“Get a taste of the Sicilian treasure!”
6 Day A Taste of Southern Sicily Bike Tour in Italy
Catania, Metropolitan City of Catania, Sicily, Province of Catania, Italy
Wonderful Italy Bike Tour
Join Apulia Bike Tours on a bike tour that lets you discover the Sicilian treasure trove of art, history, and nature! By choosing Apulia Bike Tours, you will have the chance to discover the best of this wonderful region.
Key information
- Trip type: Self-guided
- Lodging: Point to Point
- Starts in: Catania
- Ends in: Syracuse
- Total Distance: 173 Miles / 277 Kilometers
- Type of bike: hybrid bike (included) and road bike (50 EUR)
- E-bike: 110 EUR per week
- Minimum 2 participants
Highlights
- 4 days of self-guided riding
- Cycling to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew
- A chance to visit La Scalinata
- 5 nights accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Bike rental and luggage transfers
- Access to a mobile navigation app system with preloaded tracks
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Accommodation
During this tour, you can choose between two categories of accommodation. You can stay in a combination of bed and breakfasts and economy three-star hotels or deluxe four- or five-star hotels.
Program
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Catania
Individual arrival in Catania, the second largest metropolitan city of Sicily. Over the centuries, it has faced earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, it has undergone alternating dominations and urban transformations. Take your time to visit Palazzo Biscari, the most beautiful example of Catanese baroque architecture, and the Historica Monastery San Benedetto. Overnight stay in Catania.
Day 2: Catania - Caltagirone
Bike and road map delivery, route description. Today, the tour leads you from Catania to Caltagirone. Perched on three different hills that boast stunning views of the valley below, it became famous for the quality and sophistication of its ceramics. Have a chance to visit The famous staircase “La Scalinata”, the nativity scenes, the patronal feast of St. James, and the Baroque heritage of UNESCO. Overnight stay in Caltagirone.
- Distance: 80 kilometers / 50 miles
- Elevation: 1000 meters / 3281 feet
Day 3: Caltagirone - Modica
Leaving Caltagirone behind you, Ragusa will be your first stop. Situated in the Monti Iblei, a large area of high ground, divided up by dry stone walls and incised with ravines, Ragusa is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily. The view from the upper town over Ragusa Ibla on its separate hilltop is quite breathtaking.
The destination of the day is Modica, built at the foot of a rocky ridge where once two rivers flew which are underground today. In the past, the town became an important center of southern Sicily being the head of the homonymous county. Today the town is composed of two urban agglomerations: the Upper and the Lower Modica. Overnight stay in Modica.
- Distance: 80 kilometers / 50 miles
- Elevation: 1365 meters / 4479 feet
Day 4: Modica - Ispica
Today, your adventure leads you first to Scicli, less well-known than its prestigious neighbors (Ragusa and Modica) but just as fascinating and beautiful, and then to Ispica. Do not miss the chance to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria and The Mother Church of Saint Bartholomew. Overnight stay in Ispica.
- Distance: 45 kilometers / 28 miles
- Elevation: 470 meters / 1542 feet
Day 5: Ispica - Syracuse
Heading out of Ispica, your first stopover will be in Noto, perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro valley, covered by citrus, olive, and almond trees. Here you can admire palaces, churches, balconies with wrought iron railings, and cherubs that decorate the facing. Noto is called the “Garden of Stone” because of its typical stone. In the afternoon you will cycle towards your destination: Syracuse, a city among the most noble and elegant from all over the Mediterranean Sea.
Full of charm, history, and natural landscape, enviable and envied, the city is divided into two different groups: the urban part of the city and Ortigia, the beautiful island of the city, increasingly rich in tourism. In 2005, Syracuse became part of the Unesco World Heritage. Overnight stay in Syracuse.
- Distance: 72 kilometers / 45 miles
- Elevation: 620 meters / 2035 feet
Day 6
End of services.
Bikes
1. Touring bikes
Halfway between city bikes and mountain bikes, touring bikes are the perfect solution to enjoy the itineraries, as you mainly cycle on secondary - and sometimes unpaved - roads. They are very good quality bikes, all equipped with a suspension fork and disc brakes. Thanks to their triple crankset, you will not need to worry about any climb. The models and brands provided vary according to size and availability.
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Suspension fork
- Brakes: Disc brakes
- Speed: 3 x 7-10 speed
- Wheels: 28 inches
- Pedals: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
- Accessories: rear rack
2. Road bikes
For road bike lovers, Merida road bikes and racing bikes are now available.
a. Merida Ride 100
- Available size: S, S/M, M/L
- Frame: Ride lite
- Fork: Road carbon comp
- Front derailleur: Shimano Claris D
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
- Shifters: Shimano Claris
- Brake lever: Attached
- Brakes: Road dual pivot
- Chainwheel: FSA Tempo 50-34
- BBset: Cartridge bearing
- Chain: KMC 8s
- Hubs: OV alloy or OV cassette
- Rim: Merida comp 20 pair
- Freewheel: Sunrise CS-8S 11-32
- Tires: Kenda K1018 700 25
- Handlebar stem: Merida Comp OS-6
- Handlebar: Merida Anatomic Road OS
- Headset: Big conoid semi-neck pro
- Seat post: Merida Road Comp SB12 27.2
- Saddle: Merida Race 5
- Pedal: No
b. Merida Scultura 100
- Available size: X/S, L
- Frame: Scultura lite
- Fork: Road carbon comp
- Front derailleur: Shimano Claris D
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora SS
- Shifters: Shimano Claris
- Brake lever: Attached
- Brakes: Road dual pivot
- Chainwheel: FSA Tempo 50-34
- BBset: Cartridge bearing
- Chain: KMC 8s
- Hubs: OV alloy or OV cassette
- Rim: Merida comp 20 pair
- Freewheel: Sunrise CS-8S 11-28
- Tires: Maxxis Detonator 23
- Handlebar stem: Merida Comp OS-6
- Handlebar: Merida Anatomic Road OS
- Headset: Big conoid semi-neck pro
- Seat post: Merida Road Comp SB12 27.2
- Saddle: Merida Race 5
- Pedal: No
3. E-bikes
If you love the idea of visiting new places by bike but you think you are not fit enough and need a little help with pedaling, Apulia Bike Tours can provide you with their electric bikes. They are equipped with an electric motor that can be activated to assist pedaling. With an e-bike, you get all the benefits of a cycling trip, with a bit of assistance to help you with long distances and hilly terrains.
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Suspension fork
- Brakes: Disc brakes
- Speed: 1 x 8-11 speed
- Battery: 418-500 W
- Wheels: 27.5, 28, or 29 inches
- Pedals: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
- Accessories: rear rack, battery charger
Location
This tour will take place in Sicily, Italy.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Cycling tour
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Touring bike rental
- Bike equipment (helmet, lock, and pannier)
- Repair kit (spare tube, pump, and tire lever)
- Luggage transfers
- Access to Apulia Bike Tours' mobile app including preloaded tracks, the roadbook, and practical and tourist information
- Luggage or health insurance
- Telephone assistance
What's not included
- Airfare
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Tourist taxes
- Everything else not listed as included
- E-bike (110 EUR)
- Roadbike (50 EUR)
- Extra nights
- Transfer on request
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CTA
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
4 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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