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Best of Sicily on Road Bike

Self-guided Best of Sicily on road bike. From January – December
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Self-guided cycling Tour Sicily on Road Bike

The self-guided Cycling tour of Sicily is a great way to immerse this fantastic Italian island. Combine cycling with archaeology, panoramic views, and medieval villages. Where else you can find isolated beaches and beautiful mountain ranges next to each other? You’ll ride some 415 km. This itinerary winds its way among the archaeological sites and Baroque cathedrals. You’ll have the chance to explore both the South-Eastern coastline and the hinterland.

Your start will be in Caltagirone which is most of all famous for its handicraft ceramics. From here you cycle the south-east coastline. Here you’ll have the chance to explore the South-Eastern coastline and the hinterland. Cycle the Erei mountains range valley and the Val di Noto which has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage since 2003. You’ll be visiting Caltagirone, a Baroque town also famous for its colorful ceramics. The town of Noto is also called ”the pearl of Baroque”. And finally, you’ll see Syracuse the cultural capital of Magna Grecia. In addition, the mountains and landscapes make this trip ideal for a great cycling holiday on this beautiful Island. You won’t be the first one to discover Sicily the cycling paradise.

Enjoy fitness by visiting archaeological sites and baroque architecture.

Charming (3* and 4* hotels) where you will be able to relax
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”.
415 kilometers of top-class cycling.

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Day 1

Check in

Individual arrival at Caltagirone, handover of the information material and explanation of the tour.

Day 2

Circular stage - 97km

Departure from Caltagirone you cycle along streets with low traffic until you arrive at Piazza Armerina. Possibility to visit the Roman la Villa del Casale, discovered only 1950, unique example of roman pavements decorations of multicoloured mosaics. After the visit return to Caltagirone.

Day 3

Caltagirone to Palazzolo Acreide - 81km or 101km

Today’s itinerary is various and interesting both from historical as natural point of view. The first stop is Vizzini, a small town in which the writer Giovanni Verga let some of his novels take place. From Vizzini you continue to the plateau with its deep canyons that are called “cave” in this area. One of the most interesting canyons is the Valle dell’Anapo which is surrounded by the villages Ferla, Cassaro and Palazzolo Acreide. This stage is characterized by a continuous up and down

Day 4

Palazzolo Acreide to Modica - 61km

After visiting the historical centre of Palazzolo Acreide you 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. This quite short stage allows you also to visit one of the architectonical jewels of the area, Ragusa Ibla.

Day 5

Modica to Noto - 107km

Today’s stage is quite easy. You start slightly downhill in a beautiful Iblei Canyon you arrive in Scicli. After a visit of the centre, you continue to the south coast until you arrive at the Isola delle Correnti, which marks the watershed between the Ionian and the Mediterranean Sea, continuing to Portopalo di Capo Passero, the southernmost city of Sicily, the ancient fishing village Marzamemi and the wildlife sanctuary of Vendicari, a wonderful and uncontaminated coast full of interesting plants and rare birds. After this you will continue to the most famous baroque town, Noto.

Day 6

Noto to Siracusa - 63km

You start uphill to San Corrado and arrive in Noto Antica, on the Monte Alveria. From Noto antica continue until you arrive at the vista point of the nature reserve Cava Grande del Cassibile (505 mt.), interesting also for the archaeological remains. The landscape is dominated by the deepest European Canyon (300 mt) and its steep walls. Return to the road and continue in direction north to Syracuse.

Day 7

Visiting Siracusa's old town

Visit of the fascinating Island Ortigia, 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.

Day 8

Departure day

Departure day... Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home, or a pleasant stay in Italy. Individual departure or extension with additional days

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

From Catania airport to Caltagirone €65
From Siracusa to Catania airport €50

For arrivals or transfers after 10pm a supplement of €10 per person is applied. Special rates for more than four participants on request.

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All prices are based on double rooms - for bookings & inquiries: send an email to info@cycleclassictours.com
Departures every Saturday from February to November
Departure on other weekdays is possible on request. Minimum 2 participants

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Included

7 nights with breakfast in 3 or 4-star hotels, or equivalent B&B
Detailed maps of the route and roadbook with detailed descriptions of the route (1 set per room)
Luggage transport
Assistance by telephone

Not Included

Helmet rental
Transfer to/from airport
Dinner and lunch
Wine tasting, entrance fees, tips
City tax
Anything not mentioned above under "Rate includes"
Base package per Person in double room €820
Single room supplement €260
Extra night in Caltagirone in double room per person €50
Extra night in Caltagirone in single room €75
Extra night in Siracusa in double room per person €75
Extra night in Siracusa in single room €125
Supplement High Season (July and August) €120
Half Board Supplement (drinks excluded) €250
Single participant supplement €130
Bike rental alu road bike with Shimano Ultegra components €140
Bike rental carbon road bike with Shimano Ultegra components €170
Trekking e-bike 500wh €200

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

From Catania airport to Caltagirone €65
From Siracusa to Catania airport €50

For arrivals or transfers after 10pm a supplement of €10 per person is applied. Special rates for more than four participants on request.

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Best of Sicily on Road Bike

This Sicily road bike tour goes across the mountains and landscapes which is ideal for a great cycling holiday.

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3* & 4* Hotels

€820

€170

€200

Jan - Dec

€250

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Best of Sicily on Road Bike

Self-guided cycling Tour Sicily on Road Bike

Enjoy fitness by visiting archaeological sites and baroque architecture.

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