Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages

by Tripsite
Region
Sicily
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Rich in culture, history, and beautiful landscapes, Sicily, though part of Italy, seems a world apart. Conquered and influenced by one invader after another, it has emerged with a unique and distinct blended culture. Your week-long bike tour leads through eastern Sicily, an area of outstanding natural beauty with its nature reserves, crystal clear sea, and lush vegetation. Completely destroyed in the 1693 earthquake, the towns and cities were reconstructed in the understated elegance of the late Baroque style, characterized by soft ochre-colored houses and golden buildings in contrast with the typical flamboyance of earlier Baroque. The interaction between the changing light of the day and the soft hues of the buildings and monuments is both magical and mesmerizing. At the end of your cycling days, reward yourself with the tastes of the ancients, the renowned Sicilian cuisine, and wine!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Palazzolo Acreide

Palazzolo Acreide

Day 2: Palazzolo Acreide - Modica

52 km 407 m

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Palazzolo Acreide - Modica

Day 3: Modica - Pozzallo

32 km 147 m

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Modica - Pozzallo

Day 4: Pozzallo - Portopalo di Capopassero

44 km 121 m

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Pozzallo - Portopalo di Capopassero

Day 5: Portopalo - Marzamemi - Noto

35 km 151 m

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Portopalo - Marzamemi - Noto

Day 6: Noto - Syracuse

35 km 91 m

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Noto - Syracuse

Day 7: Syracuse

Syracuse

Day 8: Syracuse

Syracuse

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Sicily

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.