Grade

Moderate

Hotel Accommodation

Not Included

Airline Ticket

Not Included

Season

All Year

Bike

Included

SELF GUIDED BIKE TOUR

24 HRS assistance by phone; Road Book

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

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Difficult level excursion or tour on off-road trails with long challenging uphill parts and short technical uphill and downhill sections. Suitable for fit cyclists who have done similar trails in the past.

EXCURSIONS

Distance: 40 km up to 60 km with moderate metres of ascent
Level: Difficult (Medium on e-bikes)
Season: All Year

Price includes the following:

  • Bike rental or E-Bike
  • Bike accessories (helmet, repair kit etc.)
  • Hotel Accommodation in double room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Private transfer from Catania airport to Palazzolo Acreide arranged with Italian speaking chauffeur
  • Road Book
  • Briefing

What to wear and bring with you:

  • Comfortable clothes suitable for biking (bike gloves, padded shorts, etc), a rain/wind jacket
  • A change of clothes in case it rains
  • Closed shoes e.g. trainers or biking shoes (no flip-flops or sandals)
  • Sunglasses & sun cream
  • camera or smartphone if you want to take photos
  • A spirit of fun and adventure

 

LEGEND AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TOUR DETAILS & BOOKING INFORMATION

 

Day 1
Catania airport > Palazzolo Acreide
The tour starts in Palazzolo Acreide where you will have briefing and accommodation.

 
Day 2
Palazzolo Acreide > Modica
Km 48

Our ride starts from Palazzolo Acreide but, before cycling, we will admire its historical monuments through the picturesque lanes in the mediaeval part of the town. Cycling along the ibleo territory where landscapes are sometimes wild and bare and sometimes full of vegetation, but always beautiful with its characteristic “dry stone walls” as limit of properties. Accommodation in Modica.
Day 3
Modica > Pozzallo
Km 42

Before leaving the town of Modica, an amazing aristocratic village that rises on a cliff, you must taste the delicious spicy chocolate and visit the magnificen 18th century Church of San Giorgio. We will cycle downhill along a typical quarry of the iblei, reaching the town of Scicli, very evocative town. We will visit the centre with the ample Piazza Italia, the monuments and other impressive and scenographic buildings such as the Saint Barthelemy Church, looking out over a rocky landscape of ever-changing colours. After the visit, we will pedal to the marine centre of Pozzallo. Accommodation in Pozzallo.
Day 4
Pozzallo > Portopalo di Capopassero
Km 44

We will cycle on the flat, until we reach the Isola delle Correnti, the most remote point of the continent, between the Ionio sea and the Mediterraneo one, the same latitude as Tunisi. On the way you will have the chance to taste the wonderful “Vino D’Avola” in one of the many cellars. Accommodation in the area.
Day 5
Portopalo > Marzamemi > Noto
Km 32

Cycling on the flat before and gradually cycling uphill towards North, passing through the untouched and pristine Vendicari Natural Oasis, area of great scientific interest with a lot of flora and fauna varieties. Our trip continues towards north ending the day at the city of Noto, the capital of Baroque. Accommodation in Noto.
Day 6
Noto > Siracusa
Km 55

After having tasted the almond “granite” with the brioches, pride of the capital of the baroque as well as the many churches and palaces, we will cycle on the flat along the coast towards Siracusa, capital of the Magna Grecia, accommodation in the area.
Day 7
Siracusa
Time at disposal to visit the charming town of Siracusa, Neapolis archaeological park where the Greek Theatre rises. And the charming little island of Ortigia, historical and cultural centre of the town. Of big interest the Temple of Apollo, the Dome that is the outcome of successive transformations made to the grandiose temple of Athena, and the Fountain of Arethusa. Accommodation in the area.
Day 8
END
Breakfast and end of our services.
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