12 Day Magical Dolomites Guided Motorcycle Tour in Croatia, Austria, and Italy

Overview

Moto Tours Croatia are not guided by the popular names of the mountain passes, such as Passo Stelvio or Grossglockner (which they will pass for sure), but they are aiming at small places along the road that truly capture the essence and the beauty of the journey, and the mentioned passes will just guide you to these places. They will spice it all up with luxurious stays in beautifully designed boutique hotels, apartments, and restaurants that are a real icing on the cake to this lovely story. Moto Tours Croatia has taken care of everything; you just have to grab your motorcycle gear and accessories and sit on the plane. Leave everything else to Moto Tours Croatia, and they truly mean everything. They will meet you at the Zagreb airport and see you off from it as well. Who knows, maybe you will come a couple of days earlier to Zagreb, which they would highly recommend, so that you can adj

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Zagreb
• Visiting still undiscovered places
• Small and friendly groups that make you feel like you're at home
• Experience a spectacular alpine ride, reaching the highest elevation of 2,504 meters
• Head to Rovinj, perfect for a short walk in the city and a view of the unique sunset
• Support vehicle that carries your luggage and oversized purchases
• 11 nights accommodation
• Airport transfers

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Airport Zagreb - Arrival

   Upon arrival at the airport in the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, you will meet your tour guide. You can spend the day sightseeing or go straight to the hotel, depending on your choice. It is already common to organize a short initial ride so you can get comfortable with the bikes, because it would be a real shame not to use the bikes waiting in the hotel parking lot. In the evening, a traditional dinner is planned with a discussion about routes, motorbikes, roads, and any questions you may have.

2. Day 2: Zagreb - Admont (Maribor)

   You will head out on a beautiful adventure in the morning hours. Your first day of riding ends in Admont, a beautiful Austrian town famous for the world’s largest monastery library. You will be taking the route through Northern Croatia, Slovenia, and the famous Route 69 in Austria. A dinner for the whole group is organized in Admont, and a visit to the local library is recommended.

3. Day 3: Admont - Zell Am See (Hallstatt)

   After breakfast, the goal is to visit Zell Am See. You will ride to Hallstatt, a village on the southwestern shore of Lake Hallstatt, located in the Austrian region of Salzkammergut in Upper Austria, which is best known for its oldest salt mine. Hallstatt, together with Dachstein Mountain, forms a cultural landscape of Salzkammergut, which was entered into the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. A walk through this beautiful town is planned before heading toward Zell Am See, where an organized dinner and overnight stay are planned.

4. Day 4: Zell Am See - Bolzano (Grossglockner Pass)

   Grossglockner Pass, Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Today, you will experience a spectacular alpine ride, reaching the highest elevation of 2,504 meters / 8,215 feet and enjoying breathtaking views. After taking photos and a short stop, you will continue to Italy, with Bolzano as the destination, while riding through amazing scenery. In Bolzano, an organized dinner and overnight stay are planned.

5. Day 5: Day of rest

   This is a short break day. It can be used to prepare for the next pass or to visit Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, on your own. You may also prefer a relaxing ride along Lago di Garda, a famous tourist destination. Assistance will be provided for organizing activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Bolzano.

6. Day 6: Bolzano (Stelvio Pass) - Bormio

   Today, you will conquer Passo Stelvio. It is the main reason for this trip, with its highest point reaching 2,758 meters / 9,048 feet. It will be a challenging ascent for the bikes. At the top, there will be time to take photos and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. The descent will continue on the southern side toward Bormio, where dinner, photo sharing, and rest will follow.

7. Day 7: Bormio - Cortina d’Ampezzo

   This day is dedicated to returning via spectacular mountain roads and passes. Cortina d’Ampezzo, a famous Italian ski resort, is the final destination for today. There will be time for a short stroll, sightseeing in the Alpine town, and dinner with the group.

8. Day 8: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Tarvisio

   Today’s route will include beautiful Dolomite roads such as Agordo Valley, Duran Pass, Zoldo Valley, Staulanza Pass, Selva di Cadore, and Giau Pass on the way to Tarvisio, where dinner and overnight stay are planned.

9. Day 9: Tarvisio - Motovun

   Travel from Italy through Slovenia and back into Croatia while passing beautiful mountain passes, towns, and villages. Dinner will be held in Motovun, a lovely Istrian town where you can experience the spirit of Istria, taste truffle specialties, and enjoy Istrian wines.

10. Day 10: Day of Rest - Motovun

    This is an active rest day. At dusk, travel to Rovinj for a short city walk and sunset viewing. Swimming in the sea is also possible.

11. Day 11: Motovun - Zagreb

    This is the last day of motorcycle riding. The route will pass through Buzet, Kotli, and Hum (the smallest town in the world), then continue to Opatia, a famous tourist destination, before heading to Zagreb after a coffee stop.

12. Day 12: Breakfast in Zagreb - Departure

    Breakfast will be served in Zagreb. Airport transfers will be arranged. The memories, experiences, and friendships made during the journey are the most important part of this trip. Safe flight and hope to see you again.

Ride Details

Bike

rental bike (BMW 850 GS or BMW 1200 GS)

Mileage

1500 miles / 2414 kilometers

Daily rides

100 - 200 miles / 161 - 322 kilometers

Riding gear

not included: helmet, suit, gloves, shoes

Meals

All breakfasts and dinners

Accommodation

The accommodation for the tour would be in beautiful 4 and 5-star hotels / B&Bs.

Food

Your package includes all breakfasts and all dinners, including water and soft drinks.

Getting There

During this tour, you will visit various exciting places such as Admont, Hallstatt, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Stelvio pass, Dolomite road e.g. Agordo valley, Duran pass, Zoldo valley, Staulanza pass, Selva di Cadore, Giau pass, and Motovun. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/moto-tours-croatia/12-days-magical-dolomites-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-croatia-austria-and-italy# "Zoom in") [−](https://ww