4 Star Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages Tour Reviews — 1 to 5 of 5
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.
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.
Maria Luiza L.
September 24, 2019
Verified Reviewer
The cities of Noto, Syracuse, and Modica. The architecture, atmosphere, and food...
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