Caressed by Mediterranean trade
winds and sculpted by diverse
cultural influences through the
ages, the island of Sicily is a
world of its own. The pace of life
is slower here than on mainland
Italy, and everything—from the
colorful Sicilian dialect and
famously delectable cuisine to the
defiant local spirit—is born of deep
traditions. Join Backroads on this
biking and walking adventure and be
captivated by Sicily’s rough-edged
beauty. Walk and pedal past fertile
fields and rugged coastlines and
explore the tumultuous flanks of
Mount Etna. Investigate
archaeological relics and step back
in time on a guided tour of the
second-largest theater in Sicily,
set against the backdrop of the Bay
of Naxos and Mount Etna.
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Days
1-2 ragusa
Pedal through the Ragusan countryside, stopping for a
visit at Donnafugata, a restored baronial estate
Shuttle to the top of Mount Tauro, above two sparkling
bays, where the town of Taormina awaits your arrival
