Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages Tour Reviews — 1 to 12 of 12
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
8 days from €1331
4.6 out of 5
Easy–Moderate Bike & Hotel Tour in Italy
Rich in culture, history, and beautiful landscapes, Sicily, though part of Italy, seems a world apart. Conquered and influenced by one invader after another, it has emerged with a unique and distinct…
Cindy C.
3 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
This bike trip was a wonderful experience. We were able to visit many small villages that we likely would not have seen otherwise, which added a unique and authentic dimension to the journey. The hotels were very comfortable, and the bikes were in excellent condition throughout the trip.
Having the extra day in Syracuse at the end was especially valuable, as there is so much to see and explore in Syracuse and Ortigia. While there was more traffic than we expected, it was manageable and did not detract significantly from the experience.
The tour is described as easy to moderate, and I would agree with that assessment. The first day was the most challenging, but overall the rides ranged from easy to moderately demanding and were enjoyable for cyclists with a reasonable fitness level.
I would highly recommend this tour for its stunning Mediterranean views, charming villages, and well-organized itinerary.
- When did you take this tour?
- June 2026
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- As expected. However there was more traffic then I thought there would be.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 4
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Included meals 4
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 4
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Ease of navigation 3
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Pre-travel information 4
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Routes 3
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Difficulty 4
Margo W.
September 30, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Cycling through the smaller rural villages and on rural roads we really enjoyed. The people are really friendly and helpful. It was easy to follow the route with the GPS app supplied. The Baroque villages are fascinating . We especially loved staying in the old city of Syracuse. Well worth spending an extra day here.
We have to add that there is quite a bit of cycling on busy roads which was not that enjoyable.
On the whole though can highly recommend this trip.
Carlos F.
May 31, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Good staff in Hotel of Portopalo, good spots to go in Syracuse and Noto, great gastronomy in every city. A great experience overall.
I have one observation, some ways in roads with a lot of traffic + cars/bus fast passing us.
I would do this tour again.
Josephine K.
November 14, 2023
Verified Reviewer
The Sicily trip was wonderful. The route, the cities and towns, the countryside, and coast were beautiful. I loved the ancient history and architecture. Best of all we’re our two guides, Fillipio and Claudio. They know their Island and shared their knowledge and love of Sicily with us.
Mary Monahan G.
November 13, 2023
Verified Reviewer
This trip was fabulous! The organization from strt to finish was professional. The rides were challenging on the first two days. The rides along the water wee spectacular. The guides, Claudio and Filippo were outstanding. They organized fabulous experiences for our group both on the road while biking but also in the towns with tours and restaurants. I highly recommend this trip.
Louise V.
November 6, 2023
Verified Reviewer
I loved our guides. They were always available and did all they could to make the trip fun, interesting and successful. They also were attentive to the groups safety. The cities we visited were unique and interesting.
Ann M.
November 6, 2023
Verified Reviewer
The route was awesome and covered a wide variety of landscapes. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible and fun and scheduled many fun stops along the way. I was happy to have an e-bike but there were some very fit individuals in our group who managed with a hybrid. The accommodations were not fancy but fine and of course the food was wonderful! My favorite part was being able to swim in the Mediterranean Sea!
Alejandro E.
June 10, 2023
Verified Reviewer
Ok, ir is a wonderful combination of history, culture, with pretty beach, we are in vacation, all the year use the car, in holidays use the Bike. Was perfect. The GPS trackking that you purpose me was perfect, I i used with Maps.me and
Never lost.
One suggestions is mark with favoritos the point of interest in the GPS Route. I am not sure, if it is possible.
Lázaro N.
October 18, 2022
Verified Reviewer
All the trip was memorable. Starting in Pallazolo Acreid, where we saw a unique demontration of the christian faith, on the main church. The next city, Modica is a quiet village, so nice. The biking was allways on the road, with cars besides. No problem, because the traffic was ease. The two most beautiful cities are Noto and, of course, Syracuse; the Archimede’s city. Dont miss the visit to Archimedes museum and the Neapolis, the ancient city of Syracuse.
Ana Karla e Lázaro
November 25, 2020
Verified Reviewer
Fizemos esse tour em setembro/2019, adoramos! Desde o transfer, bikes, roteiro até as pessoas, tudo maravilhoso! Muita história, emoções e comida boa! Recomendamos!
Norbert G.
December 20, 2019
Verified Reviewer
Good local staff!
Maria Luiza L.
September 24, 2019
Verified Reviewer
The cities of Noto, Syracuse, and Modica. The architecture, atmosphere, and food...
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