Overview
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy This cultural motorbike tour covers a little of Etruscan and Roman history, medieval burgs, Renaissance fine towns, sea-side, hills, forests, and obviously a vast choice of beautiful, twisty, and panoramic roads. Really is a fairytale journey to discover the Middle Ages charm and delights, this tours intends to offer a complete overview of Tuscany, including as many various aspects as possible gathered in such a short time. Up and down on the legendary Tuscan hills with their hundreds of shades, it is designed for your maximum fun in the saddle since this is, first of all, a motorcycle tour. Experience the fusion of culture and landscapes!
Highlights
- Discover the Middle Ages charm
- Beautiful, twisty, and panoramic roads
- Visit Tuscany’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Roman history and Renaissance towns exploration
- Enchanting route on the famous rolling hills
- A navigation system in Sygic and GPS
- 7 nights' accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Florence
Today is the individual arrival of all participants in Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site) for the self-contained visit of which Italy on Motorbike recommends you to dedicate at least one complete day before or after the tour.
Day 2: Florence to Carrara, 225 kilometers / 140 miles
Amazing roads? Check. Fantastic landscape? Check. Exhilaration guaranteed? You bet. You leave Florence at 09:00, heading for the enchanting woods of the charming northern area of Tuscany called Garfagnana with its beautiful natural park. Visit of the delightful village of Castelnuovo. Then, you cross the Apuan Alps to reach your hotel in the area of Massa Carrara.
Day 3: Carrara to Lucca, 170 kilometers / 106 miles
Today is simply packed with enjoyment and variety. You begin by exploring the famous quarries of Carrara marble, the medium of choice for the finest sculptors in history, before sampling the joys of the palate in nearby Colonnata and then heading for the coast. Your first port of call is lovely Lerici, on the edge of the Cinque Terre National Park, where you can clamber up to the castle to admire the view. From there, you continue your rambling towards the most renowned Tuscan sea resort Forte dei Marmi before heading for one of the most enchanting, romantic, and enthralling fine towns in Tusc
Day 4: Lucca to Massa Marittima, 200 kilometers / 124 miles
Today is all about the grandeur of man’s contribution to the landscape. An enchanting riders’ route up and down on the Tuscan hills. First stop: Pisa, with its magnificent Renaissance testimonies. After an accurate visit of the world-famous Piazza dei Miracoli (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with the impressive Duomo (cathedral), Baptistery, and Leaning Tower, you skip back into the Middle-Ages in the enthralling little town of Massa Marittima where you will spend the night.
Day 5: Massa Marittima to Pitigliano, 210 kilometers / 130 miles
Here comes another enthralling day with amazing scenery and superb roads to motor along. Your first stop will be the impressive roofless remains of San Galgano Abbey and nearby Montesiepi hermitage with the sword in the stone. You wind your way around Mount Amiata southward bound for the incredible little cliff top town of Pitigliano, a living medieval relic that will be your home for the night.
Day 6: Pitigliano to Siena, 200 kilometers / 124 miles
You visit two of Tuscany’s finest towns, the world-famous wine center of Montepulciano and the beautiful renaissance gem that is Pienza (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The gorgeous Val d’Orcia (another UNESCO A-lister) with its rolling vine-clad hills festooned with cypresses is simply picture-perfect. To round off the day in style, you hang up your helmets in the fine UNESCO city of Siena where you cannot miss to visit the extraordinary cathedral and the famous square of the Palio horse race.
Day 7: Siena to Florence, 220 kilometers / 137 miles
The final day of the tour, like all the others, is bursting with great art and roads to savor. This superb ride brings you to the implausibly lovely walled town of Monteriggioni and the historical charms of Volterra, a delectable medieval town, former Etruscan capital and, even before that, a Roman settlement. The archaeological remains are well worth a visit. You will then cross the amazing Elsa valley, an enchanting route on the famous rolling hills of Tuscany that brings you first in the marvelous medieval San Gimignano (UNESCO World Heritage Site) also called the town with 100 towers. Afte
Day 8: Farewell in Florence
You are free to explore further the magic of Florence on your own. You are at your complete disposal to give you all indications and tips to enjoy your visit at best and help you plan your remaining days in Italy.
Ride Details
- Bike
- personal or rental bike (available at an extra cost)
- Mileage
- 1,225 kilometers / 761 miles
- Daily rides
- 170 - 225 kilometers / 106 - 140 miles
- Meals
- 7 breakfasts
What's included
- 6 days of riding
- A navigation system in Sygic and GPS format
- Assistance, medical, and luggage insurance
- Registration fees, branded t-shirt, and pictures of the tour
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Daily buffet breakfast
Not included
- Main meals (half-board)
- 1 super farewell dinner
- Typical Italian welcome aperitif
- Motorcycle rental cost
- Motorcycle operation costs: petrol, parking fees, and tolls
- Entrance fees in museums, natural sites, and monuments
- Tourist taxes, extras in hotels, and room upgrade
- Transfers
- Personal expenses
Accommodation
During the tour, you have the options of staying in hand-picked 3-star charming hotels and various accommodations mixed of 2-star hotels and a B&B. You will stay in Florence on the first night, Carrara on the second night, Lucca on the third night, Massa Marittima on the fourth night, Pitigliano on the fifth night, Siena on the sixth night, and back to Florence on the last night.
Food
You will be served daily buffet breakfast along with drinking water. Indeed this region will also bewitch you with its rich flavors: wines, olive oils, mushrooms, exquisite meats, and cold cuts, not forgetting excellent seafood that combine in extraordinary dishes bursting with tastes, fragrances, and personality.
Getting There
Your tour is located in Tuscany, Italy, covering at least Florence, Carrara, Lucca, Massa Marittima, Pitigliano, and Siena. A land of history and gastronomy, with its beautiful scenery of castles and fortresses, huge farms, green hills, vineyards, and cypress trees, every corner of Tuscany is a postcard picture. A tour in Tuscany is a must-do experience for your eyes, your spirit, and your palate.
