Sicily Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Sicily Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Aug-Oct2026: Apr-Jun, Aug-Oct

Italian Seaside & Ancient Civilizations

An island almost as close to Africa as to Europe. It's historic. Passionate. It's Sicily. The homeland of some of Europe's friendliest hosts. Where art and architecture hail from countless centuries. Where Mount Etna simmers on the horizon and delicious seafood forever raises the bar. Ready to surrender to an island's allure? Let it be Sicily. 

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Highlights

  • Bike through Sicily’s less traveled interior on the eastern side of the island, stop in sleepy towns and admire the vast vineyards
  • Indulge in the island’s homegrown bounty, from delectable citrus and ricotta to world-class wine and olive oil
  • Vacation at three unique hotels, each with an idyllic setting for post-ride leisure and aperitivi​
  • Revel in incredible Sicilian baroque architecture at the World Heritage sites in the Val di Noto
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Italy

Start/End Catania

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Bird's eye shot of Ortigia Island peninsula.

Days 1-2

Description

Get ready for fantastic biking with distant vistas of Mount Etna—on a clear day, it can be seen from over half of Sicily • Ride peaceful roads through the late baroque towns of the magnificent Val di Noto • The fragrance of orange blossoms wafts by as you bike past windmills, orchards and olive groves • A dinner of traditional Sicilian cuisine awaits at a local farm in Sicily's enchanting hills, a true farm-to-table experience • Find repose poolside surrounded by country views at our grand hotel.

Accommodations
Castello Camemi

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Castello Camemi
Vizzini Scalo
Premiere Hotel

A beautifully restored 15th-century fortified castle that was once home to a noble family. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Group of guests, all looking towards camera, wine glasses in hand.

Days 3-4

Description

Coast down a tranquil route from Monterosso toward the town of Giarratana • Climb winding roads by bicycle from the rugged volcanic zone to the Mediterranean seaside • Enjoy a beautiful ride to the Val di Noto's legendary baroque town of Modica • Stop by Sicily's oldest chocolate shop for a sample of a renowned chocolatier's tempting creations • Pedal towards the picturesque village of Marzamemi and onward to the southernmost point of Sicily, Portopalo • Settle into your room at our one-of-a-kind hotel.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Il San Corrado di Noto
Noto
Premiere Hotel

A luxury wellness retreat with a perfect blend of traditional Sicilian charm and modern comforts in the heart of Italy’s captivating Val di Noto. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Bird's eye shot of two guests cycling in Medit. wine country.

Days 5-6

Description

Ride into the countryside, along rolling hills, past Greek ruins and small towns • Marvel at archaeological treasures • Explore Ortigia, Siracusa's mesmerizing old city • Bike through a marine nature reserve, visit artists' shops and the lively local fish market or lounge on the terrace of our hotel.

Accommodations
Minareto

(1 night)

Night 5

Minareto
Siracusa
Premiere Hotel

Take in stellar sea views at this welcoming resort, perched on a promontory overlooking the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve and featuring two private beaches. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Castello Camemi
Vizzini Scalo

Premiere Hotel

A beautifully restored 15th-century fortified castle that was once home to a noble family. (pool)

Nights 3-4

Il San Corrado di Noto
Noto

Premiere Hotel

A luxury wellness retreat with a perfect blend of traditional Sicilian charm and modern comforts in the heart of Italy’s captivating Val di Noto. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Night 5

Minareto
Siracusa

Premiere Hotel

Take in stellar sea views at this welcoming resort, perched on a promontory overlooking the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve and featuring two private beaches. (pool, spa)

From $5,099 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $5,099 /person

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An Epic Sicilian Spin — 10/10!

Submitted May 2025

By Leonard

From New York City

Is this Backroads nailed it again! From the first pedal stroke to the final toast, Marko, Giuseppe, and Nina were a dream team on wheels. Like a well-oiled chain, they kept everything running smoothly — even the behind-the-scenes magic we never saw. They anticipated every need before we even had to ask, laid out each day's adventures with clarity and energy, and turned what could've been a logistical jigsaw puzzle into a stress-free, high-gear joyride through Sicily. This wasn't just a bike tour — it was a perfectly choreographed Italian escapade. Bravi!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Best trip

Submitted October 2024

By otavio

From Sao Paulo, Brazil

Great views and routes. Food and hotela incredible

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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First Trip and BLOWN AWAY by the quality and professionalism

Submitted September 2024

By JD Hollingsworth

From Phoenix Arizona USA

E-bike Tour of a lifetime (or until next year). The quality is just so obvious from the check-in to each and every aspect of the trip. We can think of no way to improve all we just accomplished. Cannot wait till next year.

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Gelato Hunters extraordinaire

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Sicily

Submitted May 2024

By Laurence

From NY

Outstanding leaders Beautiful resorts Good routes Fair food

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Go to Sicily!

Submitted April 2024

By Dena

From Seattle

Stunning scenery, fresh and plentiful food, friendly local hosts for a few of the meals, and spirited, capable, and charming guides. Truly a beautiful week of riding, eating, and a peek into Sicilian history and culture.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Our first Back Roads bike trip was wonderful

Submitted September 2023

By richard

From Colorado

This was our first BR trip and we were really happy to hear that so many guests in our group had taken multiple BR trips. Our 3 leaders were excellent guides, so helpful and caring. The electronic shifting bicycles made riding so enjoyable.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Compelled to return to Backroads

Submitted June 2022

By Mary Beth

From New York

The Backroads group, especially guides Alessandro, Francesco, and Giuseppe, made this trip the pinnacle of travel experiences. I am 58 yrs., new to biking, have strict food restrictions, and just completed six months of shoulder PT. Diligent biking prior to our trip ensured an exhilarating experience. Our pictures are nudges to continuously prepare and anticipate the next adventure! Our seamless experience is evidence of the time and dedication the Backroads' teams place behind the scenes ensuring a trip of a lifetime. Daily newsletters, "The Inside Scoop," provides local history and more specifics on the upcoming day. This trip's distinct activities with village locals and establishments could not be achieved by individual planning. As quirky as it sounds, it takes a village to create these topnotch experiences, leaving guests feeling like they are unique and special, if brief, weavings of the village's fabric. Our memories are a magnetic-pull and yearning to return.

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Our guide introduces us to local Concettina, in the town of Scicli, a UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, famous for beautiful baroque architecture, grottos, and detective novels of Andrea Camilleri
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a brief stop to appreciate the backroads!
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Touring Zottopera Agriturismo olive oil making

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Unbelievable food, wine, biking & culture

Submitted October 2019

By carla

From Westchester, NY

Our leaders, Luca, Heidi, and Nicola anticipated our every need and want. They were fun, funny, encouraging, and (of course) supportive! I could not imagine a better way to see Sicily's Ancient Civilizations. It was the perfect mix of biking (including hills and sprints), food, wine (tastings too), gelato/granita, cafe, and (last but not least) culture. The views on the road and from the hotels/towns were breathtaking. Our hardest riders came away thoroughly spent and our more leisurely riders enjoyed nice (but challenging rides) to earn more fresh made bread/cannoli/gelato. It was perfect for all!

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Sicily Biking With Backroads Is Magical

Submitted June 2019

By KDock

From Toronto

Just back from an idyllic trip to Sicily. Accommodations were unique and beautiful. Van support and ride options were fantastic. Guides were spot on. This is a great trip for those inclined to handle straight days of about 60-70+ km with 8% grades (up to 4100 ft elevation). Lots of fabulous special events throughout and excellent local wines that are remarkably inexpensive. Sicily gets two thumbs up from us!

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Incomparably beautiful country to experience on two wheels

Submitted May 2019

By sharon

From New York City

Sicily is a biker's paradise -- quiet roads, in surprisingly good condition -- lush greenery and fields of colorful wildflowers. The routes were traffic-free for the most part and when there were cars, they were respectful, given the Italians' love for the sport. It is challenging riding -- steep inclines up and down -- but with e-bikes, we had no problems and were able to bike a lot further than we otherwise might have. Our leaders were terrific and brought so much energy and knowledge to the trip, making it a peak experience in all respects. The hotels were charming and extremely comfortable. And of course, the food and wine! Do yourself a favor -- don't miss this trip.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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