Overview
The Harley-Davidson® Tour has a duration of seven days and six nights during which you will be able to ride around all the regions so you can have a complete idea of what Tuscany means. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time in Tuscany or not, the local point of view of the tour will make it all different and new. As you will be riding for seven days in a row for around four to five hours of ride per day, this tour is recommended to riders with experience and good health. Please check the schedule for more information about the program.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Florence
- See the Apennines and the Mugello
- Take a jaunt in Anghiari, Bibbiena, and Poppi
- Discover in San Galgano, the ancient abbey of the original Sword in the Stone
- Stop at Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace, the cozy Lucca, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Go to Val d’Orcia and visit Sant’Antimo and the towns of Montalcino and Pienza
- Visit the amazing Piazzale Michelangelo
- Enjoy the Casentino and Valdarno
- 6 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Greetings and a quick tour of Florence
There will be a meeting at 5 p.m. in Florence for greetings and taking the motorbikes. Then, you will go to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo with a breathtaking view of Florence and then, you will have a welcome dinner. There will be free time in the evening to walk around Florence. Accommodation is in a hotel in Florence.
Day 2: The Apennines, Ducati complex, and Pistoia
On the first day of serious riding, you will start discovering the North area of Tuscany and the twisty roads of the Apennines and the Mugello riding through the most Tuscan Passes such as the Raticosa Pass, the Futa Pass, and the Porretana. You will have lunch at the Ducati Scrambler Food Factory in Bologna and visit the Ducati Museum. The last stop of the day is the beautiful city of Pistoia. Free time in the evening to walk around Pistoia. Accommodation in a hotel in Pistoia.
Day 3: Pistoia, Lucca, Pisa, and Volterra
Today, you will visit some important cities in Tuscany; you will ride a fantastic road through the mounts to the cozy Lucca, then you will visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and last, the medieval town of Volterra. Accommodation in a hotel in Volterra.
Day 4: Volterra, San Gimignano, Chianti, Monteriggioni, and Siena
Light day in terms of kilometers but not in emotions: you will visit some of the most amazing towns in Italy while riding your bikes in Chianti: San Gimignano and the famous towers from the Middle Age, the Chianti with its rolling hills and vineyards, the fantastic little town of Monteriggioni located on the top of a hill and finally the breathtaking Siena, the eternal enemy of Florence. Accommodation in a hotel in Siena.
Day 5: San Galgano, Scansano, Pitigliano, and Sorano
You leave Siena towards the South of Tuscany. You will first make a stop in San Galgano, the ancient Abbey where the original Sword in the Stone is located, then you will keep going South to the Maremma area and you will visit Scansano, Pitigliano, and Sorano. Accommodation in a hotel near Sorano.
Day 6: Montalcino, Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, Pienza, Passignano, and Cortona
Today, you will be touring the Val d’Orcia and its wonderful roads visiting another Abbey called Sant’Antimo, and the towns of Montalcino and Pienza. After lunch, you will go East to Trasimeno Lake and finally to Cortona, famous in the world for the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Accommodation in a hotel near Cortona.
Day 7: Anghiari, Poppi, Consuma, and back to Florence
This will be your last day of the tour and you will still have to discover a great area of Tuscany, not the most famous but absolutely impressive: The Casentino and Valdarno. You will go North and you will stop in some interesting spots such as Anghiari and Poppi. Then, you will ride another important road, the Consuma Pass. You will arrive in Florence on time to give back the motorbikes and greetings!
Ride Details
- Terrain
- asphalt
- Bike
- personal or rental bike (Harley-Davison® models)
- Mileage
- 1,200 kilometers / 745 miles
- Daily rides
- 150 - 250 kilometers / 93 - 155 miles
- Riding gear
- available to rent: GPS Navigator, motorcycle jacket, gloves, and helmet (mandatory)
- Meals
- all breakfasts and 1 dinner
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 breakfasts and a welcome dinner (water included, not alcohol)
- Internet Wi-Fi
- Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and insurance (not if you use your own bike)
- English-speaking guide on his motorcycle
Not included
- Fuel
- Tolls
- Gear rental
- All other food and beverage
- City taxes
- Tips
- All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
Food
Italian food is famous and appreciated all around the world. But when you come to Italy you will discover many new dishes you never heard about. That’s why they love to take motorcyclist friends to special restaurants and family-run trattorias. They will make you try the best pizzas, pasta, or local dishes you’ll only find here! The tours always include some meals, it is part of the experience!
Getting There
This tour will take place in Tuscany where you will discover Siena, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Cortona, Sorano, and many more. The company is based in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. All tours start and finish in Florence and mainly, they all take place in this area. This region is one of the biggest in Italy with 22987 square kilometers and almost 4 million people. Tuscany is very ri
