Taste of Sicily
Food, Wine, and Cycling Through Sicily's Baroque Heartland
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For more than thirty years, Sicily has been one of Ciclismo Classico’s favorite regions—not because of its beaches or famous landmarks, but because nowhere else in Italy combines great cycling, exceptional food, and such a strong local identity. This journey explores southeastern Sicily, linking the Baroque towns of Noto, Modica, and Ragusa with quiet roads through the Iblei Mountains. Along the way, discover artisan chocolate makers, olive oil producers, local wineries, and the traditions that make Sicilian cuisine one of the most distinctive in Italy. Combined with elegant hotels, warm hospitality, and unforgettable riding, this is Sicily at its most authentic.
Tour Essence
- Ride quiet roads linking Noto, Modica, and Ragusa Ibla
- Explore Sicily’s UNESCO-listed Baroque towns
- Taste olive oils, wines, cheeses, and Modica’s famous chocolate
- Enjoy hands-on Sicilian cooking experiences
- Discover the rolling landscapes of the Iblei Mountains
- Stay in elegant hotels and a restored Sicilian castle estate
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling and hillyStart Location
NotoEnd Location
VizziniMileage
Average Daily: 35 miles Total: 185 milesElevation
Average Daily: 3,000 ft Total: 15,900 ft
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- Services of expert local bilingual guides throughout the program
- Full van support throughout the tour
- Ciclismo Super Snacks with local specialties and fresh seasonal products
- Cycling clinics and personalized coaching
- Group shuttles from and to Catania Airport (CTA)
- Visit to Noto Antica, the original town destroyed in the 1693 earthquake
- Visits to Modica’s artisan chocolate makers
- Olive oil tasting and lunch in the Iblei Mountains
- Sicilian cooking experience featuring regional recipes and local wines
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Explore GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Cycling helmet
- Optional clipless/SPD pedals and cycling shoes
- Optional personal saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
Experience the authentic spirit of southeastern Sicily through its people, traditions, and remarkable heritage. Explore the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla, and Militello Val di Catania, visit the evocative ruins of Noto Antica, and discover the island’s rich culinary traditions with an olive oil tasting, a visit to Modica’s famed artisan chocolate makers, and a hands-on Sicilian cooking class. Along the way, enjoy time to wander historic piazzas, browse local shops and cafés, and savor the warm hospitality that makes Sicily so unforgettable.
2027
Start Location
NotoFly Into
Catania (CTA)End Location
VizziniFly Out Of
Catania (CTA)Noto Warm-up Ride
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
10 milesElevation Gain
600 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Noto Antica & Avola Loop
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
35 milesElevation Gain
2,700 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling to hillyMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Noto to Modica
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
3,500 ftRiding Terrain
HillyMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Ragusa Ibla Loop
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
30 milesElevation Gain
2,900 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Maniace Boutique Hotel
Maniace Boutique Hotel is an elegant 4-star boutique hotel located at the southern tip of Ortigia, the historic island of Syracuse in Sicily. Set in a sea-facing palazzo near the Duomo and the historic Castello Maniace, the hotel blends contemporary design with Sicilian craftsmanship in its 21 refined rooms. Guests can enjoy a private garden, panoramic terrace, restaurant, and bar, all within walking distance of Ortigia’s main landmarks and seaside promenades.
Modica to Castello Camemi
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
3,900 ftRiding Terrain
Undulating, one major climbMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Castello Camemi
Castello Camemi is a boutique five star hotel in one of the most beautiful areas in the heart of Eastern Sicily: the hills of Val di Noto, a long time World Heritage Site. Castello Camemi fills the heart with echoes from the past and modern comfort, where elegance is perfectly combined with the informal and intimate warmness of the well-known Sicilian hospitality.
Militello Val di Catania Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
30 milesElevation Gain
2,300 ftRiding Terrain
Undulating, one major climbMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Castello Camemi
Castello Camemi is a boutique five star hotel in one of the most beautiful areas in the heart of Eastern Sicily: the hills of Val di Noto, a long time World Heritage Site. Castello Camemi fills the heart with echoes from the past and modern comfort, where elegance is perfectly combined with the informal and intimate warmness of the well-known Sicilian hospitality.
