16 Day Tuscany, Sardinia and Corsica Guided Motorcycle Tour

Overview

Venice - Florence - Siena - Olbia (Sardinia) - Arbatax - Alghero - Santa Teresa Gallura - Cinque Terre, Italy; Porto - Bastia (Corsica), France

Highlights

• Tour starts and ends in Venice
• Visit the Ducati museum and factory
• Taste wonderful specialties in Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy
• Relaxing ride among Tuscan's hills and vineyards, wineries, and restaurants
• Amazing ride across Sardinia and Corsica, a well-kept secret of the Mediterranean
• Explore Florence, Siena, Santa Teresa or Bonifacio, and Cinque Terre during the rest days
• Enjoy the motorcycle paradise full of twisty roads and unspoiled stretches of coasts
• 15 nights accommodation in high rated hotels

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Venice

   Welcome to one of Italy's most precious cities, the stunningly romantic Venice! Benvenuti a Venezia! After you take 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 the lively but relaxing atmosphere of this marvelous city.

2. Day 2: Venice - Bologna - Florence

   You will leave Venice after breakfast, heading towards Bologna, where you will visit a place where the famous Ducati is produced. You will visit the 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! Afterward, 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

3. Day 3: Rest day in Florence

   Today, you will enjoy a well-deserved rest and treat yourself 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.

4. Day 4: Florence - Siena

   Today, you will enjoy a relaxing ride through some of the most beautiful Tuscan areas, a famous Chianti region, the very nice curvy roads between the hills and vineyards, wineries, and Tuscan restaurants. A scenic ride accompanied by a true Tuscan experience will fuel all your senses before arriving in Siena in the late afternoon or early evening.

5. Day 5: Rest day in Siena

   A beautiful medieval city of Siena offers a variety of things to do while on the rest day. However, if you would like to spend the rest day resting on a motorbike, Adventure Roads Limited will be happy to have as well a ride through the areas of Montepulciano and Montalcino, providing you with great curvy roads, hills, and charming small villages.

6. Day 6: Siena - Livorno - Ferry to Olbia (Sardinia)

   Leaving Siena in the morning, you will hit the road toward the Mediterranean coast to the port of Livorno. An enjoyable scenic road will take you through some of the beautiful Tuscan towns such as San Gimignano and Volterra and you will reach the ferry port in Livorno in the late afternoon in order to board the overnight boat that will take you to the next days of a great adventure to follow - the amazing Sardinia and Corsica.

7. Day 7: Olbia - Arbatax

   Early morning, you will reach Sardinia and the city of Olbia. Once on solid ground, you will have a short coffee and hit the exciting roads of the magical Sardinia. Riding along the coast toward Arbatax, you will enjoy the motorcycle paradise full of twisty roads, beautiful sceneries, and amazing local food.

8. Day 8: Arbatax - Orgosolo - Losa - Alghero

   Leaving Arbatax in the morning, you will take some truly wonderful local roads through the Sardinian inlands, all the way to the city of Oristano, known for its quiet but memorable charm. The route will reveal to you some of the true hidden gems of Sardinian inlands, such as the town of Orgosolo, famous for its murals dating from the 60s of 20th century, a truly amazing UNESCO World Heritage site, then ancient Nuraghe in Losa, Roman ruins on the west coast near Oristano, a picturesque village San Salvador and an amazing coastal road leading you to the beautiful town of Alghero.

9. Day 9: Alghero - Santa Teresa Gallura

   The ride continues along the beautiful shores and breathtaking views. You will enjoy the day riding the amazing coast reaching the beautiful town of Santa Teresa Gallura, a charming town surrounded by beautiful beaches and resorts.

10. Day 10: Rest day Santa Teresa Gallura

    You will enjoy the rest, tasting delicious local cuisine, resting on some of the amazing sandy beaches, and having leisure time in one of the famous Sardinian places. Cantered around the main town square with its shops and restaurants, the territory of Santa Teresa includes rugged stretches of coastline, ancient archaeological sites, charming towns, old wartime fortifications, and dozens of beaches.

11. Day 11: Bonifacio - Porto

    Passing the strait of Bonifacio, the thrilling town of Bonifacio and the cliffs of Corsica will announce the amazing natural landscapes and thrilling days that are in front of you. It is one of the must-see sights approaching by boat to the shores of Corsica. The journey continues alongside the amazing shores of Corsica, offering stunning views and a wild landscape, and here you understand further why Corsica and Sardinia are often called a well-kept secret of the Mediterranean. The stunning coastal ride between amazing rocky formations on one side at the altitude of a few hundred meters above

12. Day 12: Porto - Bastia

    This scenic ride and stunning views continue along the shore and today you will exchange it with a bit of ride into the hilly inlands of Corsica. You will again get back to the coast, continue the ride, and head to Saint Florent, a beautiful coastal vacation town where you will stop for a while and continue your ride around Cap Corse (the northern peak, peninsula of Corsica). Cap Corse, the area, is known for having some of the best vineyards on the Island. Forty kilometers long and only fifteen across, the rocky peninsula of Cap Corse gives access to some exceptionally beautiful and unspoiled

13. Day 13: Bastia - Livorno - Cinque Terre

    Another amazing riding day is ahead of you! In the morning after breakfast, you will depart Bastia and board the ferry that will take you to Livorno in a 4-hour time. From Livorno, you will ride to Cinque Terre where you will have a great authentic dinner in one of the towns.

14. Day 14: Rest day in Cinque Terre

    It is time for a little break in one of the most picturesque areas of the Mediterranean, a beautiful Cinque Terre. You can spend the day visiting 5 towns Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso (there is an option to do it fast, by train from La Spezia or by boat). The views from the boat are truly amazing and since you will have enough time, this is the best option to enjoy the day to the fullest.

15. Day 15: Cinque Terre - Venice

    From Cinque Terre to Venice, you will take one of the best Italian inland routes that will take you across the Apennine mountains. On your way, you will be having an opportunity to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello near Modena. In the evening, you will end the day with a farewell dinner in Venice.

16. Day 16: Departure from Venice

    - 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 R 1250 GS Adventure / R 1250 GS / R 1200 GS / F 750 GS, Honda Africa Twin CRF 1000 L)

Mileage

2,030 kilometers (1,260 miles)

Daily rides

150 - 350 kilometers (93 - 217 miles)

Riding gear

Available to rent

Meals

15 breakfast, 10 lunches, and dinners except on rest days

Accommodation

You will be accommodated in high-rating (4\*) hotels or private accommodation. Riders can choose to stay in a private room or share a room with another rider. Moto Tours Europe has based their offer on the concept of holistic and authentic experiences. This means they pay special attention to providing a perfect balance of different experiences included in each of their tours: high-quality motorcycles and the best scenic roads are paired with the best of the local cuisine and the exclusive and unique accommodation. The regions that you ride through were carefully selected to offer not only natural beauty and pleasant roads, but also to enable you to experience the related social, cultural, a

Food

Daily breakfast is included. All lunches and dinners are also included in the cost of the guided tours, except on rest days. Dinners are usually à la carte and you can order anything that’s on the menu. Moto Tours Europe pays special attention to organizing meals in local restaurants, so guests could try local specialties.

Getting There

This motorcycle tour covers the highlights of Italy and France's must-see regions including Venice, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Bonifacio, Bastia, coastal ride of Corsica and Sardinia, vineyards of Tuscany.