Sicily Cuisine and Ride E-Bike Tour
Activity Level: ⬤⬤⬤
Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
Dates 2025: Sep 5 - 11 | Sep 19 - 25 | Sep 26 - Oct 2 | Oct 3 - 9 | Oct 10 - 16 | Oct 17 - 23
Price from: €3999 Single supplement: €999
Dates 2026: Mar 27 - Apr 2 | Apr 3 - 9 | Apr 17 - 23 | May 1 - 7 | May 8 - 14 | May 24 - 30 | Jun 12 - 18 | Jun 26 - Jul 2 | Sep 4 - 10 | Sep 18 - 24 | Sep 25 - Oct 1 | Oct 2 - 8 | Oct 9 - 15 | Oct 16 - 22
Price from: €4199 Single supplement: €950
Unique in every detail, Sicily means magical landscapes, stunning architecture and delicious food, with enchanting villages beneath majestic Mount Etna.
Make no mistake about it, Sicily has a rhythm and heartbeat that runs out of kilter with the rest of Italy. Sicilians are rightly proud of their exquisite island which offers its very own twist on Italian cuisine, Italian language, and Italian culture. There is no better place to explore the island and its many highlights than from Catania. With stunning architecture, close proximity to Mount Etna and beaches that will take your breath away, Catania is everything you can want and more. The riding on the island also offers great variety which makes it the perfect location for riders of all abilities. The tour also includes an abundance of off-bike tours allowing you to learn and experience the very best of Sicilian art, history, and culture. So why not put Sicily on your bucket list and join us for a very special week of pedalling and exploring the island? Never have you deserved a holiday more.
START LINE: Catania
FINISH LINE: Catania
TOTAL DISTANCE: 281km
TOTAL ASCENT: 5530m
Magical & Unforgettable
What to look forward to…
Amazing riding through UNESCO heritage towns and villages.
Riding up the world famous Mount Etna.
Wine tasting and vineyard tour at our favourite Sicilian maker.
Enjoying amazing food and drink with new friends.
The famous Sicily weather gently warming you as you ride.
Visit the Piazza where some of "The Godfather" was filmed.
The Perfect Cycling Holiday
Is this what I’m looking for?
Riding with some challenge.
Beautiful and historical towns.
Amazing food, weather and views.
Stopping for a coffee on my rides to take it all in.
Meeting new people and sharing my cycling experiences with them.
Mount Etna
Wine Tasting
Transfers
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Home of the Godfather
Guided Rides
WELCOME TO MARZAMEMI
45 km | 280 m elevation
After meeting at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, we head south along the Ionian Sea, once ploughed by merchant ships from the Byzantine Empire. On the way we pass the town of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the magic of its architecture. Our destination is the gorgeous Zahir Country House Hotel, with its spa, pool and nearby beach. After the bike build and fitting session, we stretch our legs with a coffee ride to the tiny fishing port of Marzamemi, built in the years when the Spanish ruled the island.
Zahir Country House | Noto
SOUTH COAST LOOP
66 km | 740 m elevation
Today’s flat ride takes us to Modica, the second UNESCO World Heritage Site of the trip (and it’s only day two)! Set on a vast plateau furrowed by fast-flowing rivers into deep canyons, Modica is celebrated for its Baroque architecture but also for a performance-enhancing substance dear to everyone who has ever ridden a bike: chocolate! It has been prepared here the way the Aztecs taught the Spanish in the 16th century, when the Spanish ruled Sicily. The locals show it off in an annual international chocolate trade show, Choco Barocco.
Zahir Country House | Noto
BAROCCO MEDIEVAL RIDE
39 km | 950 m elevation
Today’s rolling ride sends us tumbling through space-time the way only Sicily can. The walled town of Nono Antica was built by the Greeks, fortified by the Romans and elaborated by the Arabs before the 1693 earthquake paradoxically preserved it for future generations. From Nono Antica we ride over to the town of Palazzolo Acreide, mentioned in Thucydides’ “History of the Peloponnesian War”, written 400 years BC. Surrounded by breath-taking archaeology, Palazzolo’s 18th century Basilicas are inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. We dine as the sun sets over magical Siracusa.
Zahir Country House | Noto
TAORMINA DISCOVERY RIDE
40 km | 750 m elevation
We change hotels to the Capotaormina in Taormina, then set off on a hilly ride to magical Isola Bella, a storybook island that is now a nature reserve, and then tiny Castelmola, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, atop a rocky hilltop above the Ionian Sea. Castelmola rubs shoulders with the big attraction of the day, unforgettable Taormina, a magnet for artists and writers and a staple of the nineteenth-century Grand Tour, set on a hillside with the sea to the east and awe-inspiring Etna to the west.
UNAHOTELS | Capotaormina
MOUNT ETNA LOOP
40 km | 1800 m elevation
It’s the big one, 65 km of climbing on one of world cycling’s most surprising settings. Seven times a stage finish in the Giro d’Italia, Mount Etna is Italy’s tallest peak south of the Alps, although its altitude is subject to change (in 2021, it was so active that it grew by 30 m). We ride out of Taormina to Linguaglossa, founded in 1566 on a lava stream on the northern side of Etna. Then we ride to the top, if the gods and monsters said to inhabit the volcano let us! E-Bike friendly day!
UNAHOTELS | Capotaormina
ARRIVEDERCI
Like all good things, our Sicilian adventure has come to an end. It’s time to make sure we have each other’s numbers (friendships formed in the saddle have a habit of lasting a lifetime) and head for back to Catania – Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), where it all began what seems like a lifetime ago, to say our farewells. Assimilating a week in one of the great cultural crossroads of the world will take longer. There’s every chance you’ll still be working it out on your next Italy Bike Tours holiday!
THE GODFATHER RIDE
57 km | 1110 m elevation
If you have seen Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, you already know some of today’s 50 km hilly ride. The fictional village of Corleone was actually a composite of several of today’s destinations, Forza d’Agro and astonishing Savoca, which is listed as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages but is really a collection of about 100 tiny hamlets, set on rocky hillside. The bar where Michael Corleone first spoke to Mr Vitelli, Apollonia's father, is really Savoca’s 18th-century Palazzo Trimarchi. You can’t come to Sicily and not pay it a visit!
UNAHOTELS | Capotaormina
What’s Included?
6 nights’ 4* accommodation
Transfers (from specified airport/train location)
All breakfasts
4 dinners
Water and coffee are complimentary during meals that are included in the package
Experienced guide for the entire trip
Mechanical and van support for the entire trip with snacks and water
Visit magical places including the ancient city of Noto, Syracuse (Ortigia Island) and the Pearl of Sicily, Taormina
6 beautiful rides on the rolling hills of the stunning Sicilian coast
Wine tasting and vineyard tour
Bike cleaning service
Mamma Mia cycling jersey
Mamma Mia water bottle
City taxes
What’s Not Included?
Travel insurance (must be purchased before the tour)
Flights
Bike hire
Beverages
Lunches
Nutrition
Tips and gratuities
E-Bike Hire
The perfect cycling holiday requires pedalling on the perfect bike. So should you not wish to bring your own bike with you we have a number of beautiful bikes that you can hire at very reasonable prices. If you are not sure what is the perfect bike for you then fire us an email and we will be delighted give you some expert advice. You can find more information about our bikes below. And yes you can buy our bikes if you fall in love with them!
Still Undecided?
Here is what our clients say about this tour…
“One of best trips of all time,! Clive and team at IBT have put together an amazing trip.great rides superb food ,top acomadation. Christian and Alberto absolute top guides. Very caring,helpful and lots fun. As an older rider have been on lots of guided tours with other operators and I have never experienced such a group like these guys. I’ll be back next year.”
The Nuts And Bolts
Useful information about your holiday
Where to Meet
Please arrange to meet us at Catania Airport (CTA) around 12:00 lunchtime (Day 1). 24 hours before meeting we will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the name of staff meeting you. Alternative transfers can be arranged but may incur a cost.
Drop off Location
Following the conclusion of the tour we will assist you with planning and booking of onward travel. We will run one transfer to Catania Airport (CTA) leaving in the late morning.
Transfer Time
Please consider eating something before we collect you from Catania Airport. The transfer time to the first hotel is around 50 minutes. On day four there will be a transfer from Noto to Taormina which is approximately 1 hour.
Riding in Sicily
The general road conditions in Sicily are very good. One must consider that the roads are shared with car owners and bikers. For this reason some of our rides start earlier and later to enjoy the quietest times if necessary.
Cuisine
The food is excellent Sicily. The typical dishes include sea food, pasta with fish and cannolo. Restaurants now cater for both vegan and vegetarians. The local wine is red and typically with a strong aromatic flavor.
Hotel Facilities
The hotels on this tour have spas and we recommend bringing swimming costumes. The hotels also have laundry service, good WiFi and bar service. The hotels may charge extra for the use of these facilities.
Private Tours & Groups
We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a private tour should you be in a group of more than six people. The private tour allows you to choose dates and personalise the itinerary according to your requirements.
Weather
The weather in Sicily is very good most of the summer, with it getting very warm and sunny in July and August. Our highly experienced guides and tour managers will ensure that you have the best experience, tailoring ride start times and breaks to suit the conditions
What happens next?
Are you thinking about joining us? You probably have some questions! There are a number of ways to contact us, email is best, we will reply within 24 hours. You can also find a contact form at the bottom of this page.
Hotels
Zahir Country House | Noto
UNAHOTELS | Capotaormina
If you would prefer to give us a call and talk cycling and Italy please WhatsApp us on the number below and we will arrange a call back.
ITA: +39 320 638 4713
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Drop us a direct email to info@mammamia.com