
Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 9 - 40 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$4,395
7-day Bike Tour Only
$3,595
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Sicily, the Noto Valley & Syracuse
A banquet of sensory delights awaits you in Sicily. Your trip includes the sounds of pounding surf, dramatic vistas as far as the eye can see, delightful jasmine-scented breezes, and the delicious bounty of land and sea. you’ll sample it all on an artfully crafted itinerary that features exhilarating riding through olive groves, past Roman mosaics, and into ancient villages that capture the spirit of the past. Work up an appetite for cheese and honey, and savor the harvest of hotel gardens—even learning secrets of Sicilian cuisine from a local chef. Road cycling in Sicily has never been this good!
Tour Highlights
- Explore baroque Scicli with a local guide, and venture outside the city to the lovely Noto Valley.
- Tour an organic winery and olive maker in the canyons of the Iblean upland.
- Join your hotel chef for a hands-on demonstration of Sicilian cooking.
- Discover the fishing village of Marzamemi, recently restored to its 17th-century glory.
- Complement your cycling with basking in the sun or swimming at the beach.
What to Expect
This tour is rated Easy/Moderate. The rides are on paved country roads, mostly rolling, with little car traffic. On two days, a short shuttle takes guests up a hill, allowing them to ride along a crest and then downhill. The roads are good but in some rural areas, the terrain is uneven with a few potholes.
- Daily Mileage: 9 - 40 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar65º/42º
Apr70º/46º
May78º/52º
Jun86º/59º
Sep87º/62º
Oct78º/56º
Nov69º/48º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar1.6 in
Apr1.5 in
May0.9 in
Jun0.4 in
Sep1.4 in
Oct3.9 in
Nov2.2 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Taormina and one night in Syracuse in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in 4-star hotels and country estates | ||
13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners |

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Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - Taormina
2 Nights From $495 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
- 2 nights at Hotel Monte Tauro
- Airport car service for arrival
- Full day excursion with local guide on Mount Etna
- Private tour of Taormina with local guide
- Hospitality desk
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the Catania airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Taormina. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
At 9:30 a.m., our VBT representative will be in the hotel lobby to answer any questions and help you organize your time here. Then, enjoy a walking orientation tour through the historic center of Taormina. You’ll explore the main street which is full of historic landmarks, and browse the shops and cafés on Corso Umberto, the city’s pedestrian-only thoroughfare with its many baroque and gothic churches and palaces. Other attractions include the Piazza Duomo, beloved by such artists as Oscar Wilde, Alexander Dumas, and Richard Wagner and Piazza IX Aprile, a terrace-like square overlooking Mount Etna and the bay. This easy city walk takes about two hours.
If you’re hungry for more, visit the Greek Theatre and then walk up to the Castello Saraceno. Take the funicular down to Mazzaro beach for a swim in the Mediterranean or simply relax at our hotel’s magnificent swimming pool with its stunning views.
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning, put on your hiking boots, dress in layers, and be ready for a truly unique hike on Mount Etna. Your small group will meet your guide, an expert in volcanology and art history, at the hotel at 8:30 a.m. and shuttle to the base of the volcano. Based on the weather, your guide will determine the best starting point for your walk, but you can expect to hike at approximately 6,000 ft. (1,829 m) on unpaved terrain covered with ash and rocks. You’ll explore lava fields, hike around craters, and walk inside a lava tunnel. There will be plenty of rest breaks and time for lunch on your own. Your hike will conclude with a visit to the basalt column formations of the famous Alcantara gorges and you’ll return to Taormina around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.
You do not need to be an expert hiker for this excursion but it is important to have appropriate clothing and footwear. In the event of bad weather conditions (most likely in March and April, when snow may prevent hiking at that altitude), you will remain at a lower altitude and visit the Alcantara gorges or be reimbursed by VBT.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - Syracuse
2 Nights From $295 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at Grand Hotel Ortigia
- Airport car service for departure
- Hospitality desk
- City walking tour
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Catania airport will be provided (an approximately 50 to 60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

My father and I have done 4 trips to date with VBT, all in Italy. This was my first time to Sicily. My father and I had the best time: the places (e.g. Taormina) we visited and the food were beautiful and delicious. And of course, the best part of the trip is the company and expertise of the guides. Mauro and Sabrina are fantastic and completely made the trip for us.
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Being able to experience the beauty of Sicily on a bike was brilliant! I loved that I could go at my own pace and stop to soak up a view or take a picture whenever I wanted. At the same time I knew I was being looked after and that just down the road there would be lunch or a fun cultural experience waiting for me.
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