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36 Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Brigitte Schneeloch

Reviewed May 2019

Cycling in Sicily

An excellent cycling trip, for me in a less well known area of southern Sicily. The cycling was good, and the hills were more than manageable with my very dependable ebike. Our leader made sure that we also packed in as much sight seeing as possible, so we learned a lot of cultural background to the places we visited. All were very interesting, but ending up in Syracuse and having plenty of time for eating wonderful food, and sight seeing, was a surprising bonus.
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend it to anybody!

Most Inspirational Moment

As above: visiting Syracuse, and seeing the Baroque town of Noto Two very beautiful places

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was just wonderful! Full of knowledge, helpful, guiding us safely through traffic, And up the hills. And down again!!! Lots of fun, always on the lookout to avoid any potential problems. He and the very patient van driver guided us safely on the road sections And they excelled at making us wonderful picnic lunches on 3 occasions!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to see Sicily, then go for this trip! Depending on the season, it can be chilly . Be prepared to cycle some significant hills!

Fenella Butler

Reviewed May 2019

Cycling in Sicily

this was an amazing holiday I cannot rate Davide highly enough, he is knowledgable, kind and thoughtful and guided us so well. He is great fun.
Giuseppi the driver also made a great difference, he took care of us at every steo, another kind and helpful man.
The two men made an excellent team
It would have been good to have been told that there would only be sandwiches on the plane then a long drive and no food at the hotel. The hotel was great and did their best giving us some bread and olives.
If possibly would be much much better to travel earlier both going and coming back.

Most Inspirational Moment

being saved from falling off my bike because of the high winds by the leader. and coming down from the Cava Grande, 7 k of hairpin bends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Totally amazing - see comments in summary

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes get yourself some food to eat on the plane and ask Exodus to get earlier flights.

Suggestions

Go on choosing where possible really good driver/machanics like Giuseppi - would not have been such a good trip without him. I have made a decision not to fly just for a holiday - so next time will have to budget for a train journey. has exodus considered getting group bookings on trains for ecologically aware travellers.

Simon Hopper

Reviewed November 2018

Great week cycling in Sicily, but very disappointing flights

A great week’s cycling in Sicily in October. Weather and scenery were great (sunny in high 20’s), the group was very entertaining and got on so well that all 16 of us ate together every night, and the tour guides were very helpful, friendly and informative.
The cycling route could have been extended, as there were a couple of very light days, but the only real problem was the group flights (see advice below).

Most Inspirational Moment

Not really any inspirational moments - Sicily was great and the group of 16 got on very well together.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Davide di Mauro was excellent throughout.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book your own flights - Exodus group booking means you can't pre-book seats (or even be sure that you will sit next to your partner / friends), you can't check in online, and you get whatever Exodus can find cheapest. We ended up travelling from Heathrow to Milan to catch a connection to Sicily (and almost missed connection on return flight) when we could have flown direct with BA from Gatwick, and the four of us were scattered all over all four flights. Not an enjoyable way of starting or ending your holiday !

Suggestions

Offer customers alternative flight options so they can pay extra for what they want.

Louise Keesing

Reviewed October 2018

Cycling in Sicily

A great ride through the outskirts of the region. Accomodation was very good and the farmhouse stay and food exclent. Loved the pasta cooking lesson.

Most Inspirational Moment

Pasta cooking and watching the olive picking

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was excellent, fun, with us all the way and rapidly found a great alternative when it was too windy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sicily is much easier than the Amalfi coast and probably don't need an E bike if you can cycle 50km. Really enjoyed Sicily.

Suggestions

Helen O'Connor

Reviewed September 2018

The best of everything

This trip was so good for the soul: amazing guide (Iris), superman (Giuseppe), towns, laughs, food, beer, wine, sun, storms, swims and group – all in equal measures.

Most Inspirational Moment

Inspirational no, but as a fan of Montalbano, I was beside myself with giddiness when we got a quick look inside his 'police station and office' in Scicli. Lifetime firsts: I ate a prickly pear, cycled past fields of aubergines and pomegranates and found a fizzy water vending machine where you can fill your own bottle - why don't we have these at home?! I appreciated having 2 hotels where we stayed 2 nights each, particularly the agriturismo, with lovely pool and great staff. I loved all the places we visited, but Siracusa had a particular hold on me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iris was wonderful. She made us all feel very safe, was super organised and attentive and good fun. A gem. Her side-kick Giuseppe was brilliant too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A bit of training beforehand would be good to help you up those hills, particularly if you haven't been on your bike for a while! Although, with e-bikes an option now, it's maybe not required. One point on the e-bikes, some people found them heavy and clunky on the descents. Bring a raincoat for any short, but heavy downpours. Be prepared for a lot of eating.

Jane Holt

Reviewed September 2018

Thoroughly enjoyable

An excellent holiday all round. Beautiful scenery and architecture, great bikes, lovely company and a fantastic guide in Iris, supported brilliantly by the two Guiseppes!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling into Noto for a fab lunch after a challenging morning!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iris is knowledgeable, a great leader and good fun to be on holiday with.

Bob Snow

Reviewed May 2018

A wonderful ride in Sicily

Everything about this ride was great. The scenery, the towns we visited, the food, the accommodation, our fellow cyclists and most certainly our guide Iris and her backup team.

Most Inspirational Moment

The ascent to the canyon of Cavagrande del Cassibile and the views from the top, followed by the exhilarating descent to Avola.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iris was absolutely great in every way.

Bronwyn Snow

Reviewed May 2018

Beautiful Sicily

We enjoyed a wonderful cycling holiday in Sicily. We now have such an appreciation of Sicily’s rich cultural past, the delicious Sicilian cuisine and the beautiful countryside we cycled through.

Most Inspirational Moment

The thrill at having cycled up the 10km climb and then the joy of riding down the other side on day 6.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iris is an inspiration! She is so capable, friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. Exodus are very fortunate to have her on their team. A really lovely person in every way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Come and do the cycling tour in Sicily, you won't be disappointed !

Suggestions

The back up team on this tour did an excellent job also. They were very responsive to both Iris and the group and did everything to keep us safe, to have the bikes working well and to transport the luggage each day.

Graham Mosley

Reviewed May 2018

Sicily enjoyed

This trip opened my eyes; I had thought of Sicily as a hard, arid kind of place, but six days of enjoying the lovely people, wonderful food and interesting sights along the way changed all that. It started well, and then got better and better.

Most Inspirational Moment

The lunch on the day we biked to Noto. Can't remember where it was but we'd had a good ride, hot and tired, and then we arrived at a quiet oasis of dappled shade. We were presented with a range of tasty Sicilian dishes. Lovely atmosphere - I didn't want to leave.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Others have commented on how good a leader Iris has been. She was very, very good, in a quiet and considerate way. She handled a large group of 17 easily but still had time for individual's issues. In particular, she was well organised and always gave just the right amount of useful information at the right moment. Thanks Iris!

Suggestions

I was concerned when I saw that the group would be large, 17 people, in fact. However, it was a great bunch of people who gelled well, better than some smaller groups. No cliques, no delays, no grumbles so thanks to one and all for a great trip! This was a 'point to point' trip; each day we cycled from one hotel to the next which adds to the sense of making a journey by bike. Much better than having piling into a bus for some sections. Sometimes it is unavoidable, of course, such as in India, but it confirms to me that when looking for a trip remember that the 'point to point' is an important factor.

Jane Loughridge

Reviewed May 2018

Beautiful country

We enjoyed a lovely week’s cycling in Montalbano country along quiet roads surrounded by red and yellow flowers and smelling oleander and citrus blossom.
Iris was an excellent guide who never flapped , always ensuring our safety on the roads .
The bikes were the best I have hired on an Exodus trip .

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking down on beautiful Modica from above after a glorious cycle on the first day . Also the delicious picnics provided , at an extra cost , along the way .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Iris was very organized and supported the group well . She will be a hard act to follow!

Suggestions

An extra day in Noto would have been lovely rather than 2.5 in Syracuse.

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