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EAST SICILY

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EAST SICILY EXPERIENCE

12 - 15 March 2026

Three days by motorbike to discover the most authentic Sicily, including historic villages, wild mountains, and one of the world's most fascinating active volcanoes.

Accompanied by Cesare Zacchetti and Federico Marretta, three days in “Margherita” with Catania as a base, easily reachable by plane.
We'll explore the most scenic dirt roads in northeastern Sicily, traveling through the Madonie Park, the Peloritani Mountains, and the slopes of Mount Etna.

For those who wish, it is possible to travel light using motorcycle rental directly on site, service included in the Premium package.

A complete experience, designed for those who love riding, exploring, and enjoying their motorbikes without rushing.

🔧 In short: ✔ Fixed base in Catania (return every evening) ✔ Balanced asphalt and off-road

✔ Villages, mountains, volcanoes ✔ Tourist-adventurous pace ✔ Experience suitable for motorcyclists with an adventure spirit

For information and details: Cesare Zacchetti 3358256164 – travel@over2000riders.com

Not just a journey, but a real one Experience:
MEMBERS HAT will have a unique privilege: as a guide and personal trainer there will be Cesare Zacchetti, new project manager of the HAT TRAVEL EXPERIENCE, with an extraordinary experience gained in several editions of the Dakar, including the 2025 edition in the Malle Moto category and other international competitions. His presence will guarantee personalized support and practical training of the highest level.
Thanks to its presence, participants will be able to improve their driving skills and receive technical advice directly from a professional with experience in the toughest competitions in the world. This exclusive opportunity will make the tour not only an exciting adventure, but also a unique opportunity for growth and learning for all motorcycle enthusiasts.

(I.e. Day 0 – Thursday, March 12

Participants will meet at the hotel in Catania in the afternoon and enjoy dinner with the group.

(I.e. Day 1 – Friday, March 13th Inland villages and Leonforte

Departure from Catania towards the Sicilian hinterland, along secondary roads and mixed asphalt/dirt sections.

We'll pass through historic villages, countryside, and hilly landscapes, entering the heart of lesser-known Sicily. The Leonforte area will be the highlight of the day, a symbol of inland and authentic Sicily. Return to Catania in the afternoon.

👉 Perfect for breaking the ice, creating a team, and starting the journey.

(I.e. Day 2 – Saturday, March 14th Nebrodi & Peloritani

The most adventurous day of the tour.

From our base in Catania, we head toward the Nebrodi Park, through scenic dirt roads, woods, high-altitude pastures, and mountain lakes. The route alternates off-road sections.road Smooth mountain asphalt roads, with ever-changing views. We'll then continue towards the Peloritani Mountains, one of the wildest and most stunning areas of the island. Return to Catania in the late afternoon.

👉 Authentic guide, spectacular landscapes, and pure Sicily.

(I.e. Day 3 – Sunday, March 15th Etna & MareNeve

Last day dedicated to panoramic driving on asphalt.

We'll climb Mount Etna along roads carved into the lava, through woods, black lava flows, and breathtaking views.

The MareNeve section offers one of the most iconic views in the Mediterranean: sea and volcano in one. The final return to Catania feels like an intense and complete journey.

👉 The perfect ending to end on a high note.

The organizer is not a tour operator; therefore, planning and organizing the round-trip journey from Sicily is the responsibility of the participant, who can depart from any location they prefer and reach their destination as they see fit, following the directions provided.
We can recommend the MELISSA VIAGGI agency for reservations and travel. (Melissa di Candia with headquarters in Ciriè – 10073).
Contact details:
3383197368 – info@melissaviaggi.net

PARTICIPATION FEES – CONDITIONS

THE PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
  • 3 days of tour asphalt/offroad from Catania with Cesare Zacchetti as well as a local AICS guide
  • 3 nights in a hotel with dinner and breakfast, accommodation in a double or single room (Premium)
  • 3 light lunches along the route
  • 3 Mid-Morning Snacks
  • Presence of 2 motorbike guides for the entire route + half-time support staff
THE PARTICIPATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • The participation fee does not include anything that is not expressly indicated in the "The participation fee includes" section.
  • Round trip air travel
  • Round trip ship trips or other types
  • Round trip motorcycle transport
  • Petrol
PARTICIPATION FEE:
  • BASIC package: including meals and accommodation in a shared room €620
  • PREMIUM Package (All inclusive): as per Basic package + rental motorbike and accommodation in a single room €1150

A non-refundable deposit of €150,00 is required upon registration, with the balance due by February 28, 2026.

Il Travel will take place once the minimum number of 6 participants is reached, registrations will close once the maximum number of available places (10 in total) is reached.

  • VIEW REGISTRATION AND REFUND CONDITIONS
  • Il Travel / Tour / The course will be held upon reaching the minimum number of 8 participants.
  • Online registration for the event is a simple reservation valid for two weeks. After two weeks, if payment is not made, the reservation will be cancelled.
  • Participation is confirmed only when the transfer is credited to the indicated account and you have received the confirmation email.
  • In the opinion of the Organization, in case of unfavorable weather conditions or other problems also related to the route including legislative norms regulating access and transit, the activity may undergo a change in the program both before the start and during its execution. Such changes will not be a reason for the participants to request any type of compensation for the participation fee or part of it.
  • The routes are not technically demanding but require adequate technical and physical preparation for driving times of about 6-8 hours a day. They are carried out for about 50-70% on dirt roads in some stony sections, but always with a width of at least 1,5 - 2 meters and passable with a 4X4 vehicle.
  • Knobby tires are recommended but mixed road/enduro tires can be used with greater caution.
  • Each participant must provide the necessary equipment to replace the inner tubes and, if necessary, repair the tubeless tires of their vehicle.
  • Appropriate clothing for off-road driving (boots, protection, etc.) and for possible climatic changes is essential.
  • The spirit of the tour is that of a journey with stops for photos, snacks, etc. depending on the preferences of the majority of participants, but the duration and length of the route and the constraints of hotel reservations require a commitment to respecting the times established by the program.
  • For security reasons the tour they are organized without passengers.
  • The organization reserves the right to exclude, for safety reasons, motorcycles that do not comply with the requirements suitable for the Adven tourism discipline.touring and use on natural roads, including the fitting of tyres not suitable for off-roading.roadParticipants are advised to check that their vehicle complies with the characteristics required to safely tackle the route.

GPS TRACKS
Participants formally undertake not to disclose to third parties the GPX tracks of the route or of the one taken, in order to avoid that these itineraries are travelled with behaviours and attitudes not in line with those of the Organisation.

IMAGE PROCESSING AUTHORIZATION
Each participant acknowledges that his/her participation in the event authorizes the Organization and its assignees or other qualified parties to capture and store, on any medium and by any means, to reproduce and subsequently represent, without compensation, his/her name and surname, voice, image, biography and more generally, his/her performances in the event, as well as the trademarks of the equipment manufacturers and sponsors in any form on any existing or future means of communication, in any format, for any communication to the public throughout the world, for any use including advertising and/or commercial use and without any other limitations than those indicated below.
The Organization or other qualified subjects may exploit the still or audiovisual images of the event for any use other than advertising and/or commercial purposes and the promotion of the Event is not considered as a commercial exploitation for the period of protection currently granted to these types of use.
The Organization will not use or authorize the use of an individual participant's image in the context of the marketing of derivative products, known as merchandising, without the express authorization of the participant himself.