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Cycle Touring Italy's Islands - Sicily
Ride through the UNESCO Val di Noto and Montalbano's filming locations on an 8-day cycle tour through Sicily. 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 Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spanish. On this exciting cycling tour you will explore the south-eastern part of the island, pedalling through the Baroque gems of Ragusa, Modica, Noto and other filming locations of the famous TV series Inspector Montalbano up to Syracuse, the ancient Greek capital.
- CategoryRoad Cycling
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration8 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainHilly
- Distance188.3 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance31.7 miles
A great ride through the outskirts of the region. Accommodation was very good and the farmhouse stay and food excellent. Loved the pasta cooking lesson.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Pasta cooking and watching the olive picking
What did you think of your group leader?
She…
A great ride through the outskirts of the region. Accommodation was very good and the farmhouse stay and food excellent. Loved the pasta cooking lesson.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Pasta cooking and watching the olive picking
What did you think of your group leader?
She was excellent, fun, with us all the way and rapidly found a great alternative when it was too windy.
Do you have any advice for potential travelers?
Sicily is much easier than the Amalfi coast and probably don't need an E bike if you can cycle 50km. Really enjoyed Sicily.
This trip was so good for the soul: amazing guide (Iris), superman (Giuseppe), towns, laughs, food, beer, wine, sun, storms, swims and group - all in equal measures.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Inspirational no, but as a fan of Montalbano, I was beside myself with…
This trip was so good for the soul: amazing guide (Iris), superman (Giuseppe), towns, laughs, food, beer, wine, sun, storms, swims and group - all in equal measures.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Inspirational no, but as a fan of Montalbano, I was beside myself with giddiness when we got a quick look inside his 'police station and office' in Scicli. Lifetime firsts: I ate a prickly pear, cycled past fields of aubergines and pomegranates and found a fizzy water vending machine where you can fill your own bottle - why don't we have these at home?! I appreciated having 2 hotels where we stayed 2 nights each, particularly the agriturismo, with lovely pool and great staff. I loved all the places we visited, but Siracusa had a particular hold on me.
What did you think of your group leader?
Iris was wonderful. She made us all feel very safe, was super organized and attentive and good fun. A gem. Her side-kick Giuseppe was brilliant too.
Do you have any advice for potential travelers?
A bit of training beforehand would be good to help you up those hills, particularly if you haven't been on your bike for a while! Although, with e-bikes an option now, it's maybe not required. One point on the e-bikes, some people found them heavy and clunky on the descents. Bring a raincoat for any short, but heavy downpours. Be prepared for a lot of eating.
An excellent holiday all round. Beautiful scenery and architecture, great bikes, lovely company and a fantastic guide in Iris, supported brilliantly by the two Guiseppes!
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Cycling into Noto for a fab lunch after a challenging morning!
What did you think of…
An excellent holiday all round. Beautiful scenery and architecture, great bikes, lovely company and a fantastic guide in Iris, supported brilliantly by the two Guiseppes!
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Cycling into Noto for a fab lunch after a challenging morning!
What did you think of your group leader?
Iris is knowledgeable, a great leader and good fun to be on holiday with.