Grand Cycling Tour of Sicily
- Length 14 days
- From USD$6850
- 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.***
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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
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May 3-16, 2025 | USD$6850 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 11-24, 2025 | USD$6850 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 27-Oct 10, 2025 | USD$6850 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | May 3-16, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6850 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 11-24, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6850 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 27-Oct 10, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6850 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
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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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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: $250 for 6-8 days; $300 for 9-15 days; $500 16+ days Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: $300 for 6-8 days; $375 for 9-15 days; $600 for 16+ days Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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This was my first bike trip of more than 2 straight days of bike riding. The thing I didn’t expect to love that made a HUGE difference in my experience was the chalk guides for the whole route every single day. It was so nice to disconnect from devices and just watch the road!
Clara G., Nashville, TN – May 2024 -
Mix of urban and countryside along the southern edge of Sicily with a combination of Greek, Roman ancient history and then progression of history of Sicily’s place in the Mediterranean through the ages to today.
Katherine S., Portland, OR – May 2024 -
Very interesting from an ancient history aspect. Food was terrific, cars extremely polite, scenery varied and interesting.
Tom G., Portland, OR – May 2024