3 Islands Tour Cycle Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily

We carefully select the places where we stay based on their personality and the hospitality of our hosts.

Each island is very diverse and this is reflected in the range of accommodations we have selected. Many have sea views and over the years the hoteliers have become personal friends. From 5 star luxury in Ortigia to a family run agriturismo in the Sicilian countryside our choices give a real sense of the character of the people and places we visit.

Back in the 14th century this charming 4* hotel was a monastery. Situated within easy walking distance of the historic centre of Calvi it has views of both the sea and the mountains.

This 3* hotel in the romantic town of Bonifacio provides a lovely finish to our ride in Corsica. With sweeping views and a perfect position to explore the town it is another great final hotel.

Welcome to Sardinia! Our seafront hotel in the lovely town of Castelsardo is family-owned and we are always guaranteed a warm reception.

As the name suggests this is a converted monastery in Ragusa that has been tastefully renovated into a lovely 4* hotel. Right in the centre of the old part of the city it could not have a better position.

A spectacular 5* hotel in the heart of the historic centre of Siracusa – Ortigia – that overlooks the harbour and serves as a fitting end to our Island odyssey.

We choose our restaurants because they are exceptional and unique.

Corsica, Sardinia & Sicily each have very distinct gastronomy which provides for a culinary exploration full of surprises. From exceptional seafood offerings on the coast to a more hearty inland fare the diversity and quality of the cuisine make this tour a foodies paradise.

This wonderful gourmet restaurant is situated on the St Florent harbour and provides a delightful insight into the sophisticated side of Corsican cuisine.

A firm favourite with our riders and a wonderful start to the tour. With the old port of Bastia as a backdrop, the atmospheric vibe is matched by some wonderful seafood for which the restaurant is renowned.

An institution in the town of Pula this bonafide Sardinian trattoria has been hosting our final meal on the island for a number of years. A wonderful venue for a celebratory local feast.

Nestled in the countryside outside Piazza Armerina and hosted by the Trigona family in their summer residence. The history of this noble family adorns the walls and the experience is homely and elegant. Ingredients on the menu are from their own garden which makes for a delicious Sicilian dinner experience.

We complete our 3 Island adventure in the renowned seafood restaurant on Al Mazari. The refined dishes served in this bio-certified establishment are a tour highlight.

The histories of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily are extraordinarily rich and layered, shaped by Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arabic, Norman, Renaissance and Baroque influences, as well as their more modern relationships with France and Italy. On tour, we experience this diversity not as a single story, but as a series of distinct island identities.

Corsica and Sardinia share a version of the Moor’s Head symbol for their flags, inherited from the Kingdom of Aragon. In Sardinia, the Four Moors are divided by the cross of St George. In Corsica, a single Moor’s head wears a white bandana, later raised above the eyes as a symbol of liberation under the 18th-century leader Pasquale Paoli. The emblem became especially meaningful during periods of foreign rule, including the era in which Napoleon grew up on Corsica.

Sicily’s symbol, the Trinacria, is even older and more complex. It features the head of Medusa surrounded by three bent legs and ears of wheat. The legs represent the island’s three capes, while the wheat reflects Sicily’s fertile land. Together, the symbol captures both the geography and mythology that have long shaped Sicilian identity.

To unite all three islands, we use the simpler Tanit symbol as this tour’s icon. Tanit was a Phoenician and Punic goddess worshipped across Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily from around the 5th century BC, giving these very different islands one ancient thread in common.