Bike touring in Sicily - Baroque Tour

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From Baroque cities to the capital of Magna Graecia: A Cycling Tour through the Val di Noto passing through Marzamemi

If you love biking and travelling and haven’t yet explored Sicily, jump on a bike with us to go cycling in Baroque Sicily! This tour: Bike touring in Sicily – Baroque tour is tailor-made for you. Welcome to an exciting journey through the history, art, and nature of Southeastern Sicily, where ancient traditions blend with Baroque elegance and natural beauty merges with echoes of the past. This is the Val di Noto, a land rich in architectural treasures and breathtaking landscapes that will leave you breathless. Our cycling tour will lead you through this fascinating corner of Sicily, offering you an unforgettable experience among Baroque cities, coastal villages, and archaeological sites of great value. Val di Noto, Marzamemi, Vendicari, and Siracusa are the incredible stops on this journey.

Bike touring in Sicily – Baroque Tour: Discovering the Val di Noto by Bicycle

The Val di Noto is one of Sicily’s hidden gems, a region renowned for its extraordinary architectural and landscape beauty. Our cycling tour will allow you to explore this fascinating land, pedaling through the Iblei Mountains and visiting the charming Baroque cities of Palazzolo Acreide, Modica, Scicli, and Noto, not to mention the wonderful seaside village of Marzamemi. Each city has its unique charm, with cobblestone streets, Baroque churches, and historic palaces that will transport you back in time.

Bike touring in Sicily – Baroque Tour – The Magnificence of Syracuse

The culmination of our tour is represented by Syracuse, the ancient Greek colony and capital of Magna Graecia. Here you can admire the majestic remains of the ancient city, including the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, and the island of Ortigia, the pulsating heart of the old town. Syracuse is a city rich in history and charm, with its narrow streets, picturesque squares, and cozy restaurants where you can taste delicious Sicilian cuisine.

Cycling in Baroque Sicily: Natural Wonders of the Coast

But our tour doesn’t stop at the architectural and historical wonders of the Val di Noto. Along the coast, you will find a series of places of extraordinary natural beauty, such as the Vendicari Oasis, a protected nature reserve that is home to a rich fauna and flora, the seaside village of Marzamemi, with its picturesque colorful houses and fishing boats gently swaying on the sea, Capo Passero Island, a paradise for nature lovers with its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, and Isola delle Correnti, a magical place where the Mediterranean meets the Ionian Sea.

A Tailored Experience for You

Our cycling tours are designed for those who want to travel independently but also desire a range of services that make their cycling holiday comfortable and unique. With our knowledge of the territory and our years of experience in the cycling tourism sector, we can create a tailor-made tour that fully meets your preferences and interests. Let us truly make your journey to Sicily “yours,” giving you an experience that will stay in your heart forever.

We hope to see you soon cycling in Baroque Sicily with us!

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Transfer from Airport Catania to Palazzolo Acreide. Welcome briefing. Dinner at hotel.
After visiting the historical Old Town of Palazzolo Acreide, we will cycle through the beautiful territory of the Monti Iblei, a unique landscape, where rugged and wild areas alternate with pleasant green scenery, characterized by the typical stonewalls. We will have lunch in an Agriturismo. Rolling stage, climb at the end of the stage to Modica. We finish our stage in Modica. Dinner in a typical restaurant in Modica.
Cruising downhill through a beautiful Iblei canyon, you will arrive at Scicli, well worth a stroll through the small alleys, before we continue down to the coast to Pozzallo. Picnic in Pozzallo. We will pass through some typical wetlands, the “Patano Longarini” and “Patano Cuba”, a popular stopover amongst the migratory birds on their trips between Africa and Europe. The stage finishes at San Lorenzo. Possibility for swimming in Pozzallo and at the end of the stage in San Lorenzo. Dinner at the Hotel
Easy and short stage. We cycle on secondary roads between vineyards in the hinterland to the Southernmost point of Sicily, Isola delle Correnti where we can stop for a swim. We continue to Portopalo di Capo Passero and then along the coast to Marzamemi, a picturesque fishing village of Arab origins where we will have a picnic lunch. Early return to our hotel in San Lorenzo, time for relaxing near the pool or the nearby beach of San Lorenzo. Dinner at the Hotel.
On a flat road heading north along the coast, we will reach the entrance to the natural preserve and wildlife sanctuary “Oasi di Vendicari”, a wonderful and uncontaminated coast full of interesting plants and rare birds. Lunch at the Agriturismo Calamosche and possibility for swimming at Vendicari. After lunch we stop for a wine tasting in a winery. After this we continue to the most famous baroque town, Noto. Dinner at the hotel.
Today you can either take a day off from cycling and relax by the pool of the hotel or explore the city of Noto on your own.
Or you can cycle with us this slightly more demanding circular stage: we start uphill to San Corrado and arrive in Noto Antica, on the Monte Alveria. From Noto Antica we continue until we arrive at the vista point of the nature reserve Cava Grande del Cassibile (505 mt.), interesting also for the archaeological remains. The landscape is dominated by one of the deepest European Canyons (300 mt) and its steep walls. After a lunch at an Agriturismo or trattoria we enjoy a beautiful, panoramic descent of 7 km to the coast and then return to the hotel. In the evening transfer to Noto and return for dinner (dinner not included). (Lunch included only for those who participate biking).
Today we follow the coast further up north to Siracusa. Along the way we stop for a refreshing bath in one of the beautiful beaches. Picnic before arriving in Syracuse. In the afternoon return of the bikes and time for individual visit of the Archaeological Park of Syracuse (Greek and the Roman theatre, ecc.) or individual walking tour of Ortigia, historical center of Syracuse (Piazza Duomo, Cathedral, Temple of Apollo and the Aretusa Fountain). Dinner at a typical restaurant in Syracuse.
Transfer to Catania Airport.