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Sicily Baroque | Self-Guided Gravel Bike Tour

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Description of Sicily Baroque | Self-Guided Gravel Bike Tour

Ride across the island of light, flavors, and baroque beauty.
 
This Gravel Bike Tour in Sicily is a cycling holiday through the heart of the island, where history, flavors, and landscapes change with every pedal stroke.
 
Starting from the baroque towns of the southeast and ending in Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian coast, this week’s gravel bike ride is a blend of quiet country roads, scenic gravel tracks, and smooth tarmac stretches.
 
It’s designed for those who love the sense of freedom that only a gravel bike can offer: long distances, little traffic, and the chance to explore places far from the crowds.
 
Each day brings something new: golden hills, ancient villages, fragrant pistachio groves, and the mighty presence of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, the second in the world after Kīlauea on the Hawaiian Islands.

Is this tour calling out to you? Want more details before making a reservation? Schedule a free call with our local guides to learn more.

Traveling as a couple, family, or group of friends? Request a private tour and customize your bike holiday in Sicily to fit your unique needs.

What to Expect Cycling through the Sicilian countryside and towns

  • Discover the UNESCO baroque towns of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa
  • Ride quiet country lanes, gravel roads, and cobblestone streets.
  • Visit local artisans and taste authentic Sicilian food.
  • Modica chocolate, Caltagirone ceramics, Bronte pistachios.
  • Climb Mount Etna’s slopes up to 2000 meters, surrounded by volcanic landscapes.
  • End your adventure in Taormina, one of the most iconic and beautiful towns in Italy.

Bike tour Photos

  • Prickly pear the Sicilian cactus
  • A view of Ragusa Ibla by night
  • The ceramics of Caltagirone in Sicily
  • The baroque cathedran of Noto in Sicily
  • The Sicilian countryside by bike
  • Sicily land of grapes and wine
  • Cycling in Sicilian countryside

Bike Tour Details

Tour Name

Sicily Baroque | Self-Guided Gravel Bike Tour

Tour Departure / Arrival

From Noto to Taormina

Level of Support

Self-Guided Bike Tour

A Self-Guided Bike Tour is a type of cycling adventure where you have the freedom to plan and navigate at your pace. Our dedicated tour guide and support team will handle hotel bookings, logistics, and baggage transport, ensuring you enjoy a hassle-free and carefree experience.

Cycling style

Active

Stages up to 70 km per day with a maximum of 1300 meters of climbing. Those tours appeal to riders used to train a bit, with some “tasty” climb. Usually you are back at the hotel in the early afternoon.

For guests that want more riding, we can add extra loops to regular stages.

Daily mileage

25 – 80km / day

Suggested Airports

In: Catania (Google Map)

Out: Catania (Google Map)

Bike Tour Map

Bike Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome in Sicily! | Briefing and Warm Up Ride

Arrival in Catania and transfer to Noto

Your Sicilian gravel bike holiday begins in Noto, one of the most refined examples of Sicilian baroque. After settling in, you’ll have a large briefing with our local guide going over the day-to-day tour. It’s time to ask questions and understand how rich your upcoming cycling holiday in Sicily will be.
 
Then, after the bike fitting made by our experts, a short warm-up ride leads you through the countryside to Scicli, a charming town of stone houses and narrow lanes.
 
You’ll get the first taste of what gravel riding in Sicily feels like: olive groves, golden fields, and winding roads with almost no traffic.

Overnight: Noto
Included: –

Day 2: From Noto to Ragusa | Cycling 51Km - 1053m / 31Mi - 3454Ft

A day rich in beauty and flavor. You’ll cross the Noto Valley, passing through rolling farmland and quiet tracks that bring you to Modica, famous for its traditional chocolate made from an ancient Aztec recipe.
 
After a stop to taste it, the route climbs toward Ragusa Ibla, full of stairways, domes, and old palaces. Check it at night, it looks like an unreal painting!
 
The mix of gravel and small paved roads makes this one of the most enjoyable stages of the tour.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Noto to Ragusa (Gravel) by bike

Overnight: Ragusa
Included: Breakfast

Day 3: From Ragusa to Caltagirone | Cycling 64Km - 1308m / 39Mi - 4291Ft

Leaving Ragusa, you’ll pedal across open landscapes and small villages, where time seems to move more slowly.
 
The day ends in Caltagirone, the “city of ceramics”, known for its colorful tiles and the long staircase of Santa Maria del Monte.
 
A stroll through its historic center is the best way to end the day: surrounded by craft workshops and warm evening light.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Ragusa to Caltagirone (Gravel) by bike

Overnight: Caltagirone
Included: Breakfast

Day 4: From Caltagirone to Ragalbuto | Cycling 72Km - +1376 / 44Mi - +4514Ft

This stage is pure Sicilian countryside. Wide views, silence, and rural beauty will dominate your ride.
 
Gravel roads and small lanes bring you through olive groves, vineyards, and wheat fields. The destination is Ragalbuto, a small village overlooking a lake, nestled between hills and mountains.
 
This is authentic Sicily: rustic, welcoming, and real.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Caltagirone to Ragalbuto (Gravel) by bike 

Overnight: Ragalbuto
Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Ragalbuto to Bronte | Cycling 66Km - +615 / 41Mi - +2017Ft

The scenery changes again as you approach Mount Etna. The road gradually climbs, and the green hills give way to lava fields and chestnut woods.
 
Bronte welcomes you with its unmistakable scent of pistachio, the town’s pride. Don’t miss a tasting, it’s a sweet reward after a long but rewarding ride.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Ragalbuto to Bronte (Gravel) by bike

Overnight: Bronte
Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Bronte to Linguaglossa | Cycling 60Km - +1495m / 37Mi - +4904Ft

The Mount Etna Adventure

Probably the most epic day of the trip. You’ll ride up to 2000 meters above sea level, on Etna’s slopes, through a mix of gravel and volcanic rock. The silence of the high mountain, the smell of pine trees, and the sight of the black lava flows make this climb unforgettable.
 
The downhill to Linguaglossa is pure joy: winding roads and breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Bronte to Linguaglossa (Gravel) by bike

Overnight: Linguaglossa
Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Linguaglossa to Taormina | Cycling 43Km - +882m / 26Mi - +2893Ft

A beautiful final ride through the Alcantara Valley, famous for its basalt gorges and fertile land.
 
The gravel paths and small roads lead you to the coast, where Taormina awaits: elegant, lively, and scenic.
 
It’s the perfect ending: sea breeze, good food, and the view of Etna from your terrace.
 
Ride Profile
Profile of Stage - Linguaglossa to Taormina (Gravel) by bike
Overnight: Taormina
Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Free time in Taormina | City Tour

Enjoy a relaxing morning in Taormina. Walk its streets, visit the Greek Theatre, or simply sit with a coffee overlooking the sea. A private transfer of 1 hour driving will take you back to Catania for your departure, but Sicily will stay with you, in your legs and in your heart.
 
Ride the Sicily Baroque Gravel Bike Tour and discover the island in a new way. Mixing the adventure of off-road paths with the pleasure of Italian roads, villages, and cuisine.

Bike Tour Price

Quote per Person

  • From € 1370

What's included

  • 7 nights in nice hotels, double occupancy
  • 7 breakfast
  • Welcome meeting and tour briefing
  • Maps, route notes and GPS tracks
  • Transfer from a to Catania Airport
  • Luggage transportation inn2inn
  • Telephone assistance

What's not included

  • Local Taxes
  • Any meals or beverages not indicated as included
  • Any Private Expenses

Supplements

  • Single Room from 580 €
  • Solo Traveler +840 €Includes a single room and all tour services, such as private transfers and briefings.
  • High Season +170 €From June 20 to September 11

Complementaries

  • Water bottle

Bikes

You can bring your own bike or rent one from us; we offer great bikes from selected Italian and international brands: Gravel bikes, E-Gravel bikes, and Touring e-bikes, all in perfect working conditions. You can book your rental bike at the end of the reservation process.

  • Gravel Bike 280 €
  • E-gravel bike +315 €
  • Touring E-Bike +290 €

Cancellation Policy

  • more than 60 days:
    100% refund of deposit
  • 60 days to 30 days:
    70% refund of the trip price will be made
  • 29 days to 15 days:
    50% refund of the trip price will be made
  • 14 days to 0 days:
    100% cancellation fee
A look at the Hotels on this Bike Tour
  • Hotel Splendid Taormina

    Splendid Hotel, Taormina

    Atop the Rock of Taormina, the Splendid Hotel captures center stage for its impressive panoramic views of the Ionian Sea, just minutes from the city’s charming old town and the famous Greek Theatre.

    Taormina, Sicily
  • Villa del Lauro, Ragusa, Sicily

    Villa del Lauro, Ragusa

    A careful restoration makes Villa del Lauro an elegant hotel just a few steps from the historic center. It’s equipped with garden and swimming pool with jacuzzi.

    Ragusa | Sicily
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