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A Flavorful Mediterranean Bike Journey through Timeless Sicily

The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily, is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also steeped in history and vibrant culture. This enchanting destination boasts diverse landscapes, from rolling hills and valleys adorned with grapevines to miles of pristine aquamarine coastline. A network of nearby archipelagos adds to its allure. On this cycling journey from coast to coast, we will pedal back in time to uncover the colorful and enigmatic past that continues to shape the island.

Experience Authentic Sicily with Tourissimo

With Tourissimo, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the real Sicily, a seductive Mediterranean island that has captivated conquerors and visitors for centuries.  Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans have all left their mark, creating a rich tapestry of culture. Our bike tour focuses on western Sicily, a region less touched by mass tourism. We’ll swim in pristine waters, sample the finest wines of the island at a local producer, and learn about the Greek heritage of Selinunte Archeological Site.

A Feast for the Senses

Sicily is renowned for its Baroque and Norman architecture, its artistic contributions, and its culinary uniqueness. The island’s cuisine stands out, shaped by the many cultures that have influenced its history. You’ll savor dishes featuring fresh vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, and artichokes, complemented by an abundance of seafood, pasta, and olive oil. Sicily’s citrus fruits, including lemons and oranges, alongside figs, almonds, and apricots, are celebrated as some of the finest in the world.

Discover a Story Beyond Stereotypes

While Sicily is often associated with organized crime due to its portrayal in literature and Hollywood, this narrative only scratches the surface of the island’s rich identity. On this tour, we will delve into the historical roots of these issues while celebrating the resilience and courage of the people actively shaping a brighter future. True to the Tourissimo Experience, we promise to reveal a Sicily that is authentic, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Not sure if you can do it? Contact us to schedule a call about how demanding the rides are or about reserving an E-bike.

Highlights

• Palermo and its Arab-Norman architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Corleone

• Selinunte ruins

• Take a swim in the blue Mediterranean waters

• Saline (salt farms) near Trapani

• The ghost towns of Gibellina and Poggioreale

• A lesser-traveled, bucolic Sicily

• Seafood and Slow Food dishes and specialties

• Cooking demonstration

• Sicilian wine production

• Overnight stay at a stunning countryside abbey

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Prices:

2025

USD 5,795

Private room (single supplement) USD 695

Duration:

8 days (8 nights)

Level:

Active

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This was a WONDERFUL blend of cycling, food appreciation and cultural insight. Exceeded ALL expectations.

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Food and Wine

Sicilian cuisine shows traces of all of the cultures which established themselves on the island over the last two millennia. Although its cuisine has a lot in common with mainland Italian cuisine, Sicilian food also has Greek, Spanish, French and Arab influences. The use of apricots, sugar, citrus, sweet melons, rice, saffron, raisins, nutmeg, clove, pepper, pine nuts, cinnamon (along with fried preparations) is a sign of Arab influences from the Arab domination of Sicily in the 10th and 11th centuries. Normans influences are also found, such as in the fondness for meat dishes. Later, the Spanish introduced numerous items from the New World, including cocoa, corn, peppers, and tomatoes. In Catania, on the east coast, initially settled by Greek colonists, fish, olives, broad beans, pistachio and fresh vegetables are preferred instead. Much of the island's cuisine encourages the use of fresh vegetables such as eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes, and fish such as tuna, cuttlefish, and swordfish. In Trapani, in the extreme western corner of the island, North African influences are clear in the use of couscous. Sicily is a wine-lover's paradise, such is the variety, complexity and abundance of Bacchus' unique gift! There are 23 DOC zones in Sicily: Alcamo,Contea di Sclafani, Contessa Entellina, Delia Nivolelli, Eloro, Erice, Etna, Faro, Malvasia delle Lipari, Mamertino di Milazzo, Marsala, Menfi, Monreale, Moscato di Noto, Moscato di Pantelleria, Passito di Pantelleria, Moscato di Siracusa, Riesi, Salaparuta, Sambuca di Sicilia, Santa Margherita di Belice, Sciacca and Vittoria. Many grape types are grown, used either in purezza (single grape variety wines), or blended. Some have been around for centuries while others are more recent imports. The following are some of the main varieties: red grapes - Nero D’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Mantellato, Perricone, Frappato, Calabrese and the more recently introduced Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz (Syrah); white grapes - Cataratto, Grecanico, Grillo, Inzolia, Zibibbo, Damaschino, Trebbiano, Ausonica, Moscato Bianco, Carricante, Corinto Nero and the more recently introduced Chardonnay, Viognier and Fiano. Sicily has the most Slow Food Presidia (local projects) of all of the Italian regions. That means that the island has lots to offer in terms of gastronomical discoveries ranging from greens and vegetables to cheese and artisanal bread. Among a few that we will experience are Trapani Sea Salt, The Menfi Artichoke and the Belice Vastedda that is Italy’s only stretched-curd sheep’s milk cheese.

 

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