Cycling Tour in Sicily, Italy

6 Days, Multiple Departures

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Cycling Tour in Sicily, Italy
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Join us on on the beautiful island of Sicily and discover the beautiful cycling, landscapes, history & architecture. Our journey begins in the incredible gold town of Noto, a UNESCO heritage site full of Baroque architecture. After a day trip to the coastal town of Marzamemi ride inland to Buccheri, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. For our grand finale we transfer east to climb the slopes of the iconic Mount Etna and enjoy the riding in the north of the island.

This is a tour for people who enjoy great riding, fabulous food and local hospitality. Stay in historic buildings, see archeological wonders from the bronze age, Romans & Greeks and indulge the delicious local cuisine of Sicily.

Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Distance: 282km
Hotels: 4*
Region: Italy

Terrain: Road
Average Distance X Day: 57km
Level: Intermediate
Average Time X Day: 2 hours 50 minutes

Tour Highlights:
Visit Noto and Cafe Sicilia
Stay in Buccheri, one of Italy's most beautiful villages
Taste Siclian wines, made from vines grown in the fertile volcanic soil around Etna
Stay on an organic farm and enjoy farm to table dining
Climb the active volcano of Mount Etna

Is this tour for me? 

INTERMEDIATE
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

About

Cycling - Full Support

Accommodation - 4* hotels

Food - Full board

Transfers

Airfare

Fly into Catania Airport, then make your way to Catania Centrale Train Station, where we'll meet you.

"Lovely setting amongst trees for shade or indoors if you want. Very helpful and friendly staff with good service. Food was lovely with many dietary needs considered."

- Sue W, (As seen on TripAdvisor)

"Their service is amazing. For our friends visiting Malaga, I have rented a bike several times. Every time the bike is clean, well-maintained, and adjusted to the length and weight of the rider. The team are an added value for Malaga. Their location in the historic center is perfect."

- Frank Van Os

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About The Host
Emanuela and Mario

Emanuela and Mario

Emanuela is Italian and after many years living in Barcelona relocated to Mallorca. She started triathlon 10 years ago and has made it her life! Alongside guiding Emanuela hosts guests from all over the world in her Airbnb.

During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he's back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he's had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike!

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Sicily!

Be ready to meet at 11:00 AM at Catania Central Station for a transfer to Noto. After a light bite to eat we'll get set up and ready to ride!

Eat: Welcome lunch/Evening meal
Sleep: Boutique Hotel
Cycle: Warm-up ride, 50km, 760m

Day 2 Marzamemi Coastal Ride

Ride south from Noto to explore the coast and head to picturesque town of Marzamemi for lunch. On our return to Noto we'll make a beeline for Café Sicilia to celebrate our arrival with traditional Sicilian pastries.

Eat: Breakfast and Picnic lunch
Sleep: Boutique Hotel
Cycle: Marzamemi, 70 km, 600 m

Day 3 Noto to Buccheri

Today ride through the Vall de Noto to the historic town of Buccheri, a member of 'Italy's most beautiful villages' association and located in the Hyblaean Mountains. Climb out of Noto and enjoy views unflold, ride along the top & descend past the Necropoli di Castelluccio, an ancient archeological site from the bronze age. Located on the slopes of Mount Lauro Buccheri has a rich and ancient past, with archaeological evidence of Sicilians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans. Destroyed during the earthquake of 1693, Buccheri was rebuilt on the same site. Our hosts tonight are Irene & Alessandro at the Masseria Zafferaneto farm stay, a farm which has cultivated Saffron for more than 20 years. Immerse in rural Sicily and enjoy farm to table dining.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
Sleep: Inn
Cycle: Noto to Buccheri, 56 km, 1,100 m

Day 4 The Queen Stage - Mount Etna

After breakfast we transfer north back towards Catania and the foothills of Mount Etna. For our grand finale we climb Mount Etna to the Rifugio Sapienza. Etna is a climb used by the Giro d'Italia. It's the largest of 3 active volcano's in Italy - eruptions in 2021 caused the volcano to grown 30 m in height! The fertile volcanic soils produced from the nearly constant eruptions have led to extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. In June 2013, it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
Sleep: Country House
Cycle: Mount Etna, 42 km, 1,800 m

Day 5 The Mediterranean Coast

For our grand final enjoy a stunning ride in the hills above the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy a final evening together at our wine hotel and share memories of an amazing week together in Sicily!

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
Sleep: Country House
Cycle: Coastal Loop Ride, 64 km, 1,300 m

Day 6 Departures

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye! There is a group transfer to Catania Central Station at 10:00 AM.

Eat: Breakfast

Things to keep in mind

Cancellations

Book your cycling tour with confidence. Booking a holiday is a reason to be excited & should not be a source of stress or uncertainty. Our cancellation policy offers complete flexibility & 100% of your booking is fully refundable & transferable up until 61 days before you travel. Take a look below at our refund & tour credit timeline & just let us know if you have any questions.

Cancellation policy for scheduled tours

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURECANCELLATION FEEFUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 90 days
No Fee
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
50% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 days
75% of Tour Price
50% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Custom & Private tours have different conditions – please check the Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy below.

Once one guest books a scheduled tour it is guaranteed to run. In the event that a scheduled tour does not meet a minimum group size of 4 guests we reserve the right to reduce the level of support on the trip to one guide. The guide will either drive a support vehicle whilst guests ride self-guided or they will guide the group on the bike if a support vehicle is not required.

The group size will be communicated to guests 1 month before the tour departure date & we will schedule a call with each guest to discuss any changes in the delivery of the trip. Our goal is always to ensure we can deliver the best experience for every rider.

Cancellation policy for custom and private tours

Once booked, custom or private tours are non-refundable but we still offer complete flexibility to move the reservation for the complete group or issue each traveler 100% credit towards future travel up until 90 days before departure. Please see the tour credit & cancellation fee timeline below. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More Than 90 days
25% Tour Price
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
100% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 Days
100% of Tour Price
25% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Scheduled tours have different conditions – please check the Scheduled Cancellation Policy above.

Custom and private tours are quoted with a minimum group size. In the unlikely event that the minimum group size is not met we reserve the right to update the quoted price per head. Should this not be accepted we will offer tour credits as per the timeline above or, before 61 days to departure, the opportunity to move the trip to dates when everyone can travel.

Cancellation policy for bike hire and Girona services

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account does not have an expiry date. No refunds or credits are possible after the rental begins. If we are forced to cancel a rental, we will award a 100% refund.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 31 days
No Fee
100% of price
14 – 30 days
10% of price
100% of price
72 hours – 14 days
25% of price
100% of price
72 hours or less
100% of price
0% of price
No refunds or partial refunds are available after a rental has started.

Girona Services refer to services including (but not exclusively) – hiring a guide, airport transfers, food experiences, day trips & vehicle support. If you have purchased any of these services as part of a tour package, our Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy applies (see above),

To book a scheduled, self-guided, custom, or private cycling tour, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 3 months prior to the trip.

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