Cycling holiday around Etna, Sicily

The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

1. Choose your desired start date
2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

• Saddle bag (water repellent)
• Handlebar bag (water repellent)
• Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
• Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

Please note that transportation to and from the destination is not included in the package, and that you have to make sure to book your own flight. This is easily done online. It is your responsibility to ensure that the flight schedule fits start and end dates of your trip. We recommend that you book the trip with us before you buy your plane tickets. Catania is the nearest airport.

Local transport

Day 1: From Catania railway station, it is possible to take a local bus to Nicolosi. Your host in Nicolosi will pick you up at the bus if you call ahead.

We can also arrange a transfer directly from the airport to the first hotel. The price per person is 35 €, which is payable directly to the driver. A taxi from the airport to Nicolosi costs about 60-70 €.

Day 2: You can bring your bikes along on the bus to Rifugio Sapienza. Should the bus be full, you can ask your host to drive you and your bike up there (15 € per person).

Day 3: It is possible to pre-book transportation for yourself and your bike the last 5 km up the hill to Bronte. The price is € 7.50 per. person and payable on the spot. This transfer must be ordered upon arrival at Nicolosi.

Day 8: Transfer from Acitrezza to Catania airport costs 35 € per person and is also paid locally.

More detailed information about local transport available in the Pre-departure information forwarded by booking the trip.

Overnight at 3-star tourist class hotels. We can arrange extra nights before or after the tour. Contact us if you are interested in this option.

Breakfast is included.

Lunches and dinners are not included. The route notes contain suggestions for restaurants on the route.
It is possible to preorder half board; breakfast and dinner.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

It is possible to walk on your own around the Silvestri craters, which are close to the Rifugio Sapienza. These craters are no longer active.

There is also the option to take the cable car up to 2500 meters altitude and walk around on your own. The price for the cable car is around € 50 per person.

The cable car can also be combined with both a guided walk and drive with four-wheel drive buses up for about 3000 meters altitude from where you walk up to the main crater at about 3300 meters altitude. Trips to the main crater can only be done together with authorized volcano guides. The tours will last 2-6 hours and cost 55 to 75 € per person. All tours on Etna are dependent on the weather and volcanic activity. Note that it is likely to be cold at the summit, even during summer there may be snow fall, so warm clothing is necessary.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.

This tour has difficulty grade 2.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

Read more about our Grading System

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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