Italy -Sicily - Limes and Legends of the South Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days/7 nights

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Italy -Sicily - Limes and Legends of the South Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days/7 nights A tour in the south-eastern area of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean.

1 Italy -Sicily - Limes and Legends of the South Bike Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided 8 days/7 nights A tour in the south-eastern area of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. You will cycle through the Val di Noto, since 2003 a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover the most fascinating cities of the region. You will visit Noto, the most important baroque city of Sicily and Siracusa, an ancient Greek colony. You will also pass through the coastal oasis of Vendicari, the sea village of Marzamemi, the islands of Capo Passero and Correnti.

Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Caltagirone Individual arrival. Caltagirone is one of the Baroque towns of the famous Val di Noto, a UNESCO world heritage site.

First excavated in 1950, it was probably a hunting lodge and summer residence and is decorated with multicoloured mosaic floors that are unique throughout the Roman world in their quality and

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Caltagirone Individual arrival. Caltagirone is one of the Baroque towns of the famous Val di Noto, a UNESCO world heritage site. Day 2: Caltagirone Piazza Armerina Caltagirone 35 km In the morning a transfer will bring you to Piazza Armerina with its Villa Romana del Casale, 5 km southwest of the town. First excavated in 1950, it was probably a hunting lodge and summer residence and is decorated with multicoloured mosaic floors that are unique throughout the Roman world in their quality and extension. After the visit you ll cycle back to Caltagirone. Day 3: Caltagirone Modica 50 km by bike + 40 km transfer From Caltagirone you start cycling southwards until you reach Comiso, where a transfer will bring you to Modica. The upper town is watched over by the magnificent 18th century façade of the church of San Giorgio. Day 4: Modica Pozzallo 35 km Before leaving Modica don t miss the famous spicy chocolate! From Modica you will gradually descend alongside the characteristic caves of the Iblei Mountains to Sicily, totally rebuilt in the Baroque style after the earthquake of Day 5: Pozzallo Marzamemi 55 km This day of cycling on an almost completely flat course will bring you to Portopalo di Capo Passero, continental Europe s southernmost point. Before arriving to Marzamemi, the beautiful island of Correnti marks the meeting point of the Ionian and Mediterranean seas. Day 6: Marzamemi Noto 20 km The route takes a turn to the north passing through the relatively untouched and pristine natural reserve of Vendicari, where you can relish the beauty of the countryside. The trip continues north, ending in the city of Noto, considered to be the finest Baroque town in Sicily. Completely devastated in the earthquake of 1693, the city was rebuilt in the style of that time with beautiful honey-coloured stone buildings, ornate churches and monuments surrounding attractive piazzas. Day 7: Noto Siracusa 40 km Heading north, the route continues towards Siracusa, the most important Sicilian town in Ancient Greece and home to Archimedes. With the Island of Ortigia in the background, the centre of Siracusa is a wonderful example of ancient city. Day 8: Siracusa Departure after breakfast

3 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Easy to Moderate: some days flat, others with some hills. Suitable for everyone with some cycling experience and a little physical conditioning Distance: 235 km Seasons: Departures Saturday from March 24 to June 9 and August 25 to October 20, 2018 Season 1: March 24 - June 9 and August 25 - October 20

4 Price per Person: Double Occupancy Single Supplement Reduction 3 rd person in room Bike Rental Helmet Transfer Catania-Caltagirone booked in advance Transfer Siracusa-Catania booked in advance Extra Nights in Caltagirone Double Occupancy Extra Nights in Caltagirone Single Occupancy Extra Nights in Siracusa Double Occupancy Extra Nights in Siracusa Single Occupancy Accommodation: Hotels: 3 * B&B and agriturismo (holiday farms). All rooms have en suite facilities and air conditioning Included: 7 nights hotel accommodation Breakfast buffet Luggage transportation Transfer from Caltagirone to Piazza Armerina and from Comiso to Modica Route descriptions & maps 7 days hotline service Not Included: Local taxes (approx. 10 )

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From Palazzolo Acreide to Siracusa Self-guided tour approx km 7 days / 6 nights

FROM BAROQUE TOWNS OF SICILY TO THE GREAT CAPITAL OF ANCIENT GREECE From Palazzolo Acreide to Siracusa Self-guided tour approx. 214-255 km 7 days / 6 nights Description You will pass through the Val di