters
Accommodations: Masseria della Volpe
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 4
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The Iblei Valley.
Today’s ride up the Irminio Valley takes us into Sicily’s wild interior. We’ll pass the Santa Rosalia lake the town of Giarratana, nestled deep in the heart of the Iblei Mountains. Our destination is a tipicall restaurant in the village of Buccheri.
After lunch, it’s a beautiful downhill ride to Vizzini, and a pleasant spin to our luxurious hotel for the next two nights. Tonight, an unforgettable evening featuring a farm-fresh dinner and true Sicilian hospitality.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Giarratana, Buccheri, Vizzini
Accomplished: 37 miles / 60 km, elevation gain: 1,038 meters
Shorter Option: 23 miles / 37 km, elevation gain: 769 meters
Accommodations: Castello Camemi or Eremo della Giubiliana
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
DAY 5
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Gulfi Winery tour.
This morning, ride to the village of Licodia Eubea and toward Lake Dirillo, passing citrus orchards, olive trees, and thriving vineyards. At Gulfi winery, hop off the bike for a tasting and wine-paired lunch. Afterwards, we finish the loop back to the hotel or return via a van transfer.
Tonight, a Sicilian-style farewell meal awaits us.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Licodia Eubea, Gulfi Winery
Accomplished: 21 miles / 34 km, elevation gain: 495 meters
Longer Option: 46 miles / 74 km, elevation gain: 1,149 meters
Accommodations: Castello Camemi
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
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DAY 6
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Citrus Road Routes
Today's ride is the essential of Sicily: rolling hills, citrus trees, agricultural fields and hill towns.
From the hotel, we follow lightly traveled roads toward the flanks of Mount Etna.
Enjoy a breezy descent through the Sicilian countryside before climbing to Mineo, a former Arab stronghold.
Then it's a brisk downhill to an area blanketed with fragrant lemon and orange orchards.
Here we stop at a local farm house for a fresh lunch of regional specialties made with seasonal produce grown right on-site.
Following lunch you can ride on your bike and pedal toward Grammichele for a refreshing granita, then pick up a scenic road that takes you back to our hotel for some downtime before dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Mineo,Grammichele : 41 miles / 54 km,
elevation gain: 495 metersLonger
Option: 56 miles / 67 km, elevation gain: 1,000 meters
Accommodations: Castello Camemi
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
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DAY 7
After breakfast we depart for Etna Volcano. We will hike up and around its grandiose crater and then enjoy lunch in an old mountain chalet nestled in the Etna Park. Our chef, Pippo, will prepare us a typical Sicilian lunch, rich in flavours and traditions. Return to Catania in the afternoon and free time before dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Etna: 3hour Hike
Accommodations: Monaci delle Terre Nere
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
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DAY 8
Arrivederci Sicilia!
After our breakfast our driver will take you to the airport
DAY 3
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Ragusa and Its baroque.
This morning we ride to the hills of the Val di Noto to visit a tipicall farmhouse. Our friend Carmelo guide us through a cooking class, followed by a lunch featuring products grown right on her property. After our meal, we continue our ride into the Irminio Valley and the fairytale cityscape of Ragusa. The view upon arrival is incomparable—Baroque palaces and churches flow down the steep hillside as if fixed in an urban waterfall. We’ll spend the night in a converted palace in the heart of the new town. The evening is yours to explore Ragusa and take a local dining.
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Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Val di Noto, Ragusa Ibla, Ragusa
Accomplished 46 km
Elevation gain: 1,040 meters
Shorter Option: 17 miles / 27 km, elevation gain: 519 meters
Accommodations: Don Serafino or Relais Antica Badia
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure Dates
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Matt & Luis
Beautiful hotel, we booked a 5-day tour of south east Sicily. we requested some changes to the tour and Daniele tailor-made a tour for us.
Antonio
After a week of work I wanted a different weekend. relax bike and sicily. impeccable hospitality and services, thanks to Sicily Cycling Tours
Jean Kassem
We rented two road bikes and luggage transfer service. During our bike tour we have always been followed by Daniele. Thanks Sicily Cycling Tours
