Sicily Road Cycling Tour

Arrive in Caltagirone at your own pace, ready to begin your Sicilian adventure. You'll be handed your roadbook and maps, along with a full briefing on the route ahead, giving you everything you need to explore the island your way.

Set off from Caltagirone on quiet, low-traffic roads to Piazza Armerina, where you can visit the Roman Villa del Casale. Only discovered in 1950, it's home to some of the finest multicoloured Roman mosaic pavements in the world. After exploring, you'll ride back to Caltagirone to complete the loop.

A rich and varied day, blending history with striking natural scenery. Your first stop is Vizzini, the small town that inspired several of Giovanni Verga's novels. From here, ride on to a plateau cut through with deep canyons, known locally as "cave," including the beautiful Valle dell'Anapo, surrounded by the villages of Ferla, Cassaro and Palazzolo Acreide. Expect a continuous rhythm of ups and downs throughout the stage.

Begin with a visit to the historic centre of Palazzolo Acreide, before riding through the Monti Iblei, a striking landscape of rugged hills and green countryside, characterised by traditional dry stone walls. This shorter stage also gives you time to visit one of the region's architectural gems, Ragusa Ibla.

An easier day in the saddle, starting with a gentle downhill through a beautiful Iblei canyon into Scicli, well worth a wander before continuing to the south coast. You'll reach Isola delle Correnti, the meeting point of the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, before continuing on through Portopalo di Capo Passero, Sicily's southernmost town, the ancient fishing village of Marzamemi, and the Vendicari wildlife sanctuary, an unspoilt coastline rich in rare birds and plant life. The day finishes in Noto, Sicily's most celebrated Baroque town.

Climb up to San Corrado and on to Noto Antica, perched on Monte Alveria. From here, continue to a spectacular viewpoint over the Cava Grande del Cassibile nature reserve, home to Europe's deepest canyon at 300 metres, as well as fascinating archaeological remains. From here, head north towards Siracusa.

Spend the day exploring the historic centre of Siracusa, with time to discover Ortigia island, the historical and cultural heart of the city. With over 3,000 years of history behind it, Siracusa's old town holds archaeological traces of nearly every great civilisation of the Mediterranean.

Depart at your own pace, or extend your stay to explore further. Just let us know when booking and we'll help plan your extension.