Italy Lakes & Dolomites 13 nights jun 23/jul 5 thur/wed 2500 miles
Italian Lakes,Como,Garda,Gardena,Dolomites,Marmaladas.
Includes ensuite ferry Hull/Zeebrugge./ Dover Calais
Includes 10 nights hotel, bed and breakfast.
Disembark and the adventure begins, riding through Belgiums scenic Ardenne region on our way tothe Mosel in Germany.
Our route takes us down the famous Schwartzewald Strasse 500 road of the Black Forest enjoy riding youir bike on the twisty mountain ridge as we wend our way through some lovely scenery to the rolling green hills of Bavaria.
The mountains in the distance beckon but don't be impatient just enjoy yourself riding through lush countryside before starting the climb to the high alpine passes proper,you will be transfixed as we climb the alpine passes of the beautiful Austrian Tyrol.
Passing quaint half timbered villages making our way eventually to the serene Italian Lakes of Garda and Como staying for a few days to explore one of the worlds most beautiful regions.
After a few days relaxing time to get back on the bikes to ride the winding hairpin bends of the scenic Gardena route up into the rugged Dolomites and Marmaladas mountains with challenging passes and hairpin bends roads to test the sides of your tyres on.
Italy is a magnificent area for riding and it has loads of friendly locals and biker friendly cafes,bars and restaurants,have a coffee and relax in the sun while the motorbikes and the world go by.
Riders from all over the world descend on the area every summer to experiencing riding these amazing mountain roads with nice surfaces with every type of bend you can think of.
This has to be one of the best biking experiences in the world so if you love riding your bike through exotic scenery why not come along and enjoy yourself.
But first we have to get there and the good roads of the Eifel Mountains will keep us entertained as we ride the smooth sweepers through Belgium's Ardenne to the historic but scary Nurburgring [have a go if you dare] and the scenic Mosel river gorge to sample the famous wine, beer and and hospitality.
Next day we Travel a scenic route down the Schwartzewald Strasse[500] through Germany's Black Forest to Bavaria.
In the distance the mountains of the Austrian Tyrol will tempt you to hurry up and before long you will be pitting your wits against some great smooth mountain passes with scenery, glaciers and rivers to gawp at as you ride through the spectacular Austrian Tyrol region to our hotel for the night.
Next day we will ride more stunning alpine passes into the tranquil Italian Lake district with deep green lakes and millionaires villas along the shorelines, passing interesting ancient villages,Hilltop Castles stopping frequently for a coffee or an ice cream kick back, relax and take advantage of the areas laid back cafes and restaurants.
While here for the 'masochists' I will lead rideouts each day exploring this beautiful area, ride with us or do your own thing, visit the beach,pool etc.your choice.
After a few days relaxing in the Italian Lake District it is time for a little bit adventure on your bike as we our ride over Alpine passes into the Dolomites proper and what a mountain range, with rugged mountain vistas and roads you will remember forever, motorbiking the little known Marmaladas passes and relax in one of the biker friendly establishments dotted around this stunning area.
This is one of the most scenic areas in the world don't forget your camera.
This is a great adventure to a little known part of the Italy relax and enjoy your biking holiday.
This is an escorted tour as against guided, ride with us or on your own the choice is yours.
We stay in nice hotels giving you time to relax and enjoy the roads and the views, rest assured your experienced guide will show you the best biking roads, riding through spectacular scenery while visiting the most interesting places.
Jun:-
We will meet you at the Hull ferry terminal at 5pm for your overnight trip to the Belgium port of Zeebrugge which leaves at 7pm.
Once aboard and settled into your ensuite cabin, why not sample the ships facilities and entertainment while introducing yourselves to us and your fellow bikers.
Jun:- [Dover riders will meet us at first nights hotel.]
Up for a good breakfast, then disembark and the adventure will begin.
We will ride cross Belgium and down into the forests of Germany's Eifel Mountains passing the infamous Nurburgring and down to the Mosel River Gorge and our first stop for the night.
Ride relaxing scenic roads stopping on route for photos, toilets etc then lunch and back on bikes to meander to our nice clean hotel for a drink, and a bit of crack for the evening.
Jun:-
Gooden Morgan, time for breakfast continental style setting you up for the days ride,
On bikes and away travelling over towards the scenic Black forest and the famous 500 biking road.
Stopping for a laid back lunch, then back on bikes heading south for your hotel for the night stopover.
Jun:-
Gooden morgan, time for breakfast.
Today we ride into Austria.
With the Austrian Alps looming on the horizon to encourage you, we will enter the Alpine passes proper with mountains and spectacular scenery to match.
Frequent stops will be made for photos, a laugh, cuppas photos, toilets etc, giving you time to appreciate the mountains, rivers, glaciers and scenery of this fantastic region.
Our lunch stops will be in one of the biker friendly establishments which are located throughout the area where you can kick back have a drink and a laugh, or just lie about soaking up the atmosphere here, or wander and have a look at the other bikes of like minded bikers who flock here from all over the world.
Suitably fortified we can jump on bikes for another riding experience in the afternoon taking in a few more quaint villages on roads you well never forget, arriving at your hotel for the night to have a bit of banter and wind down before a pleasant evening.
Jun:- Lakes
We cross Austria through alpine passes and drift through a different world of the old and new world order.
After a great riding experience we will cross into Italy and a change of scenery again as we drop down to the spectacular Italian Lake Garda.
We will be staying for 3 nights here allowing you time to unpack the bike and relax, swim,the choice is yours
Jun:- do as you please
Breakfast, choose your days activety or not as the case maybe,
My rideout today will head down the stunning lakeside road which is one of the best and most spectacular biking roads in the world, frequentlystopping off for a nice relaxing lunch, a swim, coffee etc.
July :-do as you please
Breakfast, then another rideout exploring another route through this exciting part of the world.
July:-do as you please Breakfast, then another rideout exploring another route through this exciting part of the world.
July:-
Farewell breakfast then on bikes for a good ride passing through some lovely countryside we take leave of the Lakes an head over to the Dolomites mountains proper, the stunning passes with jagged mountains of the Dolomites and Marmaladas are great fun on the bike and attract bikers from all over the world.
We will be based here a few days allowing you time to explore,chill etc
July:-
Germany is our goal today riding through the rolling hills and great roads of Bavaria then on onto the Black Forest.
After a great days ride we will stay for the night in a nice hotel where you can relax.
July :-
Gooden Morgan , after a good breakfast on bikes and meander our way back on scenic roads through central Germany stopping off for the night in the scenic Mosel Valley region for a the evening.
July :-[Dover riders leave tour here].
After breakfast we will pack bikes up and head up onto the fantastic biking roads of the Eifel mountains stopping at the Nurburgring for a quick cuppa and a look around, back on bikes we will head towards Spa and Belguim on some more interesting roads,wending our way back for our 6 pm ferry from Zeebrugge to Hull.
Once on board settle in and take in the ships entertainment with your new mates on your last nights together.
July :-
Breakfast and disembark, unfortunately this is the end of the tour.
I hope you have had a great time and look forward to seeing you on one of tours in the future.Thanks
Hull Dover
Cost for 2 persons, 1 bike sharing £1860 £1760
Cost for 1 person, 1 bike sharing £1190 £1090 [shared cabin on ferry]
Cost for 1 person, 1 bike ,single £1260 £1160 [shared cabin on ferry]