is this gravel bike tour suitable for a solo rider are there dates avaible in October or November

if l could find one other person could the trip be available in November

I'm wondering about how physically challenging a trip like this would be since it seems to be open to all ages. I'd like a little more information about the terrain you travel; are the roads narrowing, are they mountainous? Any information of this sort would be appreciated.

This tour is a medium/easy level mostly on off-road trails with some short, challenging uphill and downhill parts. It's suitable for cyclists who are reasonably fit and are used to biking for up to 3 hours a day.

Would we be able to do e bikes at our age?

Yes, you would be able to do the tour and we could modify the distance per day to suit your needs.

Gravel E-bike Tour in the Heart of Sicily

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Start and end in Catania

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Operator: Etna Bike Tours
Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian, Russian
Group Size 4 - 8
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Start point
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa Vincenzo Bellini (CTA), Via Fontanarossa, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Arrivals)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Catania
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Sicilian dinner with water and house wine)
Included Activities
- E-bike tour briefing and test ride
- Visit Ursino Castle
- Visit Aci Castello
- Taste local Sicilian street food (arancino and lemon soda)
Landmarks
Ursino Castle
Aci Castello
Day 3
Paternò to Troina
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Sicilian dinner made with local products, with water and house wine)
Included Activities
- Minibus transfer to Paternò
- E-bike cycling tour along Roman roads through Sicilian countryside
- Visit Norman village of Troina
Landmarks
Rocca Normanna
Mount Etna
Day 4
Troina to Nicosia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Sicilian dinner with water and house wine)
Included Activities
- E-bike cycling tour through Enna province
- Visit medieval village of Gagliano Castelferrato
Landmarks
Gagliano Castelferrato
Day 5
Nicosia to Leonforte
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Sicilian dinner with water and house wine)
Included Activities
- E-bike cycling tour to Sperlinga
- Visit Sicilian cave houses
- Visit medieval castle at Sperlinga
- Guided tour and tasting at 24 Barons Craft Beer Brewery
Landmarks
Sperlinga Cave Houses and Medieval Castle
24 Barons Craft Beer Brewery
Gangi
Day 6
Leonforte to Piazza Armerina
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Sicilian dinner with water and house wine)
Included Activities
- E-bike cycling tour through Enna countryside
- Visit Floristella Mining Park
- Follow disused railway line
- Minibus tour of Piazza Armerina
- Visit Villa del Casale to see Roman mosaics
Landmarks
Floristella Mining Park
Masseria Bannata
Villa del Casale
Day 7
Piazza Armerina to Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- E-bike cycling tour through Aidone
- Visit archaeological site of Morgantina
- Minibus transfer to Catania
- Walk around Catania centre
Landmarks
Aidone
Morgantina Archaeological Site
Day 8
Departure from Catania
End point
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa Vincenzo Bellini (CTA), Via Fontanarossa, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Departures)

Landmarks
Ursino Castle
Aci Castello

Landmarks
Rocca Normanna
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Gagliano Castelferrato

Landmarks
Sperlinga Cave Houses and Medieval Castle
24 Barons Craft Beer Brewery
Gangi

Landmarks
Floristella Mining Park
Masseria Bannata
Villa del Casale

Landmarks
Aidone
Morgantina Archaeological Site

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Rating: 4.6(4 reviews)
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Response rate: 33%
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4.6

susanne
March 17th, 2025
If I could give the team that made this incredible trip possible 10 stars I would!! What an incredible week we had...
If I could give the team that made this incredible trip possible 10 stars I would!! What an incredible week we had thanks to Maurizio, Vincenzo, Manuela and Claudio. The terrain we hiked and biked through was beautiful and the stories and information Vincenzo and Manuelo shared on our journeys was informative and interesting and made everything come alive. I know this sounds corny (especially coming from a jaded New Yorker) but I felt like I was spending time with new friends who wanted to show me all the amazing things their region had to offer. The hotels we stayed in were small establishments where we met the owners who were the same people who cooked incredible meals for us each night. I did not feel like a tourist and that is no small feat. We will definitely be back for the tour of southern Sicily next year.Show more
Tilo
April 10th, 2023
I did the Etna tour. I very much appreciated the switch of hiking and biking that allows one to visit different...
I did the Etna tour. I very much appreciated the switch of hiking and biking that allows one to visit different locations. For me the whole trip turned out to be very well-organized and fun of course. I've read some of the previous comments. However, judging by the three different guides I had on my tour I cannot confirm that there are problems with the English. You may find that the personnel of your accommodations is a bit more limited in which case your guides can help you out if need be. A found it a huge plus that the reorganisation of trips went smooth and easy when the wheather conditions (my trip was early April) required adjustment of plans, so no worries here. Do I need to comment on the food? I'd say no, it is Sicilia after all. You probably know what to expect from proper Italian food. In case you don't - try and find out, you won't be left dissappointed.Show more
Matt
May 3rd, 2022
The tour route was great. A fantastic experience. The guide was a decent chap but we did expect someone with a...
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Abigail
Asked on October 6th, 2025
is this gravel bike tour suitable for a solo rider are there dates avaible in October or November
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  Abigail
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  if l could find one other person could the trip be available in November
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  Abigail
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  what is the minimum number of people you need for the gravel bike trip in Sicily is it two people
- Etna Bike ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes, the minimum amount of people is 2 to run a tour. If it's just the two of you, it would be a customised tour and the price is a bit more expensive - €2,500 per person for the guided version and €1,990 per person for the self-guided version. We have availability in November so we're flexible on starting dates if you would like to proceed.
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  Abigail
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  just wondering if there are any group trips l can be be added to like the mtb bike trips
- Etna Bike ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  Unfortunately we don't have any multi-day tours booked for November. It's usually the end of the season in Sicily then and therefore not that busy.
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Lydia
Asked on February 28th, 2023
I'm wondering about how physically challenging a trip like this would be since it seems to be open to all ages. I'd like a little more information about the terrain you travel; are the roads narrowing, are they mountainous? Any information of this sort would be appreciated.
Tour Details
Transport
- Etna Bike ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  This tour is a medium/easy level mostly on off-road trails with some short, challenging uphill and downhill parts. It's suitable for cyclists who are reasonably fit and are used to biking for up to 3 hours a day.
- L
  Lydia
  Traveler•Written March 2023
  Physically I would be able to take this tour but my concerns are with I guess what you would call depth/perception. I traveled to the Amalfi Coast years ago (by bus) and was stricken with vertigo due to the hilly drive. Can you describe how steep going downhill/uphill it would be and are the roads narrow or are we on full roads?
- Etna Bike ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  The roads are full roads with occasional narrower country roads but no steep drops or canyons like the Amalfi coast.
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  Lydia
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  Can you give me ideas as to what to expect and what to wear. Our tour starts on 22 September. So I'm packing bike shorts, sneakers and a rain jacket. Should I be thinking sweatshirts or t shirts? Any advice you offer us appreciated.
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George
Asked on December 29th, 2022
Would we be able to do e bikes at our age?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Etna Bike ToursOperator•Written January 2023
  Yes, you would be able to do the tour and we could modify the distance per day to suit your needs.

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Gravel E-bike Tour in the Heart of Sicily

Itinerary

Arrival in Catania

Catania

Included Activities

Paternò to Troina

Included Activities

Troina to Nicosia

Included Activities

Nicosia to Leonforte

Included Activities

Leonforte to Piazza Armerina

Included Activities

Piazza Armerina to Catania

Included Activities

Departure from Catania

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