Cycling Safaris
Cycling Safaris offers guided and self-guided tours around Sicily. It is a weeklong tour that begins on the coast, in the small village Scopella. From Scopella, cyclists tour along the coastline, through the towns of Erice and Marsala as well as through Marsala's vineyards, where visitors can sample some of the local wine. During the middle of the trip, the tour veers away from the coast and toward Palermo. Visitors pass through more towns and villages in Sicily before finishing in Monreale, with its cathedral and Norman architecture. The tour includes accommodation, breakfast and two dinners along the way, as well as a 24-speed bike and transfers from Palermo airport.
Cycling Safaris
Belfield Bike Shop
UCD, Dublin 4
Ireland
011 (+44) 353 1 2600749
cyclingsafaris.com
Hooked on Cycling
Hooked on Cycling offers a tour through Sicily that begins in Ortigia, an island connected to Sicily by way of a small bridge. On the second day, visitors travel from Ortigia to Noto, which is famous for its Baroque style. In addition, there is a side trip to the Vendicari Nature Reserve, where visitors can see birds migrating from Africa. Other stops along the way include the ruins of a castle at Noto Antica, a visit to the Palazzolo Acreide, which features ancient ruins dating back to 664 B.C., and the Necropolis at Pantalica. The tour includes seven nights bed and breakfast, two dinners, luggage transfers, an information pack and maps.
Hooked on Cycling
5 Redmill Court
East Whitburn
Bathgate
EH47 0PL
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 1501 740 985
hookedoncycling.co.uk
Ciclismo Classico
Ciclismo Classico offers a nine-day bicycle tour of Sicily. The trip begins in Siracusa with visits to archaeological sites and a sampling of local food. On Day 2, visitors travel to the Necropolis in Pantalica. Other locations along the way include a visit to Caltagirone, famous for its tile and its 142-step La Scala. On Day 6, visitors get to hike up to the volcanic Mount Etna. Days 7 and 8 include a trip through Salina and a visit to Lipari to view its cliffs and beaches. The tour includes all accommodations, featuring an en-suite bath, breakfast, most dinners, two picnics, snacks and drinks, and bicycle rental.
Ciclismo Classico
30 Marathon St.
Arlington, MA 02474
(800) 866-7314
ciclismoclassico.com
