An exhilarating motorcycle expedition from the mythical Rome to stunning Sardinia and back. By September, the holiday crowds have thinned and the scorching heat has eased, creating the perfect window for us—and our motorcycles—to savour the last days of summer while enjoying every twist and turn along the way. After Rome, we’ll ferry across to the island of unspoiled nature and millenary traditions for an authentic discovery of its most stunning and, at times, remote corners: from mountain roads immersed in fragrant Mediterranean vegetation with granite formations towering on one side and breath-taking vistas on the other, to coastal stretches alongside white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Expect sensational riding, warm hospitality, beautiful hotels, dreamy swims, quaint towns, fun waiters, and plenty of laughs. And of course, no journey to Sardinia would be complete without indulging in local delicacies like suckling pig (sometimes cooked buried underground), fresh seafood, and the ever-assured Sardinian cheeses. Finally, we’ll return to colossal Rome for our last night celebrations, bringing a mind-blowing trip full circle. From start to finish, this tour will be a feast for the senses, leaving us with memories to be cherished for a long time.
7 days trip / 6 days riding
1250 km / 4-5 hrs daily riding
easy-medium difficulty, 95% tarmac
The route
Every single day amazing smooth tarmac and sweeping long curves will take us from mountains to beaches, from ice cream to suckling pig.
DAY 1 (22/09) 120 km: ‘ARRIVAL TO ROME + WARM UP RIDE’
Meet the team and motorcycle pickup (3pm) – tour briefing - sunset ride through the old roman Empire hills and Natural park Bracciano Mertigliano – dinner by the sea – overnight ferry to Sardinia.
DAY 2 (23/09) 230 km: ‘GALLURA AND THE SARDINIAN HEART’
Docking in Olbia at sunrise, we will enjoy a ride of the city and an Italian breakfast before heading west into the heart of the Gallura region. We’ll ride by vineyards and ancient forests of centenary oaks famous for their bark, then move towards the centre of the island through forgotten routes populated by countless mythological Nuraghe (ancient stone structures dating back to 1900 BC), before finally reaching our destination on the coast for a well-deserved aperitivo, dinner and rest.
DAY 3 (24/20) 210 km: ‘THE OLD MINING ROUTE’
After a delicious breakfast and a short 80km ride along the eastern coast, we will reach the quartz beach of Is Arutas for our first beautiful swim of the trip. Regenerated and energised, we’ll ride south into to the Costa Verde, not only beautiful for its natural landscapes, but also incredible for its Industrial archaeology. A quick visit of one of the most ancient and spectacular mining sites of Italy, and we’ll pick up the pace on the incredible panoramic road hanging off the coastal cliffs, stopping to marvel at the famous ‘Pan di Zucchero’ (the highest sea rock of Europe) and finally arrive to our hotel for the night.
DAY 4 (25/09) 220 km: ‘COSTA VERDE TO COSTA REI’
This will be a glorious day of leisurely riding along the bendy costal roads of the south while discovering its many beaches, eating ice creams, swimming at the southernmost tip of the island, stopping for lunch on Cagliari beach il Poetto, and then continue on more exciting roads to the fabulous Villa Simius and costa Rei on the east coast.
DAY 5 (26/09) 180 km: ‘THE RIDER’S PLAYGROUND’
Refreshed and relaxed from the ‘beach life’ of the previous day, we’ll then tackle one of the most exciting and fast roads of the island, an absolute dream for both fast and slower riders, the SS125 leading to the National Park of the Golfo di Orosei. This extraordinary road will take us north onto the mountains, and then back to the wild beach of Cea, where we’ll stop for a cooling swim and an amazing fish lunch. Back on the road, we’ll climb back up into the beautiful Supramonte Mountain range to enjoy once again wonderful endless sceneries of valleys and peaks, before setting our helmets in the mountains.
DAY 6 (27/09) 195 km: ‘RETURN TO ETERNAL CITY’
On our final riding day, we’ll ride more of the scenic mountain roads all the way to Olbia where we’ll catch our ferry back to mainland Italy. A few hours of relaxation and sunbathing on the deck (or celebrating?) will set the tone for our last stretch from Civitavecchia to the majestic city of Rome. We’ll enjoy a memorable night ride into town, check into our hotel, and then head out for a well-deserved dinner party to cap off our journey in style.
DAY 7 (28/09): ‘DEPARTURE HOME’
Breakfast, return the bikes and head back home, or stay some more days in Rome.
What is included:
6 Days Motorcycle rental
5 nights 4* hotel & breakfast (shared double room)
Ferry tickets and cabin
6 dinners (wine allocation included)
End of tour dinner party
Experienced Italian tour leader (English/Spanish/Italian speaking)
Travel info with GPX / Google maps
Roadside assistance
Support vehicle (1 bag per person)
Third party motorcycle insurance
Airport transfers (Shared with other riders)
What is not included:
Fuel
Lunches
Entrance fees to optional experiences and sites
Alcohol (except for dinner allocation)
Tolls and parking
Tips
Flights
Anything not listed above
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Includes roadside assistance and support vehicle for luggage transportation.
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Moto Guzzi Guzzi V7
Aprilia Tuareg
BMW F900R
Yamaha Ténéré
Ducati Scrambler 800
Security deposit €1500
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €1500)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €500, theft €1000)
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Ducati Desert X
Hypermotard 950
Ducati Multistrada V2
Honda Africa Twin
Guzzi V85 TT
Security deposit €2000
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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BMW R Nine T
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Ducati Monster 937
Security deposit €2500
Optional HP insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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Ducati Multistrada V4
BMW R1300GS
Security deposit €3000
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €3000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €1250, theft €1500)
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Item description
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Single room supplement €80 p/d
Optional HP insurance €20 p/d
Optional VIP insurance €40 p/d
Modular helmet €5 p/d
Spidi tech jacket €10 p/d
Spidi gloves €3 p/d
GPS €10 p/d
Telephone support €3 p/d
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Minimum number of participants: 8 (If the minimum attendance is not reached the tour may be cancelled and your money refunded).
Start/finish: Rome city (fly to Ciampino or Fiumicino airports)
You can follow our tour leader or ride independently with the provided maps.
The roads will be mostly easy and medium, 95% tarmac.
Minor itinerary changes possible due to roads conditions, weather, hotels availability.
We advise you consider your own comprehensive travel insurance covering flights, personal accident etc.
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Advance payment to secure your place €850.
The balance to be paid at 60 days to the tour start.
Cancellation policy:
The deposit is fully refundable in case of cancellation by us.
Up to 60 days before the tour start you can request a full refund.
Between 59 and 30 days from the tour start , you lose the deposit, the balance is kept for the entire following season as credit towards another tour.
From 30 to 15 days prior to the tour start, you lose 50% of total amount, the balance is kept for the entire following season as credit towards another tour.
Form 15 to 0 days prior to the tour start you lose 100% of total amount.