The Amalfi Coast Motorcycle Tour in May 2026 is a guided motorcycle tour through southern Italy, combining coastal riding, mountain roads, and beautiful historic villages. Starting in Rome, this tour is designed for experienced riders who want dramatic scenery, technical roads, and authentic Italian culture during one of the best riding months of the year.
We’ll start with a delicious dinner in the capital of the old Empire, the mythical Rome, then via hills and shore reach one of the most famous live volcanos of Europe, the iconic Vesuvius. From there we’ll commence a real discovery of the extraordinary Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and the beautiful Cilento National Park, before a final celebratory night in bustling Naples. Finally, we’ll blast back to Rome and fly home with memories to be cherished forever. Don’t be fooled by the kilometre count, this is a very entertaining trip filled with countless twisty roads, plenty stops for delicious food and wine, heritage and culture, and of course beautiful hotels and swimming.
As for all our tours, you can choose to follow the tour leader, or ride independently with our provided maps (and catch up with the group at the marvellous spots we plotted).
Beyond the Amalfi experience, explore our exclusive Bike Shed Gran Tour in Tuscany with Charley Boorman.
Trip Details
Riding Style: Guided group or Independent (Self-Guided with GPS provided).
Motorcycle: Premium rental (Ducati/BMW/Moto Guzzi) or bring your own bike.
Luggage: Support vehicle included for all participants.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced (Narrow coastal roads & technical hairpins).
Tour Highlights
Iconic Amalfi Coast coastal roads.
Mountain riding through Lazio and Campania, including atop the Vesuvius.
Carefully selected hotels near the coast.
Early summer weather with long riding days.
Professional guide and support vehicle.
Who This Tour Is For
This tour is ideal for riders who:
Have experience riding on narrow and technical roads.
Are confident handling traffic in coastal areas.
Want a visually spectacular but demanding route.
Prefer guided support in busy regions.
This tour is not suitable for beginner riders.
Difficulty And Roads
Daily distances range between 180–260 km. Total distance covered is 1000 km.
The route includes narrow coastal roads, tight curves, elevation changes, and occasional traffic near towns.
Overall difficulty: Medium to Challenging
Road surface: 98% asphalt
Traffic level: Moderate to minimal
Tour Plan
DAY 1 (29/04): ‘WELCOME TO ROME’
Hotel check in – registration and tour briefing - motorcycle pickup – walk and aperitivo in Rome – dinner and rest.
DAY 2 (30/04) 300 km: ‘ROME TO VESUVIUS’
We’ll leave the city passing by the famous Colli Romani, then continue through the fabulous Lazio natural parks all the way to a lazy fish lunch on the coast. A sharpening of the senses with an espresso, and we’ll take on the last 200km fast along the coast until hour hotel at the feet of the Vesuvio. Authentic Neapolitan pizza dinner!
DAY 3 (01/05) 100 km: ‘THE AMALFI COAST’
A few kilometres via Herculaneum and Pompei and we’ll soon hit the first of the incredible panoramic roads overlooking the stunning and dramatic peninsula. Reaching Sorrento, we’ll continue to a ‘secret’ historical location on the peninsula for a dip in one of the most incredible swim spots. Refreshed and energised, we’ll be ready to take on the thrilling Amalfi coast for a truly brilliant ride with postcard views of the peninsula. We’ll lunch overlooking the sea, and then ride by Positano, Amalfi (perfect for ice cream and coffee stop), and finally reach our hotel on the lush coast.
DAY 4 (02/05) 210 km: ‘THE WILD CILENTO ROUTE’
We’ll leave the dreamy coast and head for the wild mountains of the Cilento National Park (UNESCO heritage site); little clogged by the masses of international tourists, and yet a fantastic example of the beauty of mother nature and history of humankind. From hills filled with olive trees to forests, and from old towns clinging onto rocks to churches dug into the mountain, you’ll experience Italy like you’ve never before (there will be several unique optional stops off the beaten tracks!). After an original lunch in the mountains, we’ll descend to the coast again to end our day atop the mythical Castellabbate, overlooking the beautiful Cilento bay. See photos of this stop in our 2024 Amalfi tour report.
DAY 5 (03/05) 150 km: ‘ROAD TO NEAPOLIS’
Down from Castellabbate, we’ll ride by the incredible ruins of the Greek city Poseidonia, home to one of the two best preserved Greek temples in the world, then head for a snack and full immersion into the world of mozzarella at one of the best producers of the region. Back on the Amalfi coast, we’ll split the peninsula climbing the exciting twisty road to the top of Monte Faito. A traditional lunch atop the mountain overlooking Gragnano (world famous for its bronze die slow dry wheat pasta and sparkly red wine), and then we’ll head back to Naples to celebrate the end of our journey with an aperitivo and the most authentic Neapolitan pizza this city has to offer.
DAY 6 (04/05): DEPARTURE DAY
Ride straight to Rome – return the motorcycle and fly back home, or stay some extra days in Rome.
What is included:
5 Days Motorcycle rental
5 nights 4* hotel & breakfast (shared double room. Single room upgrade available)
5 dinners (wine allocation included)
1 Special experience ticket
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
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
Price Options
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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
HP extra Insurance excess (damage/ theft €1500)
VIP extra insurance excess (damage €500, theft €1000)
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Ducati Desert X
Hypermotard 950
Ducati Multistrada 950/V2
Honda Africa Twin
Guzzi V85 TT
BMW F900GS
Security deposit €2000
HP extra Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
VIP extra insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio
BMW R1250GS / 1250RS
Triumph Tiger 1200
KTM 1290s ADV
Ducati Scrambler 1100
BMW RnineT
Security deposit €2500
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2500)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €800, theft €1250)
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Ducati Multistrada V4
BMW R1300GS / RS
Security deposit €2500
HP extra Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
VIP extra insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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BMW R1300GS Adventure
Motorcycle security deposit €3000
HP extra Insurance excess (damage/ theft €3000)
VIP extra insurance excess (damage €1250, theft €1500)
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Harley Davidson Electra Glide, Road Glide, Street Glide, Road King, Sport Glide, Heritage.
Motorcycle security deposit without optional insurance €10000.00
Optional basic insurance €20 p/d
(deposit €5000, theft excess €10000, damage excess €5000)
Optional Casko insurance €30 p/d
(deposit €1000, theft excess €3000, damage excess €2500)
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You can select any of these extras on your Rider Form, after you reserved your place.
Single room supplement €100 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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Start/finish: Rome city (Fiumicino airport is best)
You can follow our tour leader or ride independently with the provided maps.
The roads will be mostly medium and challenging with plenty twisties. 98% tarmac. Make sure you are prepared.
Minimum number of participants: 8 (If the minimum attendance is not reached the tour may be cancelled and your money refunded).
Minor itinerary changes possible due to roads conditions, weather, hotels availability.
We advise you to consider your own comprehensive travel insurance covering flights, personal accident etc.
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Advance payment to secure your place now €850.
You can select bike and any desired extras at the next step.
A receipt with the total will be emailed to you.
The balance is due 60 days before the tour. You will receive a new payment link to settle this.
After booking you will receive an email to complete your Rider Form. Look out for this to enter all your details and preferences like chosen motorcycle, dietary requirements, room upgrade, extra insurance etc.
If you have any questions check our dedicated FAQs page, message us on Whatsapp, or get in touch here:
What Riders Say About This Tour
“ARI delivers memorable experiences that’ll last a lifetime. All smooth, great places, delicious feasts.Thank you Fabio for such a catered trip and fun ride!” — Guillem
“Now I've ridden the Amalfi on a motorbike I don't want to see Italy any other way and I can't recommend 'All Routes Italy' more highly. Fabio and his team are brilliant hosts, skilled guides and produced a once in a lifetime tour of Amalfi. They chose a stunning route, with the most delicious restaurants and gorgeous places to stay - all really unique and non touristy. It was an unforgettable experience and exceeded my expectations. Thanks Fabs and team, I'll be back for more Italian fun soon.” — Cassie
Read all reviews on our dedicated Reviews page.
FAQ
Q: Do I need previous motorcycle riding experience?
A: Yes, this tour is ideal for riders with experience on twisty coastal and mountain roads and comfortable with extended daily riding.
Q: Is May a good time to ride the Amalfi Coast?
A: Yes, May offers excellent riding conditions with warm temperatures, long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than July and August.
Q: Will we ride inside busy Naples or other cities?
A: We will avoid major trafficked areas, but will ride safely into part of Naples to reach our beautiful historical home hotel.
Guide Bio
This tour is curated by Fabio Affuso, founder of All Routes Italy, combining 20+ years of Italian riding knowledge with a focus on photography-worthy routes and authentic culture. Find out more on our About Page.
