Cycling holidays Sicily Southeast
Cycling: Sicily
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Self-guided tour
- Number of participants: minimum of 2 people
Arrival in Palazzolo Acreide
After visiting the historical Old Town of Palazzolo Acreide, you will cycle through the beautiful territory of the Monti Iblei, a unique landscape, where rugged and wild areas alternate with pleasant green scenery, characterized by the typical stonewalls. On your way to Modica there is a short climb of 3 km.
Modica – Pozzallo
Before you leave Modica you should taste the famous chocolate, e.g. spiced with hot chili peppers. Cruising downhill through a beautiful Iblei canyon, you will arrive at Scicli, well worth a stroll through the small alleys, before you continue down to the coast to Pozzallo.
Pozzallo – Marzamemi
This day the road will be completely flat. You will pass through some typical wetlands, the "Patano Longarini" and "Patano Cuba", a popular stopover amongst the migratory birds on their trips between Africa and Europe.
Cycling along the shore you will reach the southernmost point of Sicily, the island "Isola delle Correnti", which lies on the same latitude as Tunis and marks the watershed between the Ionian and the Mediterranean Sea. Continuing through Portopalo di Capo Passero and Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village, you will finish your ride in San Lorenzo.
Marzamemi – Noto
On a flat road heading north along the coast, you will reach the entrance to the natural preserve and wildlife sanctuary "Oasi di Vendicari", a wonderful and uncontaminated coast full of interesting plants and rare birds. After this you will continue to the most famous baroque town, Noto.
Noto – Siracusa
The flat stage will lead you up north along the coast ending in Syrakus, metropolis in ancient Greece. Here you can visit the excavation site “Parco Archeologico Neapolis” and the old town of Ortigia (UNESCO World Heritage). Longer option possible more difficult option possible through the hinterlands with view point and beautiful descent.
Departure or extension
End of tour and individual departure or extension with additional days. Possibility to make an individual city tour through Siracusa or the the nature reserve “Valle dell’Anapo” (Gorges of Pantalica, the biggest antique necropolis with over 5000 cave excavations).
Tour character
The route follows mainly less frequented secondary roads. Most of the parts are flat, some are light uphill sections. This tour is suitable for all healthy persons with a little bit of bike practice. In July and August you have to anticipate at the coast with a higher volume of traffic. Depending on your personal preference and fitness, on day 5 you will be able to choose between two different tracks varying in elevation profile and/or distance covered.
| Season 1 01.02.2024 - 30.06.2024 01.09.2024 - 30.11.2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 01.07.2024 - 31.08.2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Sicily South-East, days 7, IT-SIRPS-07A | ||
| Base price | 765.- | 949.- |
| Surcharge half board 6x | 249.- | 249.- |
| Surcharge solo traveler | 149.- | 149.- |
| Surcharge single room | 299.- | 299.- |
Category A: 3*- and 4*- hotels
| Season 1 Feb 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 Sep 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Palazzolo Acreide | ||
| Double room p. P. | 59.- | 59.- |
| Surcharge single room | 25.- | 25.- |
| Siracusa | ||
| Double room p. P. | 79.- | 79.- |
| Surcharge single room | 45.- | 45.- |
Included:
- Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer
- Carefully elaborated route
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room
- GPS-data is available
- Service hotline
Please note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Optional:
- If half-board dinner (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
- Transfer Airport Catania - Hotel Palazzo Acreide, CHF 75.- per person payable on spot, reservation is necessary (from 2 persons) (group prices starting from 4 persons on request)
- Transfer Hotel Siracusa - Airport Catania CHF 55.- per person, payable on spot, reservation is necessary (from 2 persons) (group prices starting from 4 persons on request)
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
- Airport Catania
Other important information:
- The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
- Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.
