Scheduled
7 nights
Intermediate
382 km
5200 m
Join us on on the beautiful island of Sicily on our 7 day road cycling tour in the south of island. Our journey begins in Buccheri, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Continue to hisotric Ragusa Ibla and on to Noto and the ancient city of Syracuse on the mediterranean coast. For our grand finale we transfer east to climb the slopes of the iconic Mount Etna.
This is a tour for people who enjoy great riding, fabulous food and local hospitalty. Stay in historic buildings, see archeological wonders from the bronze age, Romans & Greeks and indulge the delicious local cuisine of Sicily.
Road
Intermediate
54 km
3 h 10 min
Visit Noto and Cafe Sicilia
Stay in Buccheri, one of Italy's most beautiful villages
Taste Siclian wines, made from vines grown in the fertile volcanic soil around Etna
Vist Donnafugata castle
Stay on an organic farm and enjoy farm to table dining
Climb the active volcano of Mount Etna
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
The Masseria Lo Zafferaneto stands in a 19th century structure which has been remodelled into a stunning hotel. The hotel is immersed in nature and surrounded by breathtaking views. It’s an enchanted place in which to enjoy the simplicity of Sicily of the past.
Stay in the peaceful rooms of the ancient Capuchin Convent of Ibla. The history of the building unfolds over the centuries, a silent witness over the valley to the events that struck this part of Sicily. The Capuchin Friars arrived in Ragusa in 1537. Today the Convent has been restructured and transformed: the ancient Cenobio has become a restaurant; the cells of the Capuchin Friars a Hotel, the oratory a small convention center; the library, the study room and the scriptorium a School of Mediterranean Haute Cuisine and Nosco with its Study and Research Center on Sicilian food and wine.
Set among baroque buildings, Hotel Porta Reale is located in the heart of the historic center of Noto. Recently renovated, the hotel spreads over 3 floors and has a panoramic roof terrace.
Stay on one of the oldest winery estates in Sicily located between the high slopes of Mount Etna and the Taormina bay on the coast.
The Filante SLR is an extremely lightweight aerodynamic bicycle used by World Tour team Astana. Enjoy a Shimano Ultegra Si2 groupset and DT Swiss ERC 1400 wheelset.
Our top of the range road e-bike from Wilier. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame, carbon wheelset and Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifting. The Filante Hybrid has a range of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. Range extenders are avialable to hire which doubles this range.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs - it's possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing - a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he's back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he's had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike! Mario has been a member of the ESC Team since 2019 and couldn't be happier! He looks forward to seeing you on the road soon!
Arrive to Catania Airport
Catania Centrale Train Station
11:00 am
10:00 am - group shuttle to Catania Centrale Train Station
Full Support
4* Hotels
Full board
Group arrival & departure transfers from Catania centre
High-end road bike rental is included in the tour
Italia! Pizza! Pasta! The Giro! Italy is a classic cycling destination with a huge variety of landscapes to explore & a history steeped in cycling culture. Italy is best enjoyed from April through to June and in the Autumn months.
A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.
50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.
The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.
We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
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