Turkode : C08BS
Reisen er levert av
Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinasjoner :
Reisen begynner : Ragusa
Reisen slutter : Siracusa
Aldre : 13+
Aktivitet :
9 dager fra
NOK 30 195

Oversikt

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.

Høydepunkter
  • Beautiful, unspoilt, coastlines; charming fishing villages; rich fertile valleys
  • Inspector Montalbano country - visit the haunts of the famous TV detective
  • Authentic Baroque architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Superb regional food and excellent Nero D'Avola wines
Viktig informasjon
  • 8 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in 4 star hotels
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Navigation app
  • High quality bikes
Inkludert
  • All continental breakfasts and 3 evening meals
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Route directions and maps
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
Ikke inkludert
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request) Compulsory single supplement.
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Return transfers unless booked as a flight inclusive package.
  • E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)

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Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination
  • 8 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in 4 star hotels
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Navigation app
  • High quality bikes
Food
Sicily's typically southern Italian cuisine is interspersed with many more exotic dishes reflecting the island's jumbled cultural past. Italian dishes like pasta alla norma (made with tomatoes, aubergine and grated ricotta) are often found on menus along with couscous (a north African speciality), or even pasta con le sarde (a pasta dish dating back to Phoenician times made from sardines, raisins, pine nuts, fennel, saffron, parsley and capers).The Arabs introduced citrus groves to the island and a popular drink today is granita made with crushed ice and lemon. This was traditionally drunk with sweet bread dipped in it as a lunchtime snack by Sicilian peasants.Fish is of course also abundant. Local specialities include pesce spada alla ghiotta (swordfish cooked with tomatoes, capers, onion, celery and potatoes) or tonno fresco alla brace (grilled fresh tuna).Sicily is famed for its desserts. Why not try cannolo, a crunchy pastry tube filled with ricotta cheese and studded with candied fruits, pistachio and chocolate? Or cassata, the Arab influenced cake made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit and chocolate pieces.Sicily is not traditionally famous for its wines, so it is surprising to learn that the island boasts one of the largest wine producing areas in the whole of Italy. Look out for the Etna DOC label and Corvo di Salaparuta. One of Sicily's most popular wines is Alcamo Bianco - a soft white which goes well with fish dishes. Let's not forget the Marsala wine, a fortified wine made in Sicily which takes its name after the town where it is mostly produced. Marsala is most commonly used in cooking to create nutty, rich caramelised sauces.
Weather

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.

Is this trip for you?

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.)

Priser / Datoer

Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.

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TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) Enkeltromstillegg STATUS REISE
lør, 20 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 04 mai 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 11 mai 2024 / søn, 19 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 18 mai 2024 / søn, 26 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 25 mai 2024 / søn, 02 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 01 jun 2024 / søn, 09 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 08 jun 2024 / søn, 16 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 15 jun 2024 / søn, 23 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 07 sep 2024 / søn, 15 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 14 sep 2024 / søn, 22 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 29 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 28 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 13 okt 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 Tilgjengelige
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) ENKELTROMSTILLEGG STATUS REISE
lør, 20 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 04 mai 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 11 mai 2024 / søn, 19 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 18 mai 2024 / søn, 26 mai 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 25 mai 2024 / søn, 02 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 01 jun 2024 / søn, 09 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 08 jun 2024 / søn, 16 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 15 jun 2024 / søn, 23 jun 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 07 sep 2024 / søn, 15 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 14 sep 2024 / søn, 22 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 29 sep 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 28 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 13 okt 2024 NOK 30 195 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 NOK 31 435 På forespørsel NOK 5 295 På forespørsel

Vi vil komme tilbake til deg med et tilbud på den forespurte reisen/pakken I løpet av 48 timer. Alle tilbud er uforpliktende og er vanligvis gyldige i 7 dager. Vi gjør oppmerksom på at reserverte tjenester kan bli kansellert innenfor disse 7 dagene og at pris kan endres inntil en endelig bestilling er mottatt.

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