Global Motorcycle Tours

TOUR INFORMATION

With detailed route documentation and precise GPS coordinates guiding you every step of the way, this itinerary offers the complete freedom of a self-guided adventure with total peace of mind. While mountain pass riding can be technical and demanding in places, the route is well-suited to both experienced touring riders and competent first-timers looking to undertake their first major European tour.

As standard, this tour utilizes the Eurotunnel crossing for a quick and efficient Channel transit; however, alternative ferry routes—such as Hull to Rotterdam—can easily be arranged upon request (please note an additional deposit may be required).



TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: 315 miles

The tour begins as you exit the Eurotunnel terminal at Calais and join the European autoroute system. As some northern regions of Europe are heavily industrialized and today's hotel is a substantial distance from Calais, the route relies primarily on motorway transit for this opening leg. Continental autoroutes are significantly quieter and more relaxed than UK motorways, allowing you to settle into an easy touring rhythm and cover distance comfortably.

Located close to the town of Soest in Germany, your 4-star accommodation is a restored 19th-century farmhouse complete with an indoor swimming pool and spa facilities.

Day 2: 275 miles

Your first destination today is the Möhne Dam (Möhnesee), famous as one of the primary targets of the "Dambusters" RAF Squadron in the Second World War. Your journey continues along the winding roads of the Rothaargebirge Nature Park, blending rural routes with brief autoroute sections to bypass Frankfurt.

Leaving the motorway system behind, you follow the winding River Tauber into Bavaria along Germany’s iconic "Romantic Road" (Romantische Straße). Your destination for the evening is the beautiful medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber—encircled by undamaged 14th-century town walls and featuring historic cobbled streets just waiting to be explored.

Day 3: 265 miles

Today you continue south through the Bavarian countryside, following further sections of the Romantic Road as it winds through classic German villages. Bypassing Munich, the towering peaks of the Austrian Alps begin to rise in the distance. En route to your hotel near Zell am See, you will ride through the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park—widely regarded as one of the most scenic alpine nature reserves in Europe.

Day 4: 165 miles

Continuing south towards Slovenia, you cross the world-famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road. At 2,500 metres at its high point, it climbs beside Austria's highest peak (Mount Grossglockner, rising to 3,798 metres). Weather permitting, you can take a short cobblestone detour up to the Edelweißspitze ("Bikers' Point") for panoramic 360-degree views across the High Alps.

Day 5: Ride or Rest Day (Optional Route: 130 miles)

Located directly on the shores of Lake Bohinj, your 4-star hotel is perfectly placed to relax or explore the Julian Alps. Nearby sights include the Mostnica Gorge, the historic Devil's Bridge, and the Mount Vogel cable car for spectacular views over the lake and surrounding peaks. Alternatively, you can take the bike out on an optional suggested circular route into the Julian Alps to tackle the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora with its 24 cobbled hairpin bends.

Day 6: 135 miles

Today you wind your way out of the Julian Alps and head south into Croatia. En route, you can make a stop to visit Predjama Castle—a 700-year-old fortress built directly into a 123-metre cliff face—or explore the subterranean galleries of the Postojna Caves via its underground railway. Crossing the Croatian border, you reach Opatija on the Gulf of Kvarner. With forested hills sloping down to sparkling coastal waters, it is the ideal spot to relax by the sea and watch the world go by.

Day 7: Ride or Rest Day (Optional Route: 105 miles)

Today is a ride or rest day. You can take advantage of the beach, seafront promenade, and excellent seafood restaurants in Opatija, or follow an optional suggested route that takes you along the coastal highway and into the scenic Croatian countryside.

Day 8: 235 miles

Leaving Croatia and Slovenia behind, you trace the Gulf of Venice before heading north into one of Europe's premier riding destinations: the Dolomite Mountains. Your base for the next three nights is a family-run biker hotel offering regional Italian cuisine, an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and an underground motorcycle garage with washing facilities.

Days 9 & 10: Ride or Rest Days (Optional Routes: 90–110 miles)

You have two full ride or rest days in the heart of the Dolomites. You can relax at the hotel, explore local mountain villages, or ride our suggested circular routes, which incorporate famous pass climbs including the Passo di Giau, Passo San Pellegrino, Passo di Falzarego, and many more.

Day 11: 250 miles

Leaving the Dolomites via the winding Sella Pass (Passo Sella), the rugged limestone scenery transitions into rolling countryside and sweeping forest roads. Your hotel tonight is set in a quiet community in the Swabian Jura (Schwäbische Alb) region of Bavaria.

Day 12: 220 miles

A brief autoroute section bypasses Stuttgart and Karlsruhe before you enter the densely forested Pfälzerwald and Saar-Hunsrück natural parks. Featuring smooth, winding, virtually traffic-free roads, this region is a firm favourite with European motorcyclists. Your final overnight stop is a charming hotel located in the Moselle region of Germany.

Day 13: 290 miles

Following breakfast, you head north through rural Luxembourg and Belgium before joining the motorway network towards Calais for your afternoon Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone. Eurotunnel booking times are flexible and can be adjusted to suit your individual schedule.

INSURANCE
If you have not already secured adequate travel insurance, we strongly recommend doing so as soon as possible.

Travel insurance is vital not only for your time on tour, but also to protect you beforehand against unforeseen circumstances such as personal or family illness, or tour cancellation.

MOTORCYCLE HIRE

We do not hire bikes directly but if you wish to take any of our self guided tours and require motorcycle hire click HERE for detail of companies we recommend.