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Classic Sicily Bike Trip

Self-guided cycling classic Sicily bike trip. From January – December
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Self-guided classic Sicily bike Trip on an E-bike or Trekking bike

Cycling Sicily is a great way to immerse this fantastic Italian island. Combine cycling with archaeology, panoramic medieval villages, and small mountain ranges! You will ride some 250 kilometers. Your start will be in Palzzalo Acreide. From here you cycle the South East coastline as well the stunning backyards of Sicily island. The island is perfect for cycling, with its beautiful natural landscapes and excellent weather all year round. Cycle the Erei mountains range valley and the Val di Noto.

Visit places and bike through small villages like Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa Ibla, and Noto, and don’t forget Syracuse. That is one of the capitals of the Greek colonies of the Magna Grecia. When you cycle along the coast you will see the bird and wildlife sanctuary “Oasi di Vendicari”. The hilly and mountainous landscapes are ideal for a great cycling holiday on the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. You won’t be the first one that discover Sicily the cycling paradise. The tours are designed for those who love to travel with some autonomy but also enjoy a range of services that will make your cycling holiday comfortable and unique.

Enjoy fitness by visiting archaeological sites and baroque architecture

Immerse medieval villages, great climbs, and last but not least the delicious culinary specialties of Sicily!
Cycle the beautiful Val di Noto which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003
Visit the most important of the baroque cities in Sicily, Piazza Armerina, known for the mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale Around
Visit old historical places like Palazzolo Acreide, Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla, and Noto
Relax on one of the many spectacular beaches
Along the coast, you will see the bird and wildlife sanctuary “Oasi di Vendicari”
Visit old towns with their natural treasures

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Day 1

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Individual arrival at Palazzolo Acreide, handover of the bikes and the roadbook and maps with all the information you will need.

Day 2

Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa Ibla to Modica - 58km

Before you start cycling today, we suggest visiting the historical Old Town of Palazzolo Acreide, with its many baroque buildings and the churches San Sebastiano and San Paolo, two wonderful examples of Sicilian Baroque. Then you will cycle through the beautiful territory of the Monti Iblei, a unique landscape, where rugged and wild areas alternate with pleasant green scenery, characterized by the typical stonewalls. The stage stops in Ragusa Ibla, one of the most beautiful baroque towns of the “Val di Noto”, picturesquely located on a hilltop, and ends in Modica, another baroque jewel of our tour. Do not miss to visit the church of San Giorgio.

Day 3

Modica to Pozzallo - 42km

Before you leave Modica you should taste the famous chocolate, e.g. spiced with hot chili peppers. The recipe has been brought from the Aztecs by the Spaniards to Sicily. Cruising downhill through a beautiful Iblei canyon, you will arrive at Scicli, another city of the “Val di Noto” and well worth a stroll through the small alleys, before you continue down to the coast to Pozzallo with its long sandy beaches. The perfect opportunity to finish the stage with a refreshing bath in the sea.

Day 4

Pozzalo to Marzamemi - 57km

This day the road will be completely flat. You will pass through some typical wetlands, the "Pantano Longarini" and "Pantano Cuba", a popular stopover amongst the migratory birds on their trips between Africa and Europe. Cycling along the shore you will reach the southernmost point of Sicily, the island "Isola delle Correnti", which lies on the same latitude as Tunis and marks the watershed between the Ionian and the Mediterranean Sea. Continuing through Portopalo di Capo Passero and Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village, you will finish your ride in San Lorenzo.

Day 5

Marzamemi to Noto - 34km

On a flat road heading north along the coast, you will reach the entrance to the natural preserve and wildlife sanctuary "Oasi di Vendicari", a wonderful and uncontaminated coast full of interesting plants and rare birds like pink flamingos and kingfisher. You will then continue to the inland, through vineyards to Noto. Noto is the capital of Sicilian Baroque with numerous magnificent Palazzi and Churches

Day 6

Noto to Siracusa - 41km or 58km

Today, you have two options. Either following the coast further up north, or a detour through the inland to the vista point of the Cavagrande del Cassible gorge, and then a spectacular downhill with hairpins to the coast. Along the coast, you continue to Siracusa, the metropolis of ancient Greece, where you certainly will want to visit the stunning archaeological park, with one of the biggest Greek theatres of the Magna Graecia. You should finish the day with a stroll through the picturesque historical center, the Island Ortigia.

Day 7

Departure day

End of tour and individual departure or extension with additional days. We recommend visiting the fascinating Ortigia island, the historical and cultural centre of the city. The Old Town of Siracusa captivates immediately with more than 3000 years of history and archaeological evidence of practically all great civilizations of the Mediterranean. Also, in Ortigia is the lively fish market of Syracuse.

Transfer per person, min 2 pax (to be paid on site):

From Catania airport to Palazzolo Acreide €65
From Siracusa to Catania airport €50

For arrivals or transfers after 10 pm, a supplement of €10 per person is applied. Group rates on request for transfer for min 4 pax.

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All prices are based on double rooms - for bookings & inquiries: send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com
Departures: Every day from January to December

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Included

Accommodation with breakfast for 6 nights in chosen category
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Detailed maps and road book (1 set per room)
GPS tracks on request
Assistance by telephone

Not Included

Helmet rental
Transfer to/from airport
Dinner and lunch
Wine tastings, entrance fees, tips
City tax
Anything not mentioned above, under "Base package includes"

Rates:

Base package per person in double room €740
Single room supplement €240
Extra night in Palazzolo in double room per person €55
Extra night in Palazzolo in single room €85
Extra night in Syracuse in double room per person €75
Extra night in Syracuse in single room €125
High season supplement (July/August) €110
Half Board supplement (drinks excluded) €225
Single participant supplement €120
Bike rental – Ctiy bike 24 or 27 gears €100
Bike rental Fitnessbike/Hybrid €110
Bike rental – E-Bike €180
Tandem €190
Trailer for kids (max. 40 kg) €50

Transfer per person, min 2 pax (to be paid on site):

from Catania airport to Palazzolo Acreide €65
from Siracusa to Catania airport €50

For arrivals or transfers after 10 pm, a supplement of € 10 per person is applied. Group rates on request for transfer for min 4 pax. Child reduction (with 2 full paying pax in double room): 0-5 years 100% 6-10 years 50% 11-13 years 25%

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Classic Sicily Bike Trip

This tour, which winds its way due to the Hyblaean Mountains, will accompany you to the most famous Baroque towns, such as Palazzolo Acreide, Scicli, Noto, and Siracusa the Greek colony will be the reward of your tour.

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Description

Classic Sicily Bike Trip

Self-guided classic Sicily bike Trip on an E-bike or Trekking bike

Enjoy fitness by visiting archaeological sites and baroque architecture

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