Bike tours · SICILY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 sicily cycling tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride a 29er MTB across Etna’s southern slopes from Piano Vetore, with lava scenery, forest trails, a stop at Giovanni Gualberto Forestry House, and a sandy descent. Guide Luca may lead the ride. E-MTBs cost extra and require advance availability checks.
“Muy recomendable, Luca un fantástico monitor. Muchísimas gracias Volveremos y repetiremos Nos salió un día fantástico”
Set out from Giardini Naxos with a guide and a full carbon road bike for a demanding climb up Mount Etna. You’ll warm up on lowland roads, pass Piedimonte Etneo, follow the Etna Wine Road, refill at a volcanic spring, and reach Rifugio Citelli before descending.
“Our group of four had the most incredible experience with Etna Bike Tours, and we can’t recommend it highly enough! We did a full-day e-bike tour starting in Palazzolo Acreide, heading toward Ferla, and winding through breathtaking forests and mountain landscapes.”
Start at Etna Sud in Nicolosi and climb by e-bike toward Etna’s summit area, reaching around 2,900 meters on some outings. Walk to the Silvestri craters, then descend through lava country. Guides including Ivan, Salvo, Simone, Luca, and Alessio lead small groups of up to 10.
“A superb eBike experience with our guide Simone who took the time to give a lot of explanations with a lot of humor. An exceptional experience, much better I think than the minibus cable car option which seems to be a tourist trap. Simone took videos and should normally send them to us…”
Set out at 9:30 a.m. for a private four-hour ride through Catania, Aci Castello, and Aci Trezza. Your certified MTB guide supplies the bike and helmet. Guides have included Gabriele, Luca, Alessandro, Evan, and Flavio, with e-bikes used on some outings.
“OUR GUIDE TOOK US WITH E-BIKES ON A BEAUTIFUL SIGHTSEEING TOUR , TOUR Recommendation AND ALSO IVAN THE GUIDE Recommendation.Auto-translated”
Ride about 10 km on Etna’s southern side with a full-suspension e-bike, helmet, and naturalist guide. Gino and Carmelo are noted guides, with lessons and route advice for first-time riders. Expect volcanic geology, botany, history, loose surfaces, and a small group of up to eight.
“Geno was a fantastic guide. His knowledge of volcanoes and of course etna was superior. He also was extremely patient with me. I had a very hard time getting used to the ebike. Yet we persevered!”
Ride a carbon road bike from Giardini Naxos through Sant’Alessio Siculo, the Agrò river gorge, Casalvecchio Siculo, and Savoca. Guides such as Enrico and Antonio tailor the pace, while a granita stop at Bar Vitelli adds a memorable Godfather touch.
“Everything was very professionally organized—the bikes and equipment were top-notch. Simone took great care of us, and Antonio, a top Italian triathlon professional, has a fantastic guide.”
Start at Rifugio Sapienza and ride a guided e-bike route on Mount Etna, reaching about 8,000 feet. You’ll follow forest roads and the Altomontana trail through pine woods and lava fields. Bikes, helmets, and a licensed guide are included, while lunch and transport are not.
“We were picked up at our hotel by two great guys from Zeronove local Catania bike store - and bar!. They gave us a nice car tour of Catania on our journey to Etna. We got there and had awesome bikes to do our trek. The guides were patient and helpful on our way up. Read more”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
