In the morning, there’s a Meet & Greet at the hotel in Siracusa. After a thorough bike fitting, we’ll start the bike tour with the conquest of the Hellenic and Roman Island ride towards Noto; the Capital of the local Barocco Siciliano. We will cross Avola, which gives the name to the famous Sicilian grape. Later on, we will arrive at the exotic fisherman village of Marzamemi, where we will have an unforgettable aperitivo. Our next goal is Modica, the core of the baroque Sicilian style. In the evening, we’ll have our first Sicilian dinner together.

Meals: Dinner
Biking: 76 km / 47 mi
Elevation: 860 m / 2,821 ft
Accommodation: Poggio Leano, Donnalucata

Today’s journey will start with a ride to Modica town center, famous for its chocolate tradition, and we’ll stop for our own chocolate tasting at Cioccolateria Bonaiuto. Leaving from Modica, we will climb a high plateau before reaching Ragusa, where we will stop for a gelato or a coffee in the old town. Famous here are the gardens “Giardini Iblei” and the Duomo of Ragusa.

Then, we’re back in the saddle for a ride to the seaside town of Donnalucata, where they used to film the “Commissario Montalbano” TV series. Our last goal for today is Scicli. We’ll finish our ride with a short transfer from Scicli to the hotel or cycle a bit longer, if desired.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Biking: 65 km / 40 mi
Elevation: 1,301 m / 4,268 ft
Accommodation: Poggio Leano, Donnalucata

Today’s ride is a loop towards the ancient town of Scicli and the seaside town of Sampieri, where we can stop for coffee. After Sampieri, we will ride up and down close to the sea until we reach Donnalucata, where a gelato stop is a must at Blue Moon Gelateria. Tonight, a Sicilian-style gourmet dinner awaits us in the hotel restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Biking: 62.8 km / 39 mi
Accommodation: Poggio Leano, Donnalucata

Today’s ride starts with a van transfer past Ragusa in the morning. We will ride towards Chiaramonte Gulfi, the town of ceramics, mostly downhill for the first part, and then up and down till the Caltagirone climb. On the way, we can stop for a lunch break (at your own expense) directly in Caltagirone or just before, at Agriturismo Casa degli Angeli, if available. Later, we’ll arrive at Caltagirone, the town of artistic ceramics, famous for its ceramic staircase. There’s also a wine tasting and a delicious dinner included at the hotel at 6pm.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Biking: 60-82.1 km / 38-51 mi
Accommodation: Agriresort Judeka

Today, there’s a van transfer in the morning from Caltagirone to Catania to the Etna area, and a bike ride to Linguaglossa. Today’s ride is one of the more difficult of the tour. On some stops, we’ll have a coffee or maybe a light lunch for those who want it. Finally, we’ll arrive at Piano Provenzana, the ski area of Etna’s north side. Later on, we’ll go to Linguaglossa and have dinner at Villa Neri restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Biking: 56 km / 35 mi
Elevation: 700 m / 2,296 ft
Accommodation: Villa Neri Resort and Spa in Linguaglossa

On Day 6, we will climb up at “quota mille” road to reach Randazzo, where we’ll stop to taste some regional specialties. Then, we’ll have a hard climb up the Etna volcano. There’s an option to walk among the craters starting from the Mareneve plateau, with a hike of about 12 km / 7.5 mi. Those who opt for the hike will be picked up at the hotel and won’t bike today!

When the tour of Etna finishes, whether on bike or on foot, we’ll all go back to the hotel in Linguaglossa and arrive just in time for a wine tasting and a farewell dinner in the city center.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Biking: 57 km / 38 mi
Elevation: 1,000 m / 3,280 ft
Accommodation: Villa Neri Resort and Spa in Linguaglossa

On the last day, we’ll have one last ride to Taormina by crossing the Alcantara Gorge. The Alcantara Gorge is an ancient valley carved out by the spring water cutting its way out and down a calcareous rock formation. We’ll pass little towns such as Giardini Naxos, and the seaside road will take us up to the breathtaking town of Taormina, ideal for shopping, tasting, and visiting the Greek theatre. After that, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart back home.

Meals: Breakfast
Biking: 47 km / 30 mi
Elevation: 500 m / 1,640 ft