Motorcycle Tour of Sardinia and Corsica - Part 3
27. 10. 2022
Riding days 6 and 7 bring with them bittersweet feelings, for soon this tour will end and we must say goodbye to the new friends we made.
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Sardinia & Corsica - Riders' Heaven
The islands of Sardinia and Corsica provide some of the best roads in the whole of Europe. At the same time they amaze with great scenery and unique culture.
Welcome to one of the best riding adventures! Beautiful Costa Smeralda, in the north east of Sardinia, is our starting point for discovering the island.
Hilly and curvy, with a very jagged coastline and craggy rock formations, Sardinia offers thrilling views while riding perfect bends of never-ending sea-side cliff roads. Its rugged landscape is dotted with thousands of nuraghi – mysterious Bronze Age stone ruins shaped like beehives. Not to mention a scattering of Roman ruins, Pisan churches and Spanish Baroque.
Crossing to unique French Corsica, serving up more and more bends as they wind their way through pine forested hills and small villages, these two islands make the unbeatable riding destinations in all Europe.
Tour overview
Road description
The whole tour runs on asphalt.
Highlights
Riding on perfect Sardinian roads, Alghero, Ajjacio, Cala Gonone, Sardinian coast & beaches, riding on mountainous Corsica.
Countries:
Italy , France
Route
Mileage: 1.400 km (850 miles)
Mileage: 200 - 250 km (120 - 160 miles)
Tour starts / ends
Olbia, Sardinia
Rest days
1; Alghero
Accommodation
Comfortable, very nice hotels, often the best in the area.
Day by day
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Welcome to Sardinia!
Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Soak in the Mediterranean scent and enjoy the atmosphere of the coastal town, Olbia, where our tour starts. You’ll have some time to unwind before 4pm, when our guides will meet you in the lobby of the hotel for an introductory briefing. In the evening we'll meet again for the welcome dinner in one of the traditional Sardinian restaurant.
Olbia - Ajaccio
In the morning we start with a magnificent ride following the famous Costa Smeralda or Emerald Coast, where luxury hotels, private golf clubs and heli-pads are in abundance.
Pristine white sand beaches and blue waters make this area one of the most expensive tourist spots in Europe. In Santa Teresa we board a ferry and one hour later find ourselves in Corsica. Enjoy the view from the ferry as we approach the dramatic town entrance. Corsica will soon greet you with more outstanding roads leading to the final destination for today, Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and the capital of Corsica.
Ajaccio - Corte
Corsica has more mountains and rivers than any Mediterranean island. It will engulf you in the scent of pine trees, astound you with dramatic mountain peaks in the distance and surprise you with the various landscapes you will ride through.
Enjoy the exhilarating ride towards Piana region, where distinct red rocks reach towards the sky. Stop in lovely Piana or the coastal town of Porto and enjoy the local vibe. After Porto we start climbing up some serious mountains, with Monte Cinto, highest mountain of Corsica, standing out with its presence. We will finish our day in Corte, once a capital and a center of the island, and today, still a unique town surrounded by mountains and rivers.
Corte - Bonifacio
Our third riding day on Corsica will offer more amazing scenery on roads taking us through distinct inland villages.
We will end the day in Bonifacio, a seaside city perched on towering limestone cliffs. Bonifacio is one of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring sights on the island with a rich history and charming old town character. Enjoying your dinner in the narrow cobbled alleys is a must.
Bonifacio - Alghero
In the morning we take the ferry back to Sardinia, this time following the western side of the island towards Alghero.
We will stop in the coastal town of Castelsardo, one of the two fortresses on Sardinia Island. We'll take a walk through the alleyways of the city centre up to the Castello, the citadel. We will finish the day and spend two nights in Alghero, a town with distinct Spanish atmosphere.
Rest day in Alghero
A great place to hang out, walk the coastal promenade, go shopping or enjoy the beach, Alghero offers it all.
It makes an ideal base for numerous activities in or around the town. Explore the Riviera del Corallo, take a ride to Nettuno caves nearby, explore the shady cobbled lanes of centro storico and marvel at the golden sea wall surrounding the old town and giving the town the true meaning of a fortress. Or you can go for a ride and explore more of the fabulous Sardinian roads.
Alghero - Cala Gonone
Today you will experience the true value of Sardinia--its roads! Perfect grip and never ending bends continue forever. Almost nonexistent traffic just adds to the experience.
We start the day on a beautiful coastal ride to the picturesque town of Bosa from where we start to explore the interior part of the island. Visiting prehistoric sites with Nuraghe dwelings, stopping in Orgosolo for a stroll and admiring the revolutionary murals all over town or visiting folk museum in Nuoro are our options today. Late in the day we will arrive at Cala Gonone, a low key coastal town with a very cozy feel to it.
Cala Gonone - Olbia
Our Sardinia roller coaster ride will not end just yet!
The ride from Nuoro to Bitti is one of the best rides on the island. Zig-zag through cork plantations and stop in one of the squeezed-in bars in Budduso. Work your way over the mountains until slowly diving back down to Olbia where we will finish our tour.
Flight home from Olbia
If you fly out later in the day, you’ll have a chance to swim in the emerald waters of Sardinia once more.
You will say goodbye to our guides and new friends and wish everyone many safe rides in the future.
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Sardinia!
Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Soak in the Mediterranean scent and enjoy the atmosphere of the coastal town, Olbia, where our tour starts. You’ll have some time to unwind before 4pm, when our guides will meet you in the lobby of the hotel for an introductory briefing. In the evening we'll meet again for the welcome dinner in one of the traditional Sardinian restaurant.
Day 2: Olbia - Ajaccio
In the morning we start with a magnificent ride following the famous Costa Smeralda or Emerald Coast, where luxury hotels, private golf clubs and heli-pads are in abundance.
Pristine white sand beaches and blue waters make this area one of the most expensive tourist spots in Europe. In Santa Teresa we board a ferry and one hour later find ourselves in Corsica. Enjoy the view from the ferry as we approach the dramatic town entrance. Corsica will soon greet you with more outstanding roads leading to the final destination for today, Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and the capital of Corsica.
Day 3: Ajaccio - Corte
Corsica has more mountains and rivers than any Mediterranean island. It will engulf you in the scent of pine trees, astound you with dramatic mountain peaks in the distance and surprise you with the various landscapes you will ride through.
Enjoy the exhilarating ride towards Piana region, where distinct red rocks reach towards the sky. Stop in lovely Piana or the coastal town of Porto and enjoy the local vibe. After Porto we start climbing up some serious mountains, with Monte Cinto, highest mountain of Corsica, standing out with its presence. We will finish our day in Corte, once a capital and a center of the island, and today, still a unique town surrounded by mountains and rivers.
Day 4: Corte - Bonifacio
Our third riding day on Corsica will offer more amazing scenery on roads taking us through distinct inland villages.
We will end the day in Bonifacio, a seaside city perched on towering limestone cliffs. Bonifacio is one of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring sights on the island with a rich history and charming old town character. Enjoying your dinner in the narrow cobbled alleys is a must.
Day 5: Bonifacio - Alghero
In the morning we take the ferry back to Sardinia, this time following the western side of the island towards Alghero.
We will stop in the coastal town of Castelsardo, one of the two fortresses on Sardinia Island. We'll take a walk through the alleyways of the city centre up to the Castello, the citadel. We will finish the day and spend two nights in Alghero, a town with distinct Spanish atmosphere.
Day 6: Rest day in Alghero
A great place to hang out, walk the coastal promenade, go shopping or enjoy the beach, Alghero offers it all.
It makes an ideal base for numerous activities in or around the town. Explore the Riviera del Corallo, take a ride to Nettuno caves nearby, explore the shady cobbled lanes of centro storico and marvel at the golden sea wall surrounding the old town and giving the town the true meaning of a fortress. Or you can go for a ride and explore more of the fabulous Sardinian roads.
Day 7: Alghero - Cala Gonone
Today you will experience the true value of Sardinia--its roads! Perfect grip and never ending bends continue forever. Almost nonexistent traffic just adds to the experience.
We start the day on a beautiful coastal ride to the picturesque town of Bosa from where we start to explore the interior part of the island. Visiting prehistoric sites with Nuraghe dwelings, stopping in Orgosolo for a stroll and admiring the revolutionary murals all over town or visiting folk museum in Nuoro are our options today. Late in the day we will arrive at Cala Gonone, a low key coastal town with a very cozy feel to it.
Day 8: Cala Gonone - Olbia
Our Sardinia roller coaster ride will not end just yet!
The ride from Nuoro to Bitti is one of the best rides on the island. Zig-zag through cork plantations and stop in one of the squeezed-in bars in Budduso. Work your way over the mountains until slowly diving back down to Olbia where we will finish our tour.
Day 9: Flight home from Olbia
If you fly out later in the day, you’ll have a chance to swim in the emerald waters of Sardinia once more.
You will say goodbye to our guides and new friends and wish everyone many safe rides in the future.
Pricing
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3.950 € |
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4.070 € |
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4.220 € |
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4.440 € |
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4.580 € |
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5.090 € |
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| Your own motorcycle | 3.300 € |
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| Passenger | 3.020 € |
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510 € |
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7.50 % |
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Purchasing trip cancellation insurance allows customers to receive a refund for a tour when a customer must cancel a tour for reasons covered by this insurance. Trip cancellation insurance costs 7,5% of the total listed price of the tour, including supplements like motorcycle upgrades, single room requests, and passenger costs. |
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175 € |
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VIP & Super VIP insuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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280 € |
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VIP & Super VIP insuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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Sardinia & Corsica - Riders' Heaven includes:
- Late model motorcycle with lockable hard luggage and tank bags plus a Third party liability insurance and Comprehensive vehicle insurance.
- Experienced guide on a motorcycle.
- Support van for luggage, souvenirs, and 1 or 2 passengers.
- 8 nights accommodation in quality, mostly 4**** hotels.
- 8 breakfasts in the hotel.
- 7 dinners, mostly in traditional local restaurants.
- All (two) ferry rides.
- Airport transfers up to 5 days prior to the tour start, on the last day of the tour and one day after the tour.
- All maps with marked routes for the region being toured.
- Extensive tour booklet.
- GPS with all the daily routes uploaded.
Not included in the price:
Air ticket, dinners on rest days, most lunches, drinks, gasoline, personal spending, tips.
Tour Cancellation Insurance: more information HERE.
* 2024 prices will be set in October 2023. If the increase compared to the 2023 prices is more than 5%, you can cancel the tour without a fee until Oct 31, 2023.
Motorcycle Tour of Sardinia and Corsica - Part 2
27. 10. 2022
Riding days 3 and 4 illustrated quite nicely why these two Mediterranean islands are heaven for motorcycle riders. Both days were filled with mountainous riding packed with the twisties and sweepers that riders desire.
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Motorcycle Tour of Sardinia and Corsica - Part 1
21. 10. 2022
We hope you enjoy a three-part recap of this year’s guided motorcycle tour of Sardinia and Corsica, which is for riders wanting to squeeze in a last bit of touring fun before the season ends.
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