Luxury Cycling in Sicily: Food, Wine, and Etna Volcano Biking

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Region
Sicily
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This luxury cycling trip in Sicily blends culture, nature, and indulgence. Cycle through Sicily’s ancient towns, baroque architecture, and postcard-worthy coastlines. Conquer the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, and explore villages steeped in history. The tour includes Modica’s famous chocolate, creamy gelato, bold Sicilian wines, and local cheeses. This luxury cycling trip in Sicily is rated moderate and is designed to be a vacation, not a race. The pace is relaxed to enjoy the scenery, which consists of gently rolling terrain and some hills. Advanced cyclists who want to do more are accommodated, and backup transportation and support is always available.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Sicily

76 km 860 m

D2

Welcome to Sicily

Day 2: Loop Ragusa and Modica, Scicli, Donnalucata, and “Commissario Montalbano” site

65 km 1301 m

D2

Loop Ragusa and Modica, Scicli, Donnalucata, and “Commissario Montalbano” site

Day 3: Scicli and Sampieri

62 km 0 m

D1

Scicli and Sampieri

Day 4: Gulfi, Caltagirone and Ceramic village

60 km 0 m

D1

Gulfi, Caltagirone and Ceramic village

Day 5: Etna Volcano and Piano Provenzana

56 km 700 m

D1

Etna Volcano and Piano Provenzana

Day 6: Loop to Randazzo or Hike to Etna

57 km 1000 m

D1

Loop to Randazzo or Hike to Etna

Day 7: Alcantara Gorge & Taormina

47 km 500 m

D1

Alcantara Gorge & Taormina

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Sicily

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