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Sicily themed tour: "Cycle Tour" - 8 days

Flat rate per person without flight, services as described here - valid until December 31, 2021 (departure):

€3,196

Accommodation in a double room. Single room surcharge: 180 € per person.

Description

Experience Sicily on a bike? Yes, you can! On this Amuninni themed journey you will discover deep gorges, the unique flora of Sicily, catch unique perspectives on the wonderful sea, meet the myths of Odysseus, historical cities, film backdrops from "The Godfather", follow in the footsteps of Commissario Montalbano and enjoy delicious wine. The bikes - modern touring bikes or e-bikes - we provide you with assistence directly on site. We guarantee the execution of this trip for 4 persons or more.   You come with friends or family (at least 4 people)? Talk to us - we will organize your own flexible trip.

Discover the program:

Relaxed arrival at Catania airport, individual transfer by car or minibus to the hotel in the Catania region and overnight stay

Distance: 50 km, Difference in altitude: 400 m, Difficulty: medium-light

We start with our pre-selected e-bikes or touring bikes from the hotel and ride through orange plantations, admiring cactus plants and the Macchia Mediterranea. We drive along the river Alcantara, and after about 15km reach deep gorges, make a stop here and visit the area.

We continue to Francavilla di Sicilia. Here we stop for a city tour and visit an oil mill where we also carry out a tasting.

In the afternoon we drive up to the mountain village “Motta Camastra”, where parts of the film “The Godfather” were shot. Here you have one of the most beautiful views of mount Etna.

Back to the hotel by bike.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Distance: 30 km, Difficulty: easy

In the morning after breakfast departure by bus to Acireale for our City Bike Tour.

Then continue to Aci Trezza. This village is known for Odysseus: Here the Cyclops hurled the huge rocks at seafarers. The gigantic rocks are still in the sea today, which has been declared a nature reserve in this region.

After the visit we continue along the coastal road to Catania and tour across the city with our bikes: “City tour on Bike”.

Afterwards we return the bikes and enjoy a little free time on site.

Afterwards we head back to the hotel by bus.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Today is our day off in Catania. Stroll, discover, shop, relax…

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Distance: 30 km, difference in altitude: 100 m, Difficulty: easy 

Today we check out of our hotel and take the bus to Syracuse. Here an old train line was converted into a cycle path. We pass the beautiful rocky coast, ancient walls from antiquity, a tuna factory and let ourselves be enchanted by the fantastic view of the sea.

So we reach the city of Siracusa, which we visit from the bike: “City Tour on Bike”. We also look at the old town of Ortigia. temples, churches, alleys and a market. Ortigia is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily. 

In the afternoon we cycle to the Nature Reserve Fonte Ciane. There the bikes are picked up. We continue by bus to our new accommodation.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Distance: 50 km, Difference in altitude: 100 m, Difficulty: easy

Departure by bus to Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. Visiting the city…and then we go on a bike: We cycle south to the bird sanctuary Vendicari and visit it.

We continue to Marzamemi. Here we will visit a winery and taste the wine. In Marzamemi we experience a city tour. Afterwards we all have some free time for relaxation and inspiration.

Then we continue with our bikes to Portopalo, where the two seas meet.

Here we are picked up by the bus that takes us back to the hotel.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Distance: 40 km, Difference in altitude: 150 m, Difficulty: easy

Departure by bus to Ragusa, where we find our bikes. Through the alleys of Ragusa Alta we drive to Ragusa Bassa or visit IBLA – and on to Modica City.

We visit Modica City as “City Tour On Bike”. There is also a tasting of the delicious chocolate produced here. Afterwards leisure time, in the afternoon we continue to Scicli.

We also look at Scicili on a “City Tour on Bike” and then discover more on our own.

Here we are picked up by the bus and taken back to the hotel.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Transfer to the airport and return journey.

Departure and destination airport

Catania International Airport

Dates

from 3.7.2020, every Saturday

Accommodation

Three- to four-star hotels (country category)

Catering

Half board

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Booking request

The Amuninni team is looking forward to welcoming you as a guest in Sicily soon! At Amuninni, we attach great importance to individual care and a relaxed and fair holiday experience “from human to human”. That’s why we are happy to receive your request here on our website – and then discuss all the details with you by phone or e-mail. 

Our round trips and hiking tours take place in small groups of 4 – 10 people. If you come with your family, friends or colleagues (at least 4 people), we are happy to organize appointments and tours individually. Otherwise you will find all important dates and key dates at the top of the description. 

What happens after your request? You will receive information about the availability of the trip and your contract documents. If you like everything, you confirm our offer and we will send you payment information to complete your booking: You pay the travel price conveniently and securely either by bank transfer or via an encrypted connection via credit card, instant bank transfer, GiroPay or PayPal. After payment you will receive the phone number / WhatsApp of your tour guide

If you have any questions, please contact the Amuninni team – details can be found on our contact page.

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