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Southern Sicily bike tour

Duración: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Localización: Sicilia - Italia
Precio: From 670€ : Prices 2020 Book now
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  • Intro
  • Biking itinerary
  • Additional info
  • Bike tour in Sicily self guided

    A tour in the south-eastern area of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. The cycle itinerary takes you through the Val di Noto, since 2003 a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover the most fascinating cities of the region. Explore Noto, the most important baroque city of Sicily and Siracusa, an ancient Greek colony. Further you also pass through the coastal oasis of Vendicari, the sea village of Marzamemi, the islands of Capo Passero and Correnti.

    ROUTE PROFILE The itinerary develops on low traffic side roads except for the short part entering Siracusa. Terrain: 100% asphalt. There are no train connection among the overnight stays: NO possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train. Most of the stretches are on lowlands with some slightly hilly passages. This tour is however suggested to people with a minimum of bike practise.

  • 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.

  • WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP:
    Duration
    • 8 days / 7 nights
    Departures 2020
    • Saturdays March 21st – June 6th and August 22nd – October 17th
    • Other departure dates are possible with a minimum of 5 participants
    Prices por persona
    • 670€ per person in a double room in 3*hotels, B&B and agriturismo
    • 190€ surcharge single room
    •  60€ transfer Catania – Caltagirone min. 2 persons
    •  70€ transfer Siracusa – Catania min. 2 persons
    • Transfers have to be requested when booking the tour
    Bike rental
    • 85€ Bike rental per week
    • 15€ Helmet
    Services included
    • 7x nights hotel accommodation 3* hotels
    • 7x Breakfast buffet
    • Transfer from Caltagirone to Piazza Armerina and from Comiso to Modica
    • Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
    • Route descriptions & maps
    • 7 days Hotline service
    Extra nights
    • 50€ in double room with breakfast in Caltagirone per person
    • 70€ single room with breakfast in Caltagirone
    • 50€ in double room with breakfast in Siracusa per person
    • 75€ single room with breakfast in Siracusa
    Cancellation fees
    • 20% up to 30 days prior to departure date
      25% from 29 to 21 days prior to departure date
      50% from 20 to 14 days prior to departure date
      80% from 13 to 6 days prior to departure date
      100% from 5 days prior to departure date and no-show
    Not included
    • Local taxes approx. 10€
    Discount
    • 100€ reduction for 3rd person in triple room
    How to reserve this tour?
    • 50% deposit required per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Mastercard do have an additional increase of 2,5%. 
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Sicily, the land of lemons and oranges

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  • Price: from 670 €/person
  • Type of trip: self-guided on bike
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Starting point: Caltagirone
  • Final destination: Siracusa
  • Total distance: 230 km / 142 miles
  • Bike type: See under “Additional Info”

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