This 8-night, self-guided cycling holiday provides a wonderful introduction to Sicily's south-east, a part of the island renowned for its beautiful, unspoilt coastline, spectacular Baroque architecture and sumptuous regional cuisine.
This 8-night, self-guided cycling holiday provides a wonderful introduction to Sicily's south-east, a part of the island renowned for its beautiful, unspoilt coastline, spectacular Baroque architecture and sumptuous regional cuisine.
Your journey takes you along a mix of inland and coastal routes, starting amidst the Baroque splendour of Ragusa and Modica and ending in stunning Siracusa on the east coast. You'll cycle through lush valleys filled with olive trees, almond groves, vineyards and citrus orchards and patchwork puzzles of dry-stone-wall farms, as you cycle between UNESCO World Heritage Sites rebuilt in the typical late Baroque style after the famous 1693 earthquake. You'll take in plenty of Inspector Montalbano country - a treat for fans of the fictional detective series - including Scicli with its atmospheric streets and hilltop mausoleum as well as the charming fishing villages of Punta Secca and Sampieri. Following the scenic Mediterranean Route cycleway you'll head towards the sea, taking in sublime coastline, punctuated by golden sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages such as Portopalo di Capo Passero and pretty Marzamemi with its Arab history. After passing through Nero D'Avola wine country your holiday finishes in beautiful Siracusa, an ancient Greek city whose 'historical heart' is the island of Ortigia, accessed by a bridge from the mainland. Ortigia's grand squares, narrow medieval streets and romantic palaces and castles are a delight to behold.
Sicily has a good all year round climate, with plenty of sunshine and warm/hot temperatures. The summer departures ought to have daily hot sunshine and temperatures can reach 30 to 35 degrees Celcius. The earlier and later departures are likely to be cooler with a slightly higher chance of rain. In late summer there is the possibility of heavy thunderstorms, but these are usually short-lived.
Cycling ConditionsClassification: Self-GuidedAverage daily distance: 44.4km (28miles) No. of days cycling: 5Terrain and route: The majority of the route is tarmac, with a couple of streches of gravel along the way. Most of the rides are along quiet roads, with a couple of stretches of dedicated cycle tracks. Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodation, provide you with a map and route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace, while your bags are transported from one hotel to the next. It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There maybe others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The routes notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the hotels are normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service. When your bike is delivered you will be asked to sign a disclaimer form for the hire of the bike. The agent will also require your credit card details as a guarantee in the event of damage/loss of the bike (caused by deliberate, negligent or reckless acts.)
By accepting our offer in writing, you/you confirm that our terms and conditions have both been read and understood and that cancellation fees may apply if the trip is cancelled.
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | Single room supplement | TRAVEL STATUS | |
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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 / Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 / Sun, 05 May 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 04 May 2024 / Sun, 12 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 11 May 2024 / Sun, 19 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 18 May 2024 / Sun, 26 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sun, 16 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 / Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sun, 15 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 / Sun, 29 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 / Sun, 13 Oct 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Sun, 20 Oct 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available | |
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 / Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 / Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 / Sun, 05 May 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 04 May 2024 / Sun, 12 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 11 May 2024 / Sun, 19 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 18 May 2024 / Sun, 26 May 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sun, 02 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sun, 16 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 / Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sun, 15 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 / Sun, 29 Sep 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 / Sun, 13 Oct 2024 | NOK 30 195 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Sun, 20 Oct 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request | |
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 / Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | NOK 31 435 | On request | NOK 5 295 | On request |
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