Grand Cycling Tour of Sicily
- Length 14 days
- From USD$6495
- Style/Level Classic 3.5
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Siracusa (Syracuse in English) / Trapani
Overview
This bicycle tour of Sicily explores traditional southern Italy and the heart of ancient Magna Grecia. Beginning in Siracusa (Syracuse), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 3,000 years of Mediterranean history you’ll discover the interior towns in the Valle di Noto. You’ll visit four of them, Ragusa, Scicli, Modica and Valle di Noto. All four are listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and each one is spectacularly beautiful. Your journey will continue to the coastal town of Trapani known for its seaport and tuna fishing. Explore the medieval village of Erice with its narrow stone alleyways, and the hilltop town of Caltabellotta. You’ll also visit Marsala and sample its fortified wines, and discover some of the finest classical Greek temples still in existence at Selinunte and Agrigento. The diverse terrain offers a rewarding cycling journey through beautiful regions rich in vineyards and agriculture, and picture perfect coastal views.***If this sounds great but you don’t have time for the full 14 days, check out either the 8-day Bicycle the Baroque Towns of Southeastern Sicily, or the 7-day Cycling Southwestern Sicily’s Ancient Mediterranean Cities tours.***
Highlights
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
- We recommend not drinking the tap water in Sicily. While tap water in Europe is generally safe to drink, Sicily is different. We will provide bottled water on tour. If you arrive early, we recommend you drink bottled water also.
- We will have a free night in Ragusa on Day 5, where you can choose to dine at Michelin restaurants if you wish. If you’d like to enjoy an evening at either Locanda don Serafino (1 Michelin star) or Ciccio Sultano Duomo (2 Michelin stars), we recommend you make reservations online in advance.
Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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May 4-17, 2024 | USD$6495 | USD$650 | Call for availability | |
Sep 14-27, 2024 | USD$6495 | USD$650 | ||
Sep 28-Oct 11, 2024 | USD$6495 | USD$650 | Call for availability |
Date | May 4-17, 2024 |
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Price | USD$6495 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Call for availability |
Date | Sep 14-27, 2024 |
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Price | USD$6495 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
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Date | Sep 28-Oct 11, 2024 |
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Price | USD$6495 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Call for availability |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 709km (438 miles)
- Average daily distance 64km (40 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 3.5
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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E-road bike – limited availability
Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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E-hybrid bike
Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
Arrival & departure
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Reviews
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It was an excellent trip. Sicily is beautiful and the tour leaders were outstanding!
Gordon T. Calgary, Canada -
What was your favorite experience on this trip? Hard to choose from so many wonderful memories. Arriving on a hilltop for a beautiful, fresh Sicilian lunch, a cool dip in a pool. I am so ready to sign up for another ExperiencePlus! tour. It was first class, a trip to remember for a lifetime, thanks to your tour leaders and the caliber of service and accommodation/meals.
Kathy R., Richmond, BC -
The food, scenery and history were absolutely unbeatable. The guides were fantastic and we would definitely highly recommend Sicily as a cycling destination. Keep up the fantastic work.
Brian G., Calgary, Canada