11 Day Dolomites and Tuscany Sunsets Guided Motorcycle Tour in Italy

Overview

Starting from the romantic city of Venice, full of historical splendor, you will be taken on a ride through an amazing patchwork of the most beautiful mountain scenery, the magical Dolomites! You will ride along the major and some of the most important mountain passes, letting you experience the beauty of the typical mountain scenery and at the same time, enjoy the elegance of some of the best motorcycle roads in Europe. Combining that with a ride down to the Mediterranean coast and to the colourful Cinque Terre, this tour provides a wonderful and fulfilling experience in the heart of the most beautiful Italian region - the famous Tuscany, with its jewels - the cities of Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena and Florence. Accompanied with the carefully assorted local food and wines, all of this will assure a remarkable experience satisfying all your senses. Get ready to enjoy life in all its aspect

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Venice
• Ride to the Mediterranean coast and the beautiful Cinque Terre
• Ride through Tuscany, passing through Pisa, to reach the beautiful San Gimignano
• Enjoy a splendid ride toward Val Gardena and more of Dolomites' amazing scenic views
• Heading over the famous Stelvio Pass, one of world's absolute best motorcycle routes
• Let the ride take you to the Lake of Garda, a glacier lake and Italy's largest lake
• Visit a Ducati museum and explore the insides of the Ducati factory
• 9 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival to Venice

   Welcome to one of Italy's most precious cities, the stunningly romantic Venice! Benvenuti a Venezia! After taking some rest and relax at your hotel, you will enjoy dinner in one of the authentic Italian restaurants where you can have a wide variety of typical Italian dishes in a lively but relaxing atmosphere of this marvelous city.

2. Day 2: Venice - Val Gardena

   In the morning after breakfast you will have a short briefing about the entire tour and talk about the most important aspects of riding in a group, cornering techniques, etc. Have a great espresso, cappuccino, or some other type of the famous Italian coffee and here you go! In only a short while, you will be entering the magical Italian Dolomites! You will enjoy a splendid ride towards Val Gardena, take a look at some of the most amazing scenic views of the Dolomites while entering Passo Gardena and riding through the other passes in the region of the Dolomites. You will stay the night at a wo

3. Day 3: Val Gardena - Bormio

   Did you know that the Dolomites are a formations of living organisms (fossilized coral reefs dating from ancient oceans from 250 millions years ago)? Now, you will see them from up close! The tour takes you to some of the most pleasant roads in Europe and makes sure you enjoy the one of the best rides passing between and around these marvelous formations. You will have an opportunity to ride through the several world's must-visit passes for every bike rider. Just relax and feel the presence of the gorgeous mountains, while riding safely along your route. You will be heading over the famous Ste

4. Day 4: Bormio - Lago di Garda - Verona

   A couple of amazing and enjoyable passes will take you to the Lake of Garda - Italy\`s largest lake. It is a glacier lake, formed about six million years ago. It is a popular holiday location with many beautiful places to visit around the lake, restaurants with great food, and shores to rest on. You can take a swim, a boat tour, or a visit to the city of Verona, famous for its Roman Arena and a home of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (you can visit Juliet's house!). You will end the day in Verona, where you will have time for a nice evening and a relaxing dinner and wine tasting in an excellent

5. Day 5: Rest day in Verona

   After your Alpine journey, it is time to have a break and prepare for the Italian doce vita. There are a few places that can be a great introduction to it and for sure one of the best is Verona. That's why Adventure Roads Limited have decided to make it here. Enjoy this beautiful city of Romeo and Juliet, famous Roman Area, and many historic sights. Italian cuisine and great wines are waiting for you as well. Enjoy the day!

6. Day 6: Verona - Cinque Terre

   You will be heading towards the Mediterranean coast and the beautiful Cinque Terre today. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cinque Terre area is a popular tourist destination. Over the centuries, people have built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Paths, trains, and boats connect the villages and cars cannot reach them from the outside. Given its location on the Mediterranean, seafood is plentiful in the local cuisine. Anchovies of

7. Day 7: Cinque Terre - Pisa - San Gimignano

   Yes! This is why it is called 'Bella Italia'! After a few hours of a wonderful ride through Tuscany, passing through Pisa (famous for its leaning tower any many other amazing historical and architectural works), you will be reaching beautiful San Gimignano. You will arrive to San Gimignano in late afternoon and spend a night there. In the evening, you will enjoy food and wine of this famous region to fulfill your experience completely. Cheers!

8. Day 8: San Gimignano - Siena - Florence

   San Gimignano is known as the Town of Fine Towers. It is famous for its medieval architecture, unique for the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form "an unforgettable skyline". On your way to Florence, you will also stop in Siena. Siena is another beautiful Italian city, well-known for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio - a horse race held twice a year. You will spend the night in Florence, where you will truly enjoy all the wonderful aspects of the sensation that the time has stopped centuries ago.

9. Day 9: Rest day Florence

   Today, you will enjoy a well-deserved rest and treat yourselves with a relaxing tour around the breathtaking Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region! Florence is home to some of the world’s most famous Renaissance art and architecture, including Michelangelo’s 'David', Botticelli’s works in the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo basilica. You will have a full day of rest, which you can spend exploring this beautiful city and its cultural and historical sites, as well as the typical local food and the famous Tuscany wines.

10. Day 10: Florence - Bologna - Venice

    You will leave Florence after breakfast, heading towards Bologna, where you will visit a place where the famous Ducati is produced. We will visit a Ducati museum and the insides of the Ducati factory, where you will have a chance to see the production of those passion-inspired bikes that instantly fills the biker's heart with love! Afterwards, you will enjoy a visit to the historical center of Bologna, the city called the culinary capital of Italy, where you will be able to taste many of its wonderful specialties and create a memory of this marvelous region full of life and joy! In the evening

11. Day 11: Departure

    Depending on your flight schedule, you could enjoy a relaxing sightseeing time in Venice or simply have a coffee on Piazza San Marco.

Ride Details

Terrain

asphalt

Bike

personal or rental bike (BMW or Africa Twin models)

Mileage

1,650 kilometers / 1,056 miles

Daily rides

on average of ‭206 kilometers / ‭132‬ miles

Riding gear

available to rent

Meals

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Accommodation

You will stay at various comfortable and high-rating hotels, bed and breakfasts, and private accommodation along this tour, as follow:

Food

The tour includes all meals, mainly authentic cuisine, with one drink per meal is also included.

Getting There

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