Day to Day:

Day 1: This is the day you need to be in Rome. It will always be a Saturday. Final paperwork, briefing and collection of the bikes will happen in late afternoon. Once we are finished with the routine, we shall have the welcoming dinner in a typical local Roman restaurant.

Day 2: Whilst traffic in Italy's capital is enjoying a lazy Sunday morning, we shall sneak out of town and head for the two volcanic lakes north of Rome, lake Bracciano and lake Vico, to start our Tuscan adventure. The area was once inhabited by the Etruscans and we have the possibility of visiting some Etruscan sites before reaching Orvieto for our first double night stopover. Our family run hotel is right by the cathedral, one of Italy's masterpieces.

Day 3: The ride takes us over Mount Peglia to Assisi. Assisi is the home town of San Francis, Italy's patron. After a visit to the basilica, we also visit Montefalco, home of the Sagrantino red wine, and Todi before making our way back to Orvieto. The riding both to Assisi and back is fantastic.

Day 4: We head west to lake Bolsena and for the southern Tuscan region of maremma. Pitigliano is a must coffee break by the bar del Teatro and well worth a stroll with view over the nearby valleys. From here we head north and with minor diversions, we reach Pienza, Montalcino, and finally Siena. Our hotel is within 5 min walk from the Piazza del Campo. Siena's main square and stage for the medieval horse race, il Palio.

Day 5: rest day in Siena or loop ride in the hills to the south west of Siena. These are called the "Metallifere" hills, because of the richness of metals in the soil. The Etruscans were the first to exploit mines in this region and over the millennia humans have exhausted this commodity handing the hills back to nature. The roads are empty and near perfect for lengthy stretches enabling any rider to really enjoy uninterrupted riding at its finest. Main sites that we shall visit will be S.Galgano, S.Gimignano and Volterra.

Day 6: We head for Chianti on the SS222. An amazing piece of civil engineering that rises to the hills of Chianti from Siena. We then reach Piazzale Michelangelo, abalcony overlooking the historical centre of Florence. We reach this square using minor back roads learnt over the years with very little traffic. The view of Ponte Vecchio and the cupola of the duomo are picture postcard. From Florence we head back through Chianti and reach the Crete Senesi. This area just east of Siena has a peculiar geomorphic structure which offers a distinct change of scenery. Our route then cuts to the east and we reach Arezzo in Val di Chiana birth place of Piero della Francesca.

Day 7: rest day in Arezzo or loop ride to Urbino, Valentino Rossi's birthplace. The ride is a symphony of corners over two of the most exciting roads in central Italy, Bocca Serriola and Bocca Trabaria. Motorcycling is in the DNA of this area. In Urbino we visit the Palazzo Ducale.

Day 8: Our last riding day and we head back to Rome. On the way we stop in Cortona and on the shores of lake Trasimeno before heading back into Rome on the SS3, Via Flaminia. It will be a Saturday afternoon, so no business or weekend traffic going into Rome.

Prices in EURO per person:

motorcycle	double occupancy	passenger supplement	single occupancy supplement
Suzuki V-Strom 650	2320	1400	350
BMW F650GS (twin) Ducati Monster 695	2410	1400	350
Ducati ST3	2530	1400	350
BMW R1200GS Ducati ST4s	2620	1400	350
BMW R1200RT	2710	1400	350

 

minimum number of participants: 10
maximum number of participants: 14

closing date: 60 days prior to tour commencement

If minimum number of participants isn't reached the tour can be cancelled or run with different format.

Booking fee 10% of total to be paid on reserving a place on the tour.

 

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what is included:

1) motorcycle rental of a touring prepared bike with side cases, top case, tank bag, locks and alarm, and tubeless puncture repair kit.

2) 8 nights accommodation in 3 or 4 star family run hotels with breakfast and safe parking for the bikes, especially selected for being located in the historical centre of each town

3) welcome and farewell dinners in Rome

4) Francesco (owner of CIMT) will be your motorcycle guide always on a motorcycle. He will be there as a point of reference and to facilitate things during your trip. You can ride following him or decide to seek your own way. You will always be able to reach him on his mobile phone in case of need or get advice during riding breaks. Think of him as your local source of information and a fellow traveller.

5) support van with second guide to carry your luggage (one piece per person) from hotel to hotel, provide necessary assistance during the tour with tools and spares, and carry any purchases you have made along your way. It also has two extra seats for passengers who wish to take a rest from the pillion seat.

6) an Italian GSM phone, that you can use to receive calls from home free of roaming charges or make emergency calls in any situation.

7) maps and road book of the tour

 

what is NOT included:

1) fuel for your motorcycle
2) motorway tolls and ferries
3) entrance to museums or other sites
4) gratuities and tips
5) all lunches and dinners except for welcome and farewell dinner
6) beverages with your dinner
7) credit used on the CIMT GSM cell phones
8) airport transfers (we will give you all options - including a chauffer driven car if you wish)
9) flights to and from Rome

 

 

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