Bicycle tours – Sicily Limes and Legends Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Catania

Arrival in Catania. Transfer to the booked hotel Overnight.

Day 2 – Catania

Full day at disposal to visit the city. Guided visits and activities can be requested and included in the itinerary. Overnight

Day 3 – Catania-Caltagirone

Morning at disposal. Free transfer to the train station and train to Caltagirone. Caltagirone is one of the Baroque towns of the famous Val di Noto, a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight

Day 4 –  Caltagirone – Modica (50 km by bike + 40 km transfer)

From Caltagirone you start cycling southwards until you reach Comiso, where a transfer will bring you to Modica. The upper town is watched over by the
magnificent 18th century façade of the church of San Giorgio. Overnight.

Day 5 – Modica – Pozzallo (35 km)

Before leaving Modica don’t miss the famous spicy chocolate! From Modica you will gradually descend alongside the characteristic caves of the Iblei mountains to Scicli, totally rebuilt in the Baroque style after the earthquake of 1693. Continue onwards through the marine centre of Pozzallo. Overnight

Day 6 –  Pozzallo – Marzamemi (55 km)

This day of cycling on an almost completely flat course will bring you to Portopalo di Capo Passero, continental Europe’s southernmost point. Before arriving to
Marzamemi, the beautiful island of Correnti marks the meeting point of the Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Overnight

Day 7 –  Marzamemi – Noto (20 km)

The route takes a turn to the north passing through the relatively untouched and pristine natural reserve of Vendicari, where you can relish the beauty of the
countryside. The trip continues north, ending in the city of Noto, considered to be the finest Baroque town in Sicily. Completely devastated in the earthquake of
1693, the city was rebuilt in the style of that time with beautiful honey-colored stone buildings, ornate churches and monuments surrounding attractive piazzas. Overnight

Day 8 –  Noto – Siracusa (40 km)

Heading north, the route continues towards Siracusa, the most important Sicilian town in Ancient Greece and home to Archimedes. With the Island of Ortigia in the
background, the centre of Siracusa is a wonderful example of ancient city. Overnight

Day 9 – Siracusa/departure

Free transfer to the train station and end of the tour (or proceed with your Italian trip)

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Total length: 200 km

Total vertical up: 1,170 mt

Terrain: 100% tarmac

The itinerary develops on low traffic side roads except for the short part entering Siracusa. Most of the stretches are on lowlands with some slightly hilly passages. This tour is however suggested to people with a minimum of bike practice