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Tour Code : MWY
The journey is provided by
Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinations : Sicily
Tour Starts : Palazzolo Acreide
Tour Ends : Syracuse
Group Size : 6 - 16
Ages : 16+
Activity :
8 days from
NOK 24 740

Overview

Ride through the Unesco-listed Val di Noto and filming locations of Montalbano

Sicily is not only the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, but also one of the most fascinating. An incredibly diverse heritage of civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spanish, have all left their mark. On this exciting cycling tour, we explore the southeastern part of the island, pedalling through the baroque gems of Ragusa, Modica and Noto and many locations that provided the setting for the long-running television series Inspector Montalbano. We end in Syracuse, the ancient heart of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece). Along the route, we enjoy landscapes of farmlands, deep gorges and dramatic coastal scenery. Sicily has hosted sections of the Giro d’Italia over the years, making it the perfect setting for keen cyclists. No trip to Sicily is complete without sampling some of the regional cuisine, considered among the best in Italy.

Highlights
  • Ride through six Unesco baroque towns in the Val di Noto, Marzamemi and Syracuse
  • Take rewarding scenic climbs and coastal rides alongside crystal-clear seas
  • Ride through picturesque countryside and quaint villages
  • Sample superb regional cuisine and wine
  • Cool off with swimming pool dips on five days and sea swims on four days
Key Information
  • Seven nights in standard and comfortable hotels
  • Six days of cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
  • Group normally 6 to 16. Minimum age: 16
  • 95 percent paved; quiet, rural and undulating roads
  • Local bike hire included
  • E-bikes available for an additional cost
Included
  • All breakfasts and one dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Local bike hire
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request )
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Local city taxes (approximately €15)
  • E-bike hire

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The trip destination
  • Seven nights in standard and comfortable hotels
  • Six days of cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
  • Group normally 6 to 16. Minimum age: 16
  • 95 percent paved; quiet, rural and undulating roads
  • Local bike hire included
  • E-bikes available for an additional cost
Food
All breakfasts and one dinner are included. Sicilian cuisine is a mix of the different cultures that have called this island home over the millennia: from the Greek and Arabs to the Normans and Spaniards. Soil here is incredibly fertile, with a perfect climate for the cultivation of fresh produce, such as olives, oranges, lemons, aubergines (eggplant), tomatoes, pistachios, almonds, grapes and more. Additionally, mussels, clams, tuna, swordfish and anchovies are fished right off the coast. This wide range of high-quality ingredients serves as a base for myriad dishes, resulting in a cuisine that’s fresh, varied and delicious. Sicilian wines are also superb: grillo and inzolia are excellent white wines, Cerasuolo di Vittoria and Nero d’Avola are both fabulous reds, and marsala, moscato and zibibbo are wonderful dessert wines. As nearly 90 percent of Italian lemons grow in Sicily, sampling the local limoncello is a must. On this trip there is the chance to join an optional picnic lunch, prepared by the support driver and your leader. Dinners are taken at the hotels or local restaurants recommended by your guide, according to your budget and preferences.
Weather

Sicily has a good year-round climate, with plenty of sunshine and warm-to-hot temperatures. The summer departures ought to have daily hot sunshine and temperatures can reach 30C-35C (86F-95F). The earlier and later departures will be cooler with a slightly higher chance of rain – make sure you pack some warm clothing if you travel in low season. In late summer, there is the possibility of heavy thunderstorms, but these are usually short-lived.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate) and classified as Road.

Six days of cycling

Partial vehicle support (due to limited seats) and a cycling guide.

The route is 95 percent paved

There are no transfers to or from hotels: all the rides are door-to-door. Most of the cycling is along flat to hilly paved roads (mainly traffic-free); days 2 and 6 include more demanding ascents and undulating routes, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. As we approach the main towns and cities, such as Syracuse, there are busier sections with traffic at peak hours.

A support vehicle, with limited spare seats and driven by a bicycle mechanic, is available throughout the trip, following at all times (pedestrian areas excluded). The driver will help you at junctions by giving route directions and allowing you to access any items you don’t wish to carry on the bike.

E-bikes are available on request for a fee payable prior departure.

If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative.

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