Join your gypsynesters as we cycle our way though the southern coastal villages of italy. With the bicycle tour cycling in sicily, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through catania, italy and 8 other destinations in italy. Although sicily is part of italy, the island can feel worlds away from the mainland, as it remains one of the countrys most rural and economically challenged regions. Look out for the etna doc label and corvo di salaparuta. If you have a longer time, book an extra night or two and visit the fascinating ortigia island, the historical and cultural centre of the city. It is a bicycle tour that takes 8 days taking you through castellammare del golfo, selinunte, marsala and 6 other destinations in italy. Sicily is not only the biggest island in the mediterranean but also one of the most fascinating, thanks to the incredibly diverse heritage left here by past civilizations including the phoenecians, greeks, romans, arabs, normans.
Southeast sicily is dominated by beautiful baroque towns, green rolling hills and deep canyons carved by fast flowing rivers. Sicily is overrun with breathtaking terrains and landscapes perfect for every type of adventurer. Besides cycling in a beautiful, hilly landscapes with several nice climbs, you can enjoy the delicious sicilian cuisine and admire several places of interest in the area. Grand cycling tour of sicily this bicycle tour of sicily explores traditional southern italy and the heart of ancient magna grecia.
This 7 night sicily cycling break includes rides up mount etna and to the villages used in the godfather. The cycling in sicily tour starts in palazzolo acreide and ends in syracuse. Cycling and eating our way through sicily, italy youtube. The most varied cycling area in sicily lovely eastern coastline sicilys east coast features fome of the best views in the island, and for sure the most varied cycling, from the up and downs, to medium or super long ups. Sicily cycling club training camps, retreats and more. A cycling holiday in sicily will captivate and delight you. Tours in europe, including spain, italy, france, england and more. Cycling in sicily includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
And lets not forget the marsala wine, a fortified wine made in sicily which takes its name after the town where it is mostly produced. Sicily is the largest island in the med, with a fascinating history and incredible landscapes. Welcome to black roads giro ditalia cycling camp 2020. Book our bike adventure pack for your independent cycling adventure in sicily which includes access to our cycling app with all the local knowledge for a great ride from us and. West sicily self guided cycling holiday hooked on cycling. This bike vacation in italy explores west sicily by bike.
Self guided cycling in sicily is a fabulous way to see the real sicily with some slow travel biking in the northwest coastal areas. Enjoy an idyllic cycling holiday on the mediterraneans biggest island, sicily. East sicily cycling tour self guided cycling holiday in sicily. The most spectacular places to cycle in sicily culture trip. Experience some of the best of sicilys art and nature, food and wine and all under your own steam. Highlights along the way include modica, a town perched precariously on the side of a cliff and noto the most baroque town of italy.
Our leader made sure that we also packed in as much sight seeing as possible, so we learned a lot. We offer deep knowledge and a full time staff in the island as well as luggage delivery and top of the line bike rental. Sicily cycling week 7 days small group tour sportive breaks. Apr 18, 2020 a biking tour of sicily s eastern side cycling along the most beautiful baroque towns of sicily, mixing great cycling, monumental towns but also the warm sicilian hospitality and local food and wine from carefully selected spots. The coverage is mainly focused on northern italy and tuscany but there are some rides in the south, sicily and sardinia. Self guided cycling in sicily 8 days curious travel. Apr 28, 2020 what better way is there to get an introduction to sicily than by bike. Tariff 2020 for complete tour price breakdown please click the book now button and select your holiday tour date.
An excellent cycling trip, for me in a less well known area of southern sicily. You can discover the wwf reserve of torre salsa and from there the scenic route starts passing by realmonte capo rossello, scala dei turchi and porto empedocle, where is luigi. Cycle along quiet roads and leisurely paths through the anapo valley, stopping off for a creamy gelato or cappuccino and a slice of almond cake along the way. The old town of syracusa captivates immediately with more than 3000 years. Cycling in sicily is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Cycling in sicily the hilly and mountainous landscape in sicily is ideal for cyclists. A stunning cycle in southeast sicily, the largest island in the mediterranean and renowned for its rich history and baroque architecture. Discover the beauty of baroque and the stunning wilderness of palermo and the west side. Cycling sicily giardini naxos 2020 all you need to know. Beginning in siracusa syracuse, a unesco world heritage site with over 3,000 years of mediterranean history youll discover the interior towns in the valle di noto. It is a bicycle trip that takes 8 days taking you through noto, modica and syracuse in italy. Youll then head north again, to the coastal fortified town of ortiglia near siracusa, a perfect end to your cycling in sicily. There are 38 rides in the book, generally 34 days long.
We organize cycling holidays in sicily for you and your cycling friends, including accommodation, bike and car hire, transfers, bicycle tours and excursions. Our experience in the field along with the knowledge of the territory, will ensure you a well planned tour, safe and simple excursions, with accommodations which are comfortable and cozy. Every season all the top riders of the peloton come to sicily to train on the etna. Cycling map of sicily your bicycle adventure in sicily is only a few clicks away. Sicily cycling club offers guiding by experienced guides that have a extensive knowledge of the area. You will cycle through the val di noto, a unesco world heritage site, and discover the most fascinating cities of the region. Rent a bike and book bike hotels on your own for your unsupported bike tour in sicily or book a tour with us a local tour company run by cyclists and bicycle travellers. Starting from porto palo in melfi, you can bike to sciaccas center and then to menfi and montallegro. The secrets of sicily cycling tour starts from sicily and ends in selinunte. All your travel info for your cycling holiday in sicily. Check out our cycling map of sicily for some beautiful multipleday bike tours and day trips on the island. Each one has left a layer of culture, architecture, but also food and wine traditions. All about cycling in sicily, road bike and mtb rental, cycling with a local guide and nice bike routes in this region of the sunny island of sicily. Cycling here is both a physical and cultural experience where a touch of patience and humor go a long waywatch out for that rooster.
Explore the rugged coastline, staying in quaint and charming properties along the way. Discover the best sicily travel guides in best sellers. Mar 15, 2020 sicily is the largest island in the med, with a fascinating history and incredible landscapes. Sicily cycling club basic the simple way for you who just want to ride. Cycling around sicily is wonderful the island deserves to be seen slowly there are many associations organizing bike tours. Writing a good cycling guidebook is really hard, and ellee thalheimer i now kind of feel like were friends even though weve never met. Cycling sicily giardini naxos 2020 all you need to. Cycling the southern sicilian coast italy cycling guide. Nov 03, 2015 join your gypsynesters as we cycle our way though the southern coastal villages of italy.
The island is rolling throughout, with one large climb in mount etna. Sicily is not only the biggest island in the mediterranean but also one of the most fascinating, thanks to the incredibly diverse heritage left here by past civilizations including the phoenecians, greeks, romans, arabs, normans and spanish. Selfguided leisure cycling holiday sicily italy saddle. Sicily west coast cycling holiday cycle the rugged west.
Sicily bike tourist service is now a well established reality in sicily and in the city of catania, and operates in the cycling sector in a professional manner since 20 sicily bike tourist service offers. Cycling travels, training camps, guided rides and group rides. Cycling holidays in sicily cycling in sicily inntravel. Get your heart pumping while taking in some of the sprawling, guileless beauty that is the mountains and seaside of sicily cycling. Sicily cycling week 7 days small group tour sportive. On this exciting cycling tour we explore the southeastern part of the island, pedalling through the baroque gems of ragusa, modica, noto and. Sicily south east cycling holiday self guided tour. This bike vacation in italy explores east sicily by bike. After riding mile after mile in this setting you have deserved dinner of the local sicilian cuisine, celebrated with a glass of a local etna rosso. If your noncycling partnersfamily members would also like to come to sicily, we can combine an excursion for them with a bike ride for you. One of sicily s most popular wines is alcamo bianco a soft white which goes well with fish dishes, a soft white which goes well with fish dishes. Cycling sicily is a full service bike company in sicily the largest island in mediterraneo sea, offering road and mountain bike rentals, bike tours, a wild adventures on island.
Make your way to palazzolo acreide in the hyblean mountains, where youll spend your first night in sicily. This is a very enjoyable cycling holiday in italy on the island of sicily. Your trek travel guides will meet you at the catania centrale train station piazza papa giovanni xxiii, 2, catania, sicily at 10. Giro ditalia cycling camp in sicily 2020 experience etna. In the majority of cities and villages throughout sicily you will be able to locate and book a surplus of exciting biking tours that will. In the hearth of the mediterranean and in a strategical position since prehistory sicily has known several civilizations. The cycling was good, and the hills were more than manageable with my very dependable ebike. Cycle, sail, and hike sicilys volcanic aeolian islands on this bike and boat tour. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Escape to sicilys wild and wonderful west coast on this getawayfromitall cycling holiday. Cycling in sicily is not particularly dangerous, but a few safety tips wont hurt there are no bike lanes in sicily, but the sicilians are used to seeing cyclists on the road. Fly to palermo or trapani airport where a transfer is included to the first accommodation.
Our leader made sure that we also packed in as much sight seeing as possible, so we learned a lot of cultural background to the places we visited. Sicily is a fantastic destination either for a guided or self guided biking tour. A ride up into the remote and haunting altopiano ibleo area, a visit to the exquisite villa donnafugata, and the spectacular views from taormina are. Ive done one 10miler so far and was not disappointed. Mar 17, 20 lonely planet cycling italy this is one of only two books in english that cover the whole of italy.
Sicilys baroque ring biking tour italy cycling tours. The 10 best sicily bike tours with photos tripadvisor. Cycling holiday in east sicily sicily cycling inntravel. Select cycling holidays and bike tours from 119 organizers worldwide on. Beautiful beaches, incredible sea views, romantic windmills, ancient hilltop ruins and. Please have your first days cycling clothes and riding gear easily accessible, packed separately from your main luggage. Book our bike adventure pack for your independent cycling adventure in sicily which includes access to our cycling app with all the local knowledge for a great ride from us and our partners on top of the bike and gear rental. Lonely planet cycling italy this is one of only two books in english that cover the whole of italy.
Cycling sicily, bike tours of the island offer unique tours around italian island of sicily with the flexible itineraries and expert tour guides. By day enjoy geological wonders of these lush volcanic islands and in the evening dine on delicious authentic sicilian arancini and relax aboard the ship. East sicily cycling tour self guided cycling holiday in. Check out our cycling map of sicily and start planning your next biking trip. The main cycle route is in the province of agrigento that counts 170 km between sea and archaeological sites. Cycling sicily is a full service bike company in sicily, the largest island in mediterranean sea, offering road bike, mountain bike and city bike rentals, tours around sicily by bicycles, confortable shuttle service, mechanic, cycling training camp. And a huge social complexity that makes any trip special to us in search of authenticity. Take the chance to bike in some of the most beautiful places and roads in sicily from the sea to the mountains to the magical volcano etna.
Cycle sicilys south cycling holiday on the val di noto. A cycle tour of the unesco listed baroque towns of sicily. Secrets of sicily cycling by exodus travels bookmundi. You can enjoy food and folklore that can only be found in this land of sun and sea. Well then shuttle one hour to our scenic starting point. Pick up your bikes and detailed road book with all the maps and information youll need to make this selfguided cycling tour go smoothly. It is a requirement of booking this tour with hooked on cycling that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the chosen activity and for emergency evacuation and hospital care. Explore beautiful scenery at your own pace on a selfguided cycling holiday in. This is a very comprehensive book of hiking on the island is sicily i found books in italian, of course, but this is in english which was a huge bonus for me. It boasts great road surfaces, a mixture of terrain from coastal to mountain rides, and authentic italian food. Weve done two trips lake geneva to salzburg in 2012, milandolomiteslake garda in 2014 with this book and it has really never steered us wrong, which is a nearly. Book now from 669 our cycling holiday on sicily takes you through the south eastern part of the island. Now that you have a route, youll only need to choose the best bike and gear that you can get for your biking trip in sicily and get ready for your cycling adventure.
You can go and ride to erice, a lovely medieval town situated 750 meters above sea level, while your friends family members are driven there by bus, so you can all meet up for lunch. Sicily has offered to giro a perfect location, featuring all the specifications that cycling enthusiasts can find in italian stage race as a whole. If you are an avid cycler or are simply interested in taking a languid bike ride to soak up the nature of the italian countryside, sicily has the best trails for you. Sicily is one of the most alluring destinations for you as a cyclist. Buy lonely planet cycling italy travel guide 2 by lonely planet, thalheimer isbn.
Secrets of sicily cycling is a selfguided tour that includes accommodation in hotels, meals and others. All of the hosts and accommodations were wonderful in all regards. To book a sicily cycling holiday with scenic routes and hotels of character, call our expert team now. Instead, own your space and make sure the other road users can easily see you in time. The cycling tour of the realm of the baroque is an exceptional way to see this exciting part of sicily and inntravel provided first rate support from start to finish. On this exciting cycling tour we explore the southeastern part of the island, pedalling through the baroque gems of ragusa, modica, noto and other. Tours and excursions by mountain bike and cycling tours with paths of various levels, covering in particular the province of catania, which includes the etna park, the alcantara river and. Cycling in sicily is an experience that you will never forget. Sep 03, 2015 one of the negative aspects of cycling in sicilia is the amount of rubbish left by the roadsides. Besides guiding you through the most beautiful roads they will also tell you about the area you are riding. This lovely selfguided cycling holiday allows you to explore the remote and beautiful southeast corner of sicily, as you ride through natural reserves, past crystalclear waters and aromatic mediterranean vegetation. Youll be amazed by how much territory you can cover on these bike tours of sicily. From the coastal towns of balestrate, castellammare del golfo, alcamo marina and trappeto you can make several beautiful bike trips in the area. However, avoid riding too close to the side of the road.
It is a different way to have your wild adventures on the volcanic island. We organize tailor made cycling holidays for small and larger groups on the lovely island of sicily. Etna mountain bike tours by sicily bike tourist service. All your travel info for your cycling holiday in sicily book our bike adventure pack for your independent cycling adventure in sicily which includes access to our cycling app with all the local knowledge for a great ride from us and our partners on top of the bike and gear rental. We guide you to the roads of etna and into the unknown interior of sicily.