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44 Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Wendy Pillar

Reviewed April 2017

Wildflowers, empty roads and big, big hill climbs!

Sicily is an intriguing place full of history that is very much alive all around you. The highlands, with empty roads and big views, were lovely. In April there were very few tourists and there were amazing wildflowers everywhere. The weather was rather ‘English’ though! The food was amazing.

Most Inspirational Moment

In Syracuse, walking down a little alley, an operatic aria was playing on a sound system somewhere, and all the street traders suddenly started singing along, joining in one by one, with beautiful voices. It was magical! Everywhere we went there were beautiful wildflowers like I've never seen before. Definitely recommend going in April for that reason, as well as the fact that the tourist draws and beaches are very quiet.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leaders were excellent, really worked hard to look after us and passionate about their homeland. The picnic lunches were outstanding.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you practice riding up hills! Overall level 3 is fair, but there are some really hilly sections, with sustained climbs. Also, in April, bring clothing for a range of weather.

Neville Cohen

Reviewed November 2016

Cycling in Sicily

It takes a lot to come together to make to make a perfect trip but this one succeeded. The group gelled perfectly although there was big range of cycling abilities. The leader was excellent, the accommodation good and last but not least he hire bikes were very good, which is not always the case.

Most Inspirational Moment

The best moment was the exciting descent down a series of hairpins on the penultimate day of the trip

Thoughts on Group Leader

Daniela and Guiseppe took very good care of everyone. Daniela's knowledge of the places we visited also enhanced the quality of the trip

Giovanna Claybo

Reviewed October 2016

Cycling Sicily

Country is beautiful with so much history. Great for historical buffs and scenery lovers. Everyday was different with scenery and great variety of hills. Going through farmlands and cycling along the waterfronts.

Most Inspirational Moment

The city of Syracuse is spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Daniela was amazing, very knowledgeable of the country's history and areas. You can see her love and passion of the country come out in everything she said and did. She went out of her way to make sure we all enjoyed ourselves. Giuseppe our driver, bike repairer and lunch maker was also fantastic. Though Giuseppe did not know much English none of us had any problem communicating with him. The lunches he put together were spectacular, healthy and sometimes too much. Daniela and Giuseppe worked so well together.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the hills are challenging so preparing ahead of time would be advisable but very doable.

Jane Park

Reviewed May 2016

Cycling in Sicily

Lovely Holiday in Sicily.
Lea the guide was very good, friendly, patient and very knowledgeable.
There were 13 in our group, many were club cyclists who left me behind on the hills.
For me the hills were steep and some very long!
I think that was more to do with my level of fitness than anything else. That said I enjoyed the challenge and I didn’t give in!
For me the highlights were Modica, Noto and Syracuse.
I thought the accommodation was of a high standard overall. Loved the farmhouse, we had a lovely suite.
The picnic lunches were excellent courtesy of Giuseppe who travelled with our luggage and looked after us and the bikes. I have to say the bikes were in excellent condition.
The weather was fantastic all week, temperatures ranged from 25 to 30 degrees. Pretty hot for someone from Shetland!!
The only area I felt could be improved was the choice of venue for evening meals, They were fine and I think chosen to cater for all tastes.
This was a minor gripe in an otherwise fantastic trip.
I met some lovely people, took some awesome pictures, got fitter, saw the sun!

Most Inspirational Moment

The historic town of Syracuse and the sunset. I enjoyed it all really!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lea was great.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get some hill climbs in before you go!

Jane Stirling

Reviewed April 2016

Jane Stirling

I have just returned from a week’s cycling in Sicily that covered 45-65 k a day. The 15-person group – Icelandics, Canadians and Brits – were immensely kind and supportive.

Most Inspirational Moment

Improving in fitness over the week and not being too far behind the real cyclists was, for me, inspirational. Off the bike, the historical sites, especially the catacombs at Syracuse, and the beautiful coastline, were also stimulating.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Leah was a an excellent leader and very knowledgeable on the history of Sicily. Giuseppe provided wonderful lunches and van back up.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I am fit, but not particularly cycling fit. I did intend to get cycling fit but the poor weather meant that I cycled in the gym whilst watching a film on the TV screen. Reality was much tougher and Sicily was hillier than I expected! So my advice would be to prepare a little better than I did. A 'moderate' ride was for me 'challenging'.

Joanne Newey

Reviewed November 2015

Sicilly

Cycling holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Lovely scenery - so varied Loved cycling down to the coast and see the lovely blue see Learning from others in the group how they approach different challenges

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. For the whole week, he had exactly the right balance. We had a really mixed group of some really keen cyclists and others (like myself) that would like to be on my bike more but have little time. Thomas ensured a really great pace and waited for those at the back, always ensuring we kept together and he was encouraging in terms of doing well and doing the right pace. He was extremely helpful, always paying each one of us his full attention.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some practice cycling up hills!

Joanne Nasuti

Reviewed October 2015

Beautiful scenery, amazing architecture, tasty food, great cycling.

This was one of the better cycling trips I have done. Cycling was challenging only 1 or 2 days. We cycled through some amazing scenery. The architecture in several of the towns, especially Modica, was extraordinary. Some hotels were better than others, but that is what to expect on an Exodus trip. And it goes without saying that the food, especially the seafood and deserts, was yummy!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the most southern tip of Sicily, and putting my left foot in the Mediterranean, and right foot in the Ionean Sea. It is my Facebook cover page, and the wallpaper on my computer at work.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Thomas was so thorough, organized, and especially caring of all travelers. He encouraged the less experienced cyclists as they struggled up the hills. Any request was looked into and honored.

Advice for Potential Travellers

BRING BUG REPELLENT! The mosquitos are relentless, and they are everywhere, even in the larger cities like Catania. If you have extra days in the beginning or end, visit Taormina.

Marie Longworth

Reviewed October 2015

Great trip

The trip was great with a decent amount of hills! The distances were doable and the cycles by the coast wonderful! The hotels were all very good especially the Agriturismo which was amazing!! The only gripe about hotels was the one in Syracusa which was ok and had no outside space!
We had thee most fantastic lunches courtesy of Giussippe which were better then any dinners we had!!
All in all a great trip!!
Great group of people helped!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Not applicable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas was such a lovely guy! An absolute gentleman! He looked after us so well! Good leaders really matter!! Great sense of humour!

Advice for Potential Travellers

No.

Lorna Killam

Reviewed October 2015

Cycling in Sicily was INCREDIBILE!

Cycling in Sicily is the first cycling trip my husband and I have taken. We both absolutely loved it and are anxious to start planning our next one with Exodus. Everything from start to finish was terrific; the itinerary, accommodations, events, FOOD and FRIENDS!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many unforgettable events on this trip! But, some of my favourite times were the coastal drives drives, swimming in the Mediterannean and enjoying lovely, long evening dinners with our travelling companions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I could not say enough wonderful things about our group leader Thomas. Attentive, knowledgable and engaging! Our 2 accompanying drivers, both named Guiseppe, were also terrific.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling in Sicily is classified as a 'moderate' level. I would suggest that it is leaning towards challenging, due to the regular steepness of hills. I am a regular cyclist and am comfortable with distances, however, my experience was for the most part on flat roads. I thought this would put me into a 'moderate' category but, I was incorrect. I would make sure that you are comfortable with long, very steep climbs if you are considering this trip.

Sheila Mason

Reviewed May 2015

Cycling in sicily

Fantastic guide,great crowd of people,good hotels.great weather,good food

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling and seeing Sicily.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas Gorblich is such a lovely guy with a good sense of humour.he looked after us well.i found him very informative.he had great patience with us all and he's such a good sport.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only to take a gel seat

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