Tuscany, Corsica and Sardinia Motorcycle Tour

Rome, Italy

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Duration

4 - 14 June

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

16 people

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Overview

“Between the mountains and the sea!” This tour is the motto of this 9-day riding tour, a perfect combination of the gentle hills of the Tuscan region. It is the twisty and challenging road of Corsica that runs along the slopes of the coast of Sardinia. And there will also be time to lie down on mountain curves that pass through these two stunning islands in the Mediterranean Sea. One day on the beach, local life, superb food, and complete this tour created for all riders who love riding the twisties! As our guest, you will be in skillful hands during your days here in Central Italy. Tour Leader Enrico Grassi, Founder of Hear the Road Tours, is a native of Rome who spent years traveling every corner of the country he is proud to be his home.

Enrico has spent many hours developing the routes to ride, the cities to visit, the sites to see, and the hotels and food options key to making this kind of adventure something to remember and cherish.

This fabulous tour starts and ends in the beautiful, ‘Eternal’ city of Rome.

HIGHLIGHTS

TOTAL DISTANCE: 2021 KM / 1256 MILES
RIDING DAYS: 8 DAYS
RIDING HOURS PER DAY: 6 - 8 HOURS
SHORTEST RIDING DAY: 176 KM / 110 MILES
LONGEST RIDING DAY: 295 KM / 184 MILES

Itinerary

Tuscany, Corsica and Sardinia Motorcycle Tour

Day 1

By private car you will be transferred to your hotel from the airport. Hear The Road host Enrico will be waiting to give you a great Italian welcome.

Recommended times of arrival: late morning/early afternoon

Freshen up with a cool shower, leave your luggage, and come join us for a “Meet and Greet” in the hotel bar where you’ll get to know your tour partners. Now we are ready to collect the bikes and bring them back to park them in the hotel garage.

On returning to the hotel Enrico will be ready for the tour briefing where he will also answer any questions.
To finish off the day we’ll all go out and enjoy a great “Welcome Dinner”, and have time to learn a lot more about the upcoming exciting days.
OVERNIGHT IS IN ROME.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Meet your motorcycle, Meet your guides, Meet your fellow riders, Welcome Dinner

Day 2

Heading north towards Tuscia, we will cross the areas once inhabited by the Etruscans. Here you will see some of the largest hazelnut groves in Italy, the nuts used by Ferrero to whip up the famed Nutella spread.

After stopping in in Civita Castellana for a short break, and drinking your first Italian coffee on the road, we’ll continue our ride: first along the great roads that run parallel to Lake Vico and Lake Bolsena, and then onto the scenic country roads of Val D’Orcia – an amazing UNESCO World Heritage site.

We’ll be stopping for lunch in Radicofani, under the shadow of an amazing 973 AD fortress. This small town has won an Orange Flag (The Orange Flag Award is a prize given by the Italian Touring Club since 1998 to well-kept, lesser known Italian towns).

Continuing towards we stop to visit Pienza, considered to be the incarnation of a Renaissance utopia and an ideal city. Today it continues to show off to the world its refined and sophisticated Renaissance urban plan: its spaces and perspective onto its 15th-Century “piazza and palazzo” are organized according to the era’s ideals of rationality and humanism.

Back on the bikes we ride the sweeping roads that cross the Crete Senesi, famous for its stunning moonscape.

For your first evening meal in Siena you will be indulged by Mrs. Letizia, owner of a lovely 16th century Inn, with a truly scrumptious dinner to celebrate your first biking day in heart of Italy.
OVERNIGHT IS IN SIENA. (The hotel has a swimming pool)

HIGHLIGHTS:
Tuscia Viterbese, Civita Castellana, Val D’Orcia, Radicofani, Pienza, Crete Senesi, Homemade Dinner.

Day 3

Academy of the Motorcyclist!<br />
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In the first part of the morning we ride the back roads that bring us to the Abbey of San Galgano, home of our very own “sword in the rock”.<br />
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Back on the bikes we challenge the sweeping road towards Volterra before plunging into the scenic roads of the Colline Metallifere, a little-known, but fascinating part of Tuscany.<br />
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After a short stop in the beautiful hamlet of Bolgheri we reach the town of Livorno where we spend our second night.<br />
OVERNIGHT IS IN LIVORNO (The hotel has a swimming pool).<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
San Galgano Abbey, Volterra, Colline Metallifere, Bolgheri.

Academy of the Motorcyclist!

In the first part of the morning we ride the back roads that bring us to the Abbey of San Galgano, home of our very own “sword in the rock”.

Back on the bikes we challenge the sweeping road towards Volterra before plunging into the scenic roads of the Colline Metallifere, a little-known, but fascinating part of Tuscany.

After a short stop in the beautiful hamlet of Bolgheri we reach the town of Livorno where we spend our second night.
OVERNIGHT IS IN LIVORNO (The hotel has a swimming pool).

HIGHLIGHTS:
San Galgano Abbey, Volterra, Colline Metallifere, Bolgheri.

Day 4

In early morning we board the ferry to cross the Mediterranean Sea for a 4 hour cross to Bastia on the NE coast of Corsica.<br />
An then a big thumbs up! Yes, because from Bastia, traveling on the fabulous roads of this rugged island, we head north following the coast line around the thumb of Corsica before heading south to Ferayola.<br />
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Today’s riding is always a most unforgettable motorcycle experience; a perfect mix between coastline roads with their dramatic cliffs, desolate areas like the Desert des Agriates, and twisty mountain roads.<br />
OVERNIGHT IS IN FERAYOLA (Corsica, France)<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
Cap Corse, Nonza, Desert des Agriates.

In early morning we board the ferry to cross the Mediterranean Sea for a 4 hour cross to Bastia on the NE coast of Corsica.
An then a big thumbs up! Yes, because from Bastia, traveling on the fabulous roads of this rugged island, we head north following the coast line around the thumb of Corsica before heading south to Ferayola.

Today’s riding is always a most unforgettable motorcycle experience; a perfect mix between coastline roads with their dramatic cliffs, desolate areas like the Desert des Agriates, and twisty mountain roads.
OVERNIGHT IS IN FERAYOLA (Corsica, France)

HIGHLIGHTS:
Cap Corse, Nonza, Desert des Agriates.

Day 5

es, everything is surreal: You are in Hell, or if you prefer you are in Paradise!<br />
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The coastline road from Ferayola to Cargese is something impossible to describe: narrow, challenging roads, spectacular landscapes with the mountains reflected into the sea. The scenery of Les Calanche is simply stunning!<br />
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And, once we get Cargese, the fun continues! Riding the mountain road to Bonifacio is both breath-taking and scenic…arriving in Bonifacio in plenty of time to catch the ferry to Santa Teresa di Gallura on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, ending another day of fabulous riding!<br />
OVERNIGHT IS IN SANTA TERESA DI GALLURA<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
Col de la Croix, Les Calanche, Bonifiacio.

es, everything is surreal: You are in Hell, or if you prefer you are in Paradise!

The coastline road from Ferayola to Cargese is something impossible to describe: narrow, challenging roads, spectacular landscapes with the mountains reflected into the sea. The scenery of Les Calanche is simply stunning!

And, once we get Cargese, the fun continues! Riding the mountain road to Bonifacio is both breath-taking and scenic…arriving in Bonifacio in plenty of time to catch the ferry to Santa Teresa di Gallura on the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, ending another day of fabulous riding!
OVERNIGHT IS IN SANTA TERESA DI GALLURA

HIGHLIGHTS:
Col de la Croix, Les Calanche, Bonifiacio.

Day 6

We leave Santa Teresa di Gallura heading south challenging the beautiful roads of the Gallura.<br />
After a coffee break, we’re off to Tempio Pausania, at the foot of Monte Limbara; a charming town famous for its cork products and the production of granite.<br />
We ride further before reaching the Roccia dell’Elefante, “The Elephant Rock”; a striking dark trachyte rock sculpted by the wind to resemble an elephant. After a good lunch with the Elephant, we are on the bikes once again towards Alghero, an ancient Catalan town on the Mediterranean Sea.<br />
After a short visit of the town, we are challenged again by the scenic coastline from Alghero to Bosa. Leaving Bosa we climb up towards Tresnuraghes, our destination for the next 2 nights.<br />
OVERNIGHT IS IN TRESNURAGHES.<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
Tempio Pausania, Charamonti, Elephant Rock, Alghero.

We leave Santa Teresa di Gallura heading south challenging the beautiful roads of the Gallura.
After a coffee break, we’re off to Tempio Pausania, at the foot of Monte Limbara; a charming town famous for its cork products and the production of granite.
We ride further before reaching the Roccia dell’Elefante, “The Elephant Rock”; a striking dark trachyte rock sculpted by the wind to resemble an elephant. After a good lunch with the Elephant, we are on the bikes once again towards Alghero, an ancient Catalan town on the Mediterranean Sea.
After a short visit of the town, we are challenged again by the scenic coastline from Alghero to Bosa. Leaving Bosa we climb up towards Tresnuraghes, our destination for the next 2 nights.
OVERNIGHT IS IN TRESNURAGHES.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Tempio Pausania, Charamonti, Elephant Rock, Alghero.

Day 7

Relax, relax, relax!!! A whole day at the sea to do what the typical Italian does! Spread out on the beach and swim in the warm water!<br />
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Or, for those who prefer riding today as well, there are many roads to ride returning easily to Tresnuraghes. We definitely don’t want you to lose the riding habit! <br />
OVERNIGHT IS IN TRESNURAGHES.<br />
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HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
Relax on the beach.

Relax, relax, relax!!! A whole day at the sea to do what the typical Italian does! Spread out on the beach and swim in the warm water!

Or, for those who prefer riding today as well, there are many roads to ride returning easily to Tresnuraghes. We definitely don’t want you to lose the riding habit! 
OVERNIGHT IS IN TRESNURAGHES.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Relax on the beach.

Day 8

We will be heading south-east towards the jagged scenic roads of the Monti del Gennargentu, a large, wild area, dotted with canyons and deep gorges. This part of the island is completely uncontaminated, and many rare species of wildlife have made this area their home.

After having lunch in Fonni, we will complete our “Coast to Coast” by riding North-East towards the Gulf of Orosei.
OVERNIGHT IS IN CALA GONONE.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Boreneddu, Fonni, Gennargentu National Park, Gulf of Orosei.

Day 9

Today is our last day on the Sardinian scenic roads. We’ll be starting the day by riding an amazing 48 km which will take us from Cala Gonone to Baunei.

We’ll be stopping for a break on Santa Maria Navarrese’s beach, and then we’ll be riding off the beaten track towards the Barbagia, the barren, desolate mountain region of Sardinia.

Coming down from the mountains and crossing the plains, we will be riding towards the colorful port city of Cagliari, where we will be taking the overnight ferry back to the mainland.
OVERNIGHT IS ON THE FERRY FROM CAGLIARI TO CIVITAVECCHIA.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Bay of Orosei, Barbagia.

Day 10

From Civitavecchia we ride the fantastic climb towards Tolfa. After a short stop in Tolfa, just to give you more chances to sip a good Italian Espresso, we reach the volcanic lake of Vico.
 
Our last lunch on the road is a picnic…yes we stop on the shores of Lake Vico surrounded by the Cimini Mountains, to devour panini padded with local prosciutto and cheese!

Then we wind our way back to Rome on more nice roads.

After returning the bikes we arrive at the hotel with time to freshen up before getting together for our “Tour Celebration” dinner, courtesy of Hear the Road.
OVERNIGHT IS IN ROME.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Tolfa, Lake Vico, Pic Nic, Farewell dinner

Day 11

It’s time to pack your souvenirs and cameras into your bags, and say “Arrivederci” to your new friends. After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airport.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Transfer to the airport.

Included/Excluded

Motorcycle rental with side cases, top case, locks, and alarm. (For rented bikes a deposit for damage theft and fire, between € 1.250 and € 3.000 is required depending on the chosen model).
WHAT IS THE DAMAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT? Each motorcycle has a damage deposit. This amount will be frozen on your credit card, but not cashed. The deposit is your maximum liability for theft or damage to the vehicle. Please ensure that you have enough funds to cover the damage deposit on your cards.
The bike rental prices include costs for public liability insurance and insurance for any road assistance in case of break-down.
Ferry ticket: Livorno to Bastia, Bonifacio to Santa Teresa di Gallura, Cagliari to Civitavecchia.
Accommodation: 2 nights including breakfast in 4- star hotels in Rome, 7 nights including breakfast in 3 or 4-star hotels in the towns where we will stop during the tour, and 1 night on the ferry from
Cagliari to Civitavecchia.
Welcome and farewell dinners in Rome.
Transfer from and to the airport.
Italian tour leader.
Courtesy van to pick up and leave the bikes.
Support van where we’ll carry your cases. The van will be carrying a toolkit for small repairs. You’ll be able to leave your cases (1 suitcase + 1 handbag per person) in the van, as well as any souvenirs you pick up along the way. The van also has a couple of seats that passengers might like to use if they feel they need a little rest from the bikes! • A detailed Road-book with all the information you’ll need, a map with the route well marked, the “Wordless Travel Book”, and a Hear the Road T-shirt.
Insurance covers most medical issues during the trip including, doctors, ambulance, hospital, and any appropriate family travel.

Fuel for your motorcycle.
Tolls on motorways.
Gratuities and tips.
All meals and beverages, except for the welcome and farewell dinners in Rome.
Flights to and from Rome.
We also suggest that anyone traveling abroad for one of our Tours consider purchasing a “Travel Insurance”. It can take the worry out of the unexpected situations that can arise in any travel plan.

Tour Package

Motorcycle Models*

Motorcycle Class 1 - BMW F800 R, BMW F750 GS, Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone

€ 4980

€ 5620

€ 8130

Motorcycle Class 2 - Ducati Scrambler 800, Ducati Monster 797

€ 5060

€ 5700

€ 8210

Motorcycle Class 3 - BMW F800 GT, BMW F850 GS, BMW F900 R, BMW F900 XR, Ducati Hypermotard, Ducati Supersport, Ducati Multistrada 950, Moto Guzzi V85 TT

€ 5120

€ 5760

€ 8270

Motorcycle Class 4 - BMW R1250 GS, BMW R1250 R, BMW R1250 RS, BMW R NINE T, Ducati Scrambler 1100

€ 5190

€ 5830

€ 8340

Motorcycle Class 5 - BMW R1250 GS ADV, BMW R1250 RT

€ 5240

€ 5880

€ 8390

Motorcycle Class 6 - BMW S1000 XR, BMW S1000 R, Ducati Multistrada 1260, Ducati Monster 1200

€ 5430

€ 6070

€ 8580

Motorcycle Class 7 - BMW K1600 GTL, Ducati Diavel, Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

€ 5540

€ 6180

€ 8690

FAQs

This cancellation policy applies to tours by Hear the Road offered on the Moto-days website, unless noted otherwise this will not be altered for any reason.

Should the customer decide to cancel the tour before or during the specified time period for any reason, please find the refund and cancellation policies below:
1. Cancellation of 60 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 100% of the total deposit amount.

2. Cancellation of 59 to 10 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund of the total amount minus the deposit.

3. Cancellation of less than 20 days before departure date: The customer shall receive a refund percentage 50% of the total deposit amount.

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