Sicily's Baroque Routes Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
World Heritage Baroque towns that crown hilltops and cling to gorges
Protected white sands, pink flamingos and crystal clear rivers
Authentic almond cakes, excellent wines and fresh seafood pasta
Cycling on quiet roads and leisurely tracks
Guiding
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South-east Sicily is dominated by beautiful Baroque towns, green rolling hills and deep canyons carved by fast flowing rivers. Cycle along quiet roads and leisurely paths stopping off for a creamy gelato or cappuccino and a slice of almond cake along the way.
A region of astounding natural beauty, you’ll cycle past vast orange and lemon plantations, the gentle green slopes of the Iblei Mountains and the dramatic gorges and rock caves of the Anapo Valley. Experience four of the region’s UNESCO-listed baroque towns, with the unique layout of Noto and the ancient sites at Ragusa two of the most appealing. Wildlife fans should add an extra night in Noto to enjoy the protected white sands and lagoons at Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to pink flamingos, pintails and storks.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
3* Hotels & Local Guesthouses
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels and local guesthouses, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Ragusa-Ibla - Hotel Il Barocco
Palazzolo Acreide - Feudo Bauly
Noto - B&B Giardino del Barocco
Scicli - Albergo Diffuso
A mix of 3* hotels and guesthouses
Breakfast included, plus two evening meals (days 3 & 4)
Secure bike storage
Luggage transfers included
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation: mix of 3* hotels & guesthouses and an agriturismo
Board basis: Bed & breakfast plus two evening meals (Days 3 & 4) and one packed lunch
Luggage transportation
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks
Bike fitting
Local contact number for assistance
A chocolate tasting
Price excludes
Flights and inbound transfers
Bike hire
Entrance fees
Tourist taxes where applicable
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, repair kit, inner tube, pump and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. Helmets can also be provided at no extra cost - please add at time of booking if required.
Hybrid bike
Trek FX3 - hybrid bike with pannier rack, or similar model
Carbon road bike
22 gears without rack
E-bike
7 gears with pannier
Extras
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Bike hire
GPS device with tracks loaded
Transfers
Catania airport to Ragusa Ibla (1 to 3 people) - per vehicle price
Scicli to Catania airport (1 to 3 people) - per vehicle price
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take a train (Trenitalia) back to Ragusa Ibla and then a bus on to the airport.
Alternatively, take a train to Syracuse to spend an extra night. Then take bus from Syracuse direct to Catania Airport and fly from Catania.
Moderate cycling holidays are ideal for regular cyclists as the bike routes require a moderate degree of fitness, which you should have acquired by regular cycling.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.
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