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Classic Sicily Bike Trip

Self-guided cycling classic Sicily bike trip. From January – November
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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 / +50

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 the 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

On 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 del Correnti", which lies on the same latitude as Tunis, and marks the watershed between the Ionian and 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 / +35km

On a flat road heading north along the coast, you will reach the entrance of the nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary "Oasi di Vendicari", a wonderful and uncontaminated coast full of interesting plants and migratory birds, like flamingos and kingfishers. 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 / +38km or +55km

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 the tour and individual departure or extension with additional days. We recommend visiting the fascinating Ortigia Island, the historical center 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 Fishmarket of Siracusa.

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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 November

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Included

Base package 6 nights in double room (3* or 4*-Hotels) €720
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
Roadbook and maps with detailed descriptions of every stage (1 kit per room)
Telephone assistance

Not Included

The base package in double room €720
Single room supplement €240
Extra night in Palazzolo Acreide in a double room per person €50
Extra night in Palazzolo Acreide in a single room €70
Extra night in Syracuse in a double room per person €70
Extra night in Syracuse in a single room €110
High season supplement (July/August) €110
Half board supplement (drinks excluded) €200
Supplement tour with single participant €120
City bike rental €100
Fitness bike (hybrid) €110
E-bike rental €180
Tandem €190
Trailer for kids (max 40 kg) €50
Transfer from Catania airport to Palazzolo Acreide €65
Transfer from Siracusa to Catania airport €50

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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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