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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy:
Eastern Sicily: from Baroque Cities to the Capital of Magna Grecia
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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy: Eastern Sicily: from Baroque Cities to the Capital of Magna Grecia
Tour Facts Sheet
This tour explores southeastern Sicily and the famous baroque towns of the Val di Noto. The Spanish occupied this area in the late 17th century when 45 towns were destroyed by a single earthquake in 1693. In rebuilding the cities in the region they left a legacy of the most significant collection of baroque churches anywhere. Add to this the culinary delicacies (like the famous chocolate from Modica and local seafood) of the region, the famous red wine "Nero d'Avola" and the "Moscato di Noto" and you have an unforgettable bicycle ride. The ride takes you along the coast of southeastern Sicily to the southernmost point of the island. This is a perfect tour in the Spring and Fall. Add mileage to the easy day rides if you want more exercise or just take it easy and enjoy Sicily!
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Highlights
The secret recipes of Modica's Chocolate, Baroque masterpeices of Noto, Greek temples Norman castles and Arab architectures all in one island, 2,700 years old city of Syracuse, the Baroque influence in Sicilian cuisine, the homeland of Cannoli and Pistacchio pastry
Price
€1150 Single supplement: €200 Solo traveler supplement: €100 (in addition to single supplement)
Includes
7 days, 6 nights in 3-4 star hotels; 6 breakfasts; use of a quality 24-27 speed racing or hybrid bicycle; bike delivery and collection; bike fitting and briefing; detailed route descriptions; map; GPS with preloaded tracks; luggage transfers.
Countries Italy
Begin/End Palazzolo Acreide/Syracuse
Arrive/ Depart
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Total Distance
216 to 243 km (135-152 miles)
Daily Distance
35-55 km (22-34 miles)
What to Expect
Easy rides with a few short, steep climbs to hilltop villages.
Rating 1-2 View Tour Rating Descriptions
Terms Terms & Conditions
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Eastern Sicily: from Baroque Cities to the Capital of Magna Grecia
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Tour’s Dates:
Every Saturday from January 16 to November 27; on-request departures on other days are possible.
Self-guided tours Collections Program:
This tour is part of our Self-Guided Collections program Great cycling experiences abound throughout Europe! Since we cannot directly operate self-guided tours everywhere, we have used our vast experience and network in the continent to curate and offer self-guided tours on our website that are operated by select partners that we know and trust. These tours are similar in quality to those we operate directly in many ways – for example, the tour begins with an in-person briefing (in English); bicycles are provided in optimal condition, and each customer goes through a personal bike fitting at the tour start; the roadbook and step-by-step navigation instructions, as well as lodging/accommodations are of similar quality. If you have any question regarding this type of tours, please feel free to ask us!
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Palazzolo Acreide
Highlights: Fit bikes and take a warm-up ride as time allows
Arrive in Palazzolo Acreide today to begin your tour. We fit bicycles and will
provide you with your orientation materials for your tour. You can test your bicycles
on a short ride to the ruins of the ancient Greek site of Akrai, just outside of
Palazzolo. The small Greek theater is a beautiful remnant of this Greek colony
founded in 664 BC by the Greek colony of Syracuse.
Mileage:
optional
Accommodation:
Hotel Colle Acre
Day 2: Bicycle from Palazzolo Acreide to Ragusa Ibla to Modica
Highlights: Greek ruins at Akrai, the world famous chocolate of Modica,
World Heritage towns of Palazzolo and Modica
Take time to enjoy an extra morning coffee in the square of Palazzolo or return to
the ruins of Akrai to enjoy the site of this ancient Greek colony. Over the centuries
Palazzolo absorbed the influence of the Arabs, Normans, and the Spanish Baroque
architecture in its 16th-18th century churches. The stage stops in Ragusa Ibla, one of
the most beautiful baroque towns of the “Val di Noto”, picturesquely located on a
hilltop, and ends in Modica, famous throughout Sicily and Italy for its chocolate!
Modica chocolate seems to be a residual treasure from the Aztec world brought to
Modica by the Spanish in the 16th century. For some reason, Modica artisans picked
up and preserved the craft of making traditional Aztec chocolate while that skill has
Mileage: 50
km
(31 miles)
Accommodation:
San Giorgio
Hotel
http://www.hotelcolleacre.it/http://www.sangiorgiomodicahotel.it/http://www.sangiorgiomodicahotel.it/
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Eastern Sicily: from Baroque Cities to the Capital of Magna Grecia
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disappeared everywhere else. So chocolate tasting should be on your list for this
afternoon and tomorrow morning.
Day 3: Bicycle from Modica to Scicli and Pozzallo
Highlights: Scicli and bicycling along the coast
Before leaving Modica you might want to stock up on chocolate! There are
something like twenty producers in town! The most famous flavors are the vanilla
and cinnamon flavoured chocolates. Most unique is the chocolate with the hot
peppers said to be derived from the Aztec chocolatiers in the 16th century. So be
sure and pick some up for the road. Your route today takes you across the
limestone plateau to Scicli and on to the coastal town of Pozzallo. Pozzallo has
some of the best beaches in Sicily and is also a departure point for ferries to Malta.
Mileage: 42
km
(26 miles),
depending on
your choice for
today.
Accommodation:
Hotel Villa Ada
Day 4: Bicycle the coast from Pozzallo to Marzamemi
Highlights: The southernmost point in Sicily, coastal rides,
flamingos and wetlands, fishing villages
You'll reach the southernmost point in Sicily today as you pedal along the coast from
Pozzallo to Marzamemi. The British contingent of the allied invasion of Sicily
occurred along this coast in July and August of 1943. Near Marzamemi you ride by
the coastal marshes of Longarini and Cuba, important stopping points for pink
flamingoes and herons among other waterfowl. At Capo Passero you can look north
to the Ionian Sea and south to the broad Mediterranean Sea extending south to Libya
and southwest to Tunisia. Stop for a delicious seafood lunch along here. Your ride
ends just north of Marzamemi on the San Lorenzo Beach.
Mileage: 57
km (36 miles)
Accommodation:
Agriturismo
Vendicari
Tenuta Arangio
https://hotelvillaada.it/http://www.vendicari-agriturismo.com/http://www.vendicari-agriturismo.com/http://www.vendicari-agriturismo.com/
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Day 5: Bicycle from Marzamemi to Noto
Highlights: Coastal cycling and Noto - "capital" of Italian baroque cities
Spend a little time on the beach today if you wish as we have a short and easy ride
to Noto later this morning. We continue past more coastal marshes, including the
natural reserve of Vendicari. Our destination is Noto, famous in Italy as one of the
principal baroque towns of Italy. Noto harbors a number of baroque churches built
by the Spanish after the 1693 earthquake (that destroyed something on the order of
45 towns and cities in Southeastern Sicily).
Mileage: 35
km (22 miles)
Accommodation:
Hotel Netum
Day 6: Bicycle from Noto to Syracuse
Highlights: An easy ride along the coast; the ancient city of Syracuse
An easy coastal ride again takes us to the capital of Magna Grecia and the famous
Greek colonial town of Syracuse. Get an early start so you can take time to explore
the archeological ruins of Neapolis with the large Greek theater. In the center of old
Syracuse is the island of Ortygia where the Greek goddess Leto is said to have given
birth to Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo.
Short option:
Mileage: 38 or
55 km (24 or
34 miles)
depending on
your choice for
today.
Accommodation:
Hotel Gargallo
https://www.hotelnetumnoto.com/https://www.hotelssiracusa.com/hotel-gargallo/
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NOTE: This hotel itinerary is subjected to changes according to availability. City taxes are not included
LODGING UPGRADE: Room upgrades are possible in some hotels. Ask for availability.
Long option:
Day 7: Tour ends today
Highlights: Syracuse and the Greek ruins
The tour ends this morning after breakfast. Take more time to explore this beautiful
city. Thank you for travelling with us. Buon viaggio!
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GTA: How to get there and away
Starting point:
Hotel Colle Acre in Palazzolo Acreide
We recommend to fly into Catania (the closest airport to Syracuse).
We offer a private transfer from Catania Airport Fontanarossa to your hotel in Palazzolo Acreide (See
the “Services available at an additional cost” section for details).
Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania airport Fontanarossa to Siracusa then change and take a
bus to Palazzolo Acreide.
Ending point:
Hotel Royal Maniace in Syracuse
We recommend to fly out from Catania.
We offer a private transfer from your hotel in Syracuse to Catania airport (See the “Services available at
an additional cost” section for details).
Alternatively, you can get a bus from Syracuse to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Once you book the tour we will send you detailed information and different options on how to get to
the starting point and away from the ending point of the tour.
Luggage Transfers
Luggage transfer is included in your package. Normally, the luggage is collected from 09.00 at the reception of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 17.30. Every luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. Please make sure yours have correct tags. If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may need to have to pay directly a local taxi for the service. Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage. Normally you cannot use the luggage transport service to skip the stage. In case you need help to skip the stage, please contact our emergency number.
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Services available at an additional cost (ask for prices and availability)
Additional days extension:
• Tour of the historical Old Town of Siracusa Visit the fascinating Ortigia island, the historical and cultural centre of the city. The Old Town of Siracusa captivates immediately with more than 3000 years of history and archaeological evidence of practically all great civilizations of the Mediterranean.
• Cycling to the natural preserve "Valle dell'Anapo" Leaving Siracusa on a less frequented road in direction of Sortino, you will reach the entrance of the natural preserve of Anapo Valley. Here you can admire the hills of Pantalica, which harbours the oldest European necropolis with more than 5000 tombs in caves. Extra nights:
- in Palazzolo Acreide (before the beginning of the tour) the price for a standard double room is 115€ per room per night.
- in Siracusa (after the end of the tour) the price for a standard double room is 140€ per room per night.
Bikes:
- Electric bikes are available for an extra charge of €50 for a standard (7-day) tour. - Tandems are available for no extra charge for a standard (7-day) tour. - Carbon road bikes are available for an extra charge of €60 for a standard (7-day) tour.
Private transfers are available at additional costs (to be paid cash to the driver):
• from Catania airport to Palazzolo Acreide : € 45 per person • from Siracusa center to Catania airport : € 35 per person
Bicycle Specification
• All bikes come with a, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit. We can provide flat pedals, we don't provide clipless pedals as there are different kinds, so you'll have to bring your own pedals with you and we'll mount them on your rented bike. Hybrid bikes also come with a rear rack bag for carrying personal items, whereas road bikes don’t have a rear rack (but can still have a front bag).
• Helmets on request, 10 Euro for the trip, to be payed on the spot
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Hybrid Bike
Components Model
Frame Fuji A2-SL alloy
Fork A2-SL alloy blade, crmo steerer
Handle bar Oval Concepts, 6° sweep, 10mm rise
Handle stem Oval Concepts, +/- 20°
Central motion Shimano Acera 48-36-26
Cassette Shimano Acera, 11-32T
Saddle Oval Concepts
Seat post Oval Concepts, micro-adjust
Shifter Shimano Alivio
Front derailleur Shimano EF65, EZ Fire, 3x9
Units Shimano 105 ST-5700 o 5703 | Ultegra ST-6800
Brake Shimano 105 BR-5700 | Shimano BR-R561
Brake Levers SHIMANO 105 o FAC MIC
Rims Vera Corsa DPM27
Tyres Vera CityWide 700 x 28c
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Road Bike Please note: on this tour, road bikes come without a rear rack. You can still have a front bag to carry your
personal belongings during the ride.
Components Model
Frame Aluminum R-Lite | R-SL 2.0
Fork CARBON
Handle bar Control Tech ONE | Ritchey Comp Logic II
Handle stem Control Tech ONE | Ritchey Comp 4-axis
Central motion Shimano 105 FC-5700 o 5703 (50/34 o 52/39/30) | FC-
RS500 compact (50/34)
Cassette Shimano CS-5700F 2 | CS-5800
Saddle Selle Italia
Seat post Carbon | 6061 Alloy
Speed changer Shimano 105 RD-5700 2x10 o 3x10 | RD-6800 2x11
Front derailleur Shimano 105 RD-5700 2x o 3x | Ultegra RD-6800 2x
Units Shimano 105 ST-5700 o 5703 | Ultegra ST-6800
Brake Shimano 105 BR-5700 | Shimano BR-R561
Brake Levers SHIMANO 105 o FAC MIC
Rims Shimano 500 | Fulcrum Racing 5 | Fulcrum Racing 7
Tyres Schwalbe / Continental
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Carbon Road Bike Please note: on this tour, carbon road bikes come with NO rear rack and NO front bag.
Frame Carbon
Fork Carbon
Groupset Shimano Ultegra
Double chainrings 2x11
Cassette 50/34 e 11/28 o 11/30
Saddle Prologo Kappa RS
Wheelset Shimano RS100
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E-bikes
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Frame Trekking Alu triple butted
Fork Steel
Central motion FSA Metropolis Single 45T
Cog Set SRAM Powerglide 1030 10V 11 - 36T
Speed changer SRAM VIA Centro 10V
Engine 8FUN CST 250W
Battery Panasonic Li-Ion 36V 9Ah
Electrical system Mahitech Custom, LED Console & Brake Cut off
Rims Gipiemme Nisi 28" Custom
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic 26x2.25 Performance faltbar / fold
Shifters SRAM VIA Centro - Trekking
Brakes Tektro V-Brakes
Accessories Mudguards, Kickstand, Rear Carrier, Water Bottle
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Tandem
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Frame Alu double butted
Fork Aluminio - Aluminium
Central motion Truvativ Firex Tandem 26-36-48T
Cog Set Shimano XT CS-M770 11-32T 9-speed
Speed changer Shimano XT RD-M772 Shadow
Rims DT Swiss 533d 26"
Tyres Schwalbe Big Apple 26 x 2.35 Performance
Shifters Shimano XT SL-M770A
Brakes Magura MT5 4-Kolben - 203 mm
Accessories Mudguards, Kickstand, Rear Carrier, Water Bottle
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Chariot
Single-seater with safety flag, stroller kit and walker kit (16” front wheel), double cover (against
insects and bad weather).
Innovative folding system, parking brake easily usable in order to lock the wheels.
Reflective materials for the marking of the height and width of the trailer.
TÜV certificate with Toxproof quality seal.
* Places: Single-seater
* Shoulders width: 44cm
* Leg length: 60cm
* Head Height: 61cm
* Seat: 5-point harness
* L x W x H: 106cm / 70cm / 81cm
* L x W x H folded 109cm / 70cm / 26cm H
* Handle height: 95-107cm
* Weight / load: 14kg / 35kg
* Frame: steel, aluminum body, bumpers
* Wheel size: 47- 406/20 x 1.75 steel wheels with spokes in zinc
* Helm attack Ø 28.6mm
* Suitable for a baby seat (bottle holder Weber)