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Sicily Luxury Cycling Tour, pedaling from Siracusa through Modica and at the slope of Etna Volcano.

A southern vis ion on the Mediterranean Sea, between Europe and Africa: Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean sea, hanging on the tip of the Italian boot, for its location at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, the cradle of all the most ancient cultures, has enriched and literally steeped in centuries of different cultures.

From the Greeks to the Romans, and then give way to the Moors, the Normans, the French and the Spanish before becoming Italian in 1861.

Of these cultures can still fully enjoy and it is this aspect that makes Sicily so unique and interesting for tourists. From the Greek temples to the luxurious Roman villas, flavorings and colors of Arab cuisine, the Sicilian Baroque and traditional costumes of Spanish influence, everything speaks of the ancient history of an island and drag tourists on a journey of exciting discoveries.

Big end in Taormina

Nature is another strong component of this emotion: clear water to the valleys, tuff, and then inevitably end up amazed and reverent in the presence of his majesty Etna Volcano.

The largest active volcano in Europe dominates the landscape from afar by day, with its peaks and steaming night with its fiery lava and if you are lucky with its spectacular fireworks.

This is a tested Guided Bike Tour: is possible to make it Custom; ask for any needs or desire you want on your unforgettable Cycling Holidays in South Italy

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Tour Details

Informations
Tour name	Sicily – Etna & Baroque
Type of tour	Guided, Luxury, Cycling
Departures	Private dates on request
Duration	6 nights, 7 days
Level	Moderate
Total Distance	433km / 268mi
Daily mileage	45 to 80km / 28 to 50mi
Start	Siracusa
End	Taormina
Suggested Airports	In / Out Catania

Highlights:

Strolling through Syracuse’s ancient historical center
Refreshing “aperitivo” at exotic Marzememi fisherman village
Learn to cook traditional Sicilian dishes as Cannoli
Alcantara gourges and Taormina
Chocolate tasting in Modica

Inclusions

Not Included

Optional Services

6 nights in superior hotels with private bath
7 days cycling or 6 days cycling and 1 day hiking at Etna
6 dinners and 6 breakfasts
One wine tasting
One cheese tasting
One chocolate tasting in Modica
Snacks and drinks along the way
Private Event on RWGPS APP, easy to follow with your own mobile
All Shuttles and technical assistance
Support Van
All baggage transfer
Services of experienced bilingual guides
BTS water bottle
Sales taxes

Airfare to Italy
Bike Rental
Train fare
3 lunches
Beverages
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Laundry expenses
Items of a personal nature

Pre and Post Additional Nights
Transfers to/from other destinations on the Island

Itinerary

Day 1Welcome to Sicily. Bike fitting in the morning and ride to Marzamemi

Distance: 76km / 47mi, Ascent +860 mt.

Meet & Greet at your hotel in Siracusa in the morning. Siracusa is a town rich in history from Bizantine and Hellenic period to the Roman times. After a thorough bike fitting, we will be able to start this awesome bike tour with the conquest of the Hellenic and Roman Island ride towards Noto; the Capital of the local Barocco Siciliano. We will cross Avola which give the name to the famous Sicilian grape. Then we will arrive at the exotic fisherman village of Marzamemi where we will have an unforgettable aperitivo at the front of the sea. Our goal is Modica with a short transfer, the core of the baroque Sicilian style. Ready yourself for our first dinner together, enjoying the delicious cuisine Siciliano!

Welcome dinner at hotel restaurant.
Meals included: Light Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Loop Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Donnalucata & “Commissario Montalbano” site.

Distance: 65km / 40mi Ascent +935mt or 80km / 50mi Ascent + 1301 mt

Today’s journey will start with a ride to Modica town center, famous for its chocolate tradition imported via trade by Arabs and where we’ll stop for our own chocolate tasting at CIOCCOLATERIA BONAIUTO. Leaving from Modica, we will climb a high plateau before reaching Ragusa, another awesome town famous for the Barocco style and where we will stop for a gelato or a coffee in the old town. Famous here are the gardens “Giardini Iblei” and the Duomo of Ragusa. Not to be missed is the promenade view in the old town. Back in the saddle for a ride to Donnalucata, situated right in front of the sea and where they used to film the “commissario Montalbano” TV series. Our last goal of today’s ride is Scicli, another perl of the Barocco Siciliano. Finish our ride with a short transfer from here to the hotel or cycle for other 20km for those who prefer.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3Scicli and Sampieri Loop

Distance: 62,8 km / 39 mi
Loop Bike Ride from hotel to Scicli & Sampieri
Today s ride is a loop towards first to the ancient town of Scicli and then you will reach the sea in Sampieri where you can stop for a coffe. Don t miss the sea promenade where they played the Commissario Montalbano on the sea scenarios.
After the sea village of Sampieri you will ride up and down close to the sea till reach Donnalucata where a GELATO stop is a MUST at Blue Moon Gelateria in front of the sea.
Even Donnalucata has been a movie location for the Commissario Montalbano Italian serie TV (famous in all Europe)
In Donnalucata is possible to have lunch if you prefer at “La Varcuzza” or “Mezzaparola” Restaurants.
Come back at your hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Lodging: Poggio Leano, Donnalucata

Day 4 Gulfi, Caltagirone & Ceramic village

Distance: from 60 up to 82,1 km / 38 up to 51 mi Ascent +900 mt

Your today’s ride starts with a van transfer in the morning passed Ragusa.
Then you will ride towards Chiaramonte Gulfi the town of the wins and the ceramics, mostly downhill for the first 10 km and then up and down till the Caltagirone climb.
Lunch stop could be directly in Caltagirone or just before at Agriturismo Casa degli Angeli if available
Then arrive to Caltagirone the town of artistic ceramics, famous his ceramic STAIRCASE.
Wine Tasting & Dinner included at your hotel from 6pm

Lodging: Agriresort Judeka
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5Etna Volcano & Piano Provenzana

Distance: 43,7 km / 27,1 mi Asent +1000

Van transfer in the morning from Caltagirone to Catania to Etna area & bike ride to Linguaglossa
Benvenuti sull’Etna: todays ride is one of the more difficult of the tour because of its climb to the mountain (‘a Muntagna’ called in local dialect).
After a few miles of warm up, we will taste the first part of the climb. Some stops will await us for a coffee or maybe for a fast/light lunch.
Finally, we arrive to Piano Provenzana, the ski area of the Etna North side. We are at 1810m. above sea level.
Make sure to take with you a rain jacket and a wind stopper for the descend: the weather can change here.
Arrive to Linguaglossa

Lodging: Villa Neri resort and SPA in Linguaglossa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6Loop to Randazzo or Hike to Etna: Lava & Craters

Distance: 57km / 38mi, Ascent +1000 mt.

Loop to Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia
Optional Hike: Trekking to the craters with local guide.

The ride of today is amazing: not too hard you will climb up at “quota mille” road till to reach Randazzo where is suggested a stop for tasting the food specialties of the area. Then again crossing small town at the slopes of the big Mountain: the Etna
You will be amazed at how the scenery changes and how wonderfully beautiful everything is. The Locals call the volcano: “A Muntagna”, as a sign of majesty. Yes, the climb will be hard, but in the end you will understand why Etna is considered as a “king”, sometimes a good, sometimes a bad king.
You have the option to walk amongst the craters starting from Mareneve plateau and hike for about 12 km; in this case a private transfer will collect the participants at the hotel and they won’t ride today. Here, on top of Etna the landscape is unforgettable! Pedal from the warm Mediterranean Sea to the lunar-like top of the Volcano
Come back to the hotel in Linguaglossa, in time for an amazing wine tasting, discovering the Syrah, Etna Rosso and Nero d’Avola wines.

Farewell dinner in Linguaglossa downtown.
Lodging: Villa Neri resort and SPA in Linguaglossa
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7Alcantara Gorge & Taormina. Arrivederci Amici!

Distance: 40 km / 30mi, Ascent +500 mt

Our last ride of the tour to Taormina crossing the Alcantara Gorge.
The Alcantara Gorge is an ancient valley carved out by the spring water cutting its way out and down a calcareous rock formation. We pass little towns along today’s ride such as Giardini Naxos where we will stop for a light lunch by the sea. The seaside road will take us up to the breathtaking town of Taormina which will be our last and a small climb, after considering Etna. Enjoy your time in Taormina for shopping, tasting and above all, visiting the Greek theatre!
Say “CIAO” to all the group and see you again for another bike tour in the near future with us. You are free to overnight in the city or we can organize a transfer where you prefer.
Meals included: Breakfast

Map

Rates & Dates

Guided Bike Tour

Tour Price: Starting from 3900€

Price based on double accommodation, it can change according to the period.

Single occupancy: quote under request

Private & Custom departures at any time

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Photos

Lodging

Day 1, 2 & 3 – Poggio Leano Boutique Hotel in Donnalucata

An island with untamed landscapes, local artisan craftsmanship, and ancient traditions awaits you.
Sicily’s beauty and mouth-watering delights invite you to enjoy your upcoming adventure.A renovated Sicilan villa transformed into a breathtaking, quaint getaway.

Day 4 – Judeka Agriresort, Caltagirone

Located in Caltagirone, 45 km from Villa Romana del Casale, Judeka Agriresort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Day 5 & 6 – Villa Neri Resort, Linguaglossa

The Villa Neri offers a free wellness center with outdoor pool; here you can relax in the sauna and Turkish bath. Rooms are extra luxurious with top-quality furniture and marble and ceramic bathrooms. Each one is air conditioned and has either a patio or balcony with panoramic views.

Reviews

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This was wonderful. The Sicilia tour was lovely and we liked the options and the scenery was spectacular. The tour was so helpful and made special arrangements for my food issues. The hotels they used were great too.

Holly, Canada

June, 2024

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Montalbano Country Bike Tour.
Syracuse – Ortigia, – Catania – Noto – Modica – Ragusa – Donna Lucata .. Guided E-bike tour with the most excellent route preparation and guides including GPS mapping.

William S. England

October, 2020

“

Mauro and Renato organized a great Sicilian cycling tour for us. We spent 6 days and 7 nights touring the eastern part of the island: Syracusa, Ragusa, Chiramonte, Mount Etna and Taormina. They customized the itinerary to our desires; luxury accommodations, great restaurants, beautiful/quiet cycling routes, wonderful cultural experiences and great attention to detail. Renato, our guide, was the best!

Mark, US

June 1st , 2019