Self-guided bike tour
A Taste of Sicily
Discover the lesser-known corners of the province of Syracuse on this weekend trip. Cycle through the unspoiled hilly landscape and enjoy the famous Sicilian cuisine. Immerse yourself in the millennia-old history of this fascinating island. With our brand new e-bikes from Bianchi, the climbs are easy to master. If you prefer to cycle without a motor, we also have the right bike for you.
Difficulty level:
Easy with e-bikes/Medium with regular bikes
Distance:
35-45 km per day, 200-800 m+ elevation gain per day
Terrain:
paved roads
Start from:
Siracusa
Duration:
3 nights/4 days
Availability:
every day (on request)
Participants:
Minimum 2
Day 1
Friday: Arrival in Syracuse
On arrival in Syracuse, you will meet our representative for an orientation talk. Time for an individual walk through the old town of Syracuse, the island of Ortigia. Lunch is already reserved for you in a traditional restaurant at the Syracuse fish market, the “Fratelli Burgio”. Afternoon at leisure, we recommend a visit to the Archaeological Park of Syracuse with the Greek Theater and the Roman Amphi-Theater.
Day 2
Saturday : Syracuse Palazzolo Acreide 45 km/800m+
After breakfast, the bikes are ready for departure. You quickly leave lively Syracuse behind you and cycle along country roads with little traffic. Your first stop is Solarino, a small village far away from the tourist crowds. The ideal opportunity to stock up on provisions. For example, an Arancina from the bar on the piazza. The route then continues slightly uphill and soon you are surrounded by nature. Today’s stage ends in Palazzolo Acreide, a small but beautiful baroque town with magnificent churches. Palazzolo Acreide is popular with the locals because of its many excellent restaurants.
Long version: detour to the picturesque mountain village of Ferla and via the new cycle path through the Anapo Valley to Palazzolo Acreide (60 km/1,000 m+).
Overnight stay in Palazzolo Acreide.
Day 3
Sunday: Palazzolo Acreide – Noto Antica – Noto 36 km/200m+
Today we continue from Palazzolo Acreide to Noto. This route is simply a dream. It leads gently downhill through picturesque countryside with hardly any cars. The first stop is Testa dell’Acqua, a tiny, sleepy village that is a popular meeting place for a coffee break with local cyclists. From here, the route is slightly hilly between stone walls and olive groves to Noto Antica, the ruins of the original town of Noto, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 1693. From here, the route descends to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque.
Long version: from Noto Antica you cycle on to the panoramic plateau of the Cavagrande del Cassibile, the deepest canyon in the Hyblean Mountains, and downhill to Noto via serpentines with views over the entire coast. (50 km/300 m+).
Overnight stay in Noto
Day 4
