Bike across Sicily

Highlights

Palermo and its markets

Cathedral of Monreale

Marsala wine

Valley of the Temples in Agrigento

Day 1: Arrival in Palermo

The Kaleidoscopic Capital of the Med

Sicily has been ruled by many people: Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Turks, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, Austrians and finally Italians. Each civilization left its mark, and we’ll see it in the streets of Palermo, considered the real capital of the whole Mediterranean.

Day 2: Palermo to Trapani

Magnificent Sea Views and Scents of Northern Africa

The hihlights of the day are the majestic Cathedral of Monreale, the views over Castellammare del Golfo village and the northern African perfumes of Trapani.

Day 3: Trapani to Selinunte

The Paradise of Marsala Vineyards

Our days starts with the peaceful ride among the ancient salt works and the luscious vineyards of Marsala, ending at the coast in Selinunte and its majestic Greek temples.

Day 4: Selinunte to Agrigento

The stunning heritage of Magna Grecia

Again along the coast, leaving Sciacca and its scenic sea views, conquering the whole glory of this part of Magna Grecia in the Temples Valley of Agrigento, one of the most spectacular settings in the world.

Day 5: Agrigento to Piazza Armerina

The most elegant Roman Villa at the heart of rural Sicily

That's the hardest stage of the tour, climbing through the dry hills of inner Sicily up to the old village of Piazza Armerina, hosting the amazing Villa Romana del Casale,
one of the best-preserved buildings built by the Romans about 2000 years ago.

Day 6: Piazza Armerina to Ragusa

The elegant Baroque of Ragusa Ibla

The town of Caltagirone is world known for its refined pottery. Then we'll cross olive groves and vineyards as far as the eye can see, ending at the magical Ragusa Ibla, a marvelous city known throughout the world.

Day 7: Ragusa to Noto

Modica Chocolate and Flamboyant Baroque

In Modica we’ll discover the ancient chocolate making tradition, we'll cross the perfumed citrus orchards of Noto Valley, introducing us to the flamboyant baroque of Noto.

Day 8: Noto to Siracusa

Magnificent Ortigia and its Cathedral

Today we'll conquer the sea bastions on the island of Ortigia, the ancient Greek settlement originating the most powerful Greek colony in the Mediterranean with its incredible Cathedral of Syracuse, built as a Greek temple dedicated to Athena, then converted in a church by the Normans.

Day 9: Siracusa to Etna

At the sight of His Majesty the Etna

Mount Etna is the highest active Volcano of Europe. We’ll climb in this lava brown rock landscape until the first caldera at Rifugio Sapienza. Our way down gives us stunning views over the strait of Messina and the Calabria on Italy mainland.

Day 10: Zafferana to Taormina

Gran Finale with view at the classy Taormina

Our final ride starts crossing the luscious vineyards of Milo and Linguaglossa local grapes. The last breathtaking downhill is along the Alcantara Canyons, then we’ll touch the Med at the Greek origin village of Giardini Naxos, finally conquering the stunning Taormina.

Bikes

You can bring your own bike or rent one from us, we offer great bikes from selected Italian and international brands: road bikes, leisure cycling, mountain bikes, e-bikes, all in perfect working conditions. We'll find the best solution for you during the tour customization.

This is a Sample tour

These itineraries are original tours created for real guests, so you may want something different specifically designed to suit your own wishes.
The price of every tour is available upon requests, and varies by time of year, number of guests and level of guiding.
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