Bike tour in Sicily self guided

Description of the self-guided bicycle itinerary:

Day 1: Caltagirone – Individual arrival

Individual arrival and overnight.

Day 2: Caltagirone – Piazza Armerina-Caltagirone – 35 km/22 miles 

In the morning there is a transfer to Piazza Armerina with its Villa Romana del Casale, 5 km southwest of the town. First excavated in 1950, it was probably a hunting lodge and summer residence and is decorated with multicoloured mosaic floors that are unique throughout the Roman world in their quality and extension. After the visit cycle back to Caltagirone.

Day 3: Caltagirone – Modica – 50 km/31 miles + 40 km/25 miles transfer

From Caltagirone you cycle southward until you reach Vittoria where a transfer will bring you to Modica. The upper town is watched over by the magnificent 18th century façade of the church of San Giorgio.

Day 4: Modica – Pozzallo – 35 km/22 miles 

Before leaving Modica try the famous spicy chocolate. From Modica you will gradually descend alongside the caves characteristic of the Iblei mountains to Scicli, totally rebuilt in the Baroque style after the earthquake of 1693. Continue onwards through the marine centre of Pozzallo.

Day 5: Pozzallo – Marzamemi – 55 km/34 miles 

This day of cycling on an almost completely flat course will bring you through Portopalo di Capo Passero, continental Europe’s southernmost point. Before arriving to Marzamemi, the beautiful island of Correnti marks where the Ionian and Mediterranean seas meet.

Day 6: Marzamemi – Noto – 20 km/13 miles 

The route takes a turn to the north passing through the relatively untouched and pristine natural preserve of Vendicari, where you can relish the beauty of the countryside. The trip continues north, ending the day at the city of Noto, considered to be the finest baroque town in Sicily. Completely devastated in the earthquake of 1693 the city was rebuilt in the style of that time with beautiful honey- coloured stone buildings with ornate churches and monuments surrounding attractive piazzas.

Day 7: Noto – Siracusa – 40 km/25 miles 

Heading north, the route continues towards Siracusa, the capital of Ancient Greece and home to Archimedes. With the Island of Ortigia in the background, the centre of Siracusa is a wonderful example of an ancient city.

Day 8: Siracusa – End of trip or extension

Departure after the breakfast.

Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Along the way you may find temporary deviations (for example road works) which cannot be foreseen; in this case each rider can decide autonomously how to deal with these stretches.