The Sardinia Endless Summer Motorcycle Tour 2026 is an immersive 7-day guided motorcycle adventure from Rome to Sardinia and back, featuring smooth mountain and coastal roads, swims at scenic beaches, historic sites, and authentic local cuisine. With easy-to-medium daily riding and warm September weather, this tour is ideal for riders seeking a balanced mix of spirited riding and cultural experiences.
By September, the holiday crowds have thinned and the scorching heat has eased, creating the perfect window for us—and our motorcycles—to savour the last days of summer while enjoying every twist and turn along the way. After Rome, we’ll ferry across to the island of unspoiled nature and millenary traditions for an authentic discovery of its most stunning and, at times, remote corners: from mountain roads immersed in fragrant Mediterranean vegetation with granite formations towering on one side and breath-taking vistas on the other, to coastal stretches alongside white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Expect sensational riding, warm hospitality, beautiful hotels, dreamy swims, quaint towns, fun waiters, and plenty of laughs. And of course, no journey to Sardinia would be complete without indulging in local delicacies like suckling pig (sometimes cooked buried underground), fresh seafood, and the ever-assured Sardinian cheeses. From start to finish, this tour will be a feast for the senses, leaving us with memories to be cherished forever.
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Trip at a Glance
"Seamless Ferry Logistics: We handle the overnight ferry transitions from the mainland so you can focus on the ride."
"The Best Asphalt in Italy: Ride the legendary Orientale Sarda and the Costa del Sud on 100% high-grip tarmac."
Self-Guided Flexibility: Follow our leader or navigate solo with provided GPX/Google Maps.
All Bikes Welcome: Premium rentals available or join with your own motorcycle at a reduced rate.
Luggage: Support vehicle included for all participants.
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate (Long sweeping curves with some tighter hairpins sections).
Tour Highlights
Smooth, sweeping roads from Rome across the whole of Sardinia.
Coastal and mountain riding in diverse landscape.
Historic Nuraghe and ancient sites.
Beaches, swims, and local food experiences.
Ferry crossing with scenic views.
Who This Motorcycle Tour Is For
This tour is ideal for riders who:
Enjoy long flowing roads with scenic coastal and mountain views.
Prefer a blend of riding and living the Italian summer life.
Are comfortable with multi-day riding (~4-5 hrs/day).
Appreciate authentic culture, local food, and relaxed stops.
This tour is suitable for riders with experience riding on varied road types.
Riding Difficulty & Road Types
Length of trip is 7 days, with 6 days riding.
Daily distances range from approx. 120 km to 230 km, for a total of 1250 km.
Daily riding time is 4-5 hours.
Roads are a mix of beautiful coastal highway, mountain backroads, and scenic secondary roads.
Overall difficulty: Easy to Medium
Road surface: ~95% asphalt, 5% easy gravel road access to countryside hotels.
Traffic level: Very low, occasionally Moderate
The route
Every single day amazing smooth tarmac and sweeping long curves will take us from mountains to beaches, from ice cream to suckling pig.
Tour Plan
DAY 1 (22/09) 120 km: ‘ARRIVAL TO ROME + WARM UP RIDE’
Meet the team and motorcycle pickup (3pm) – tour briefing - sunset ride through the old roman Empire hills and Natural park Bracciano Mertigliano – dinner by the sea – overnight ferry to Sardinia.
DAY 2 (23/09) 230 km: ‘GALLURA AND THE SARDINIAN HEART’
Docking in Olbia at sunrise, we will enjoy a ride of the city and an Italian breakfast before heading west into the heart of the Gallura region. We’ll ride by vineyards and ancient forests of centenary oaks famous for their bark, then move towards the centre of the island through forgotten routes populated by countless mythological Nuraghe (ancient stone structures dating back to 1900 BC), before finally reaching our destination on the coast for a well-deserved aperitivo, dinner and rest.
DAY 3 (24/09) 210 km: ‘THE OLD MINING ROUTE’
After a delicious breakfast and a short 80km ride along the eastern coast, we will reach the quartz beach of Is Arutas for our first beautiful swim of the trip. Regenerated and energised, we’ll ride south into to the Costa Verde, not only beautiful for its natural landscapes, but also incredible for its Industrial archaeology. A quick visit of one of the most ancient and spectacular mining sites of Italy, and we’ll pick up the pace on the incredible panoramic road hanging off the coastal cliffs, stopping to marvel at the famous ‘Pan di Zucchero’ (the highest sea rock of Europe) and finally arrive to our hotel for the night.
DAY 4 (25/09) 220 km: ‘COSTA VERDE TO COSTA REI’
This will be a glorious day of leisurely riding along the bendy costal roads of the south while discovering its many beaches, eating ice creams, swimming at the southernmost tip of the island, stopping for lunch on Cagliari beach il Poetto, and then continue on more exciting roads to the fabulous Villa Simius and costa Rei on the east coast.
DAY 5 (26/09) 180 km: ‘THE RIDER’S PLAYGROUND’
Refreshed and relaxed from the ‘beach life’ of the previous day, we’ll then tackle one of the most exciting and fast roads of the island, an absolute dream for both fast and slower riders, the SS125 leading to the National Park of the Golfo di Orosei. This extraordinary road will take us north onto the mountains, and then back to the wild beach of Cea, where we’ll stop for a cooling swim and an amazing fish lunch. Back on the road, we’ll climb back up into the beautiful Supramonte Mountain range to enjoy once again wonderful endless sceneries of valleys and peaks, before setting our helmets in the mountains.
DAY 6 (27/09) 195 km: ‘RETURN TO ETERNAL CITY’
On our final riding day, we’ll ride more of the scenic mountain roads all the way to Olbia where we’ll catch our ferry back to mainland Italy. A few hours of relaxation and sunbathing on the deck (or celebrating?) will set the tone for our last stretch from Civitavecchia to the majestic city of Rome. We’ll enjoy a memorable night ride into town, check into our hotel, and then head out for a well-deserved dinner party to cap off our journey in style.
DAY 7 (28/09): ‘DEPARTURE HOME’
Breakfast, return the bikes and head back home, or stay some more days in Rome.
What is included:
6 Days Motorcycle rental.
5 nights 4* hotel & breakfast (shared double room).
Ferry tickets and cabin.
6 dinners (wine allocation included).
Airport group pickup (Rome Fiumicino).
End of tour dinner party.
Experienced Italian tour leader (English/Spanish/Italian speaking).
Comprehensive tour pack 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.
Return transfer to airport.
Tips.
Flights.
Anything not listed above.
Pricing 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
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €1500)
Optional VIP 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 900GS
Security deposit €2000
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio
BMW R1250GS
BMW RnineT
Triumph Tiger 1200
KTM 1290s ADV
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Ducati Monster 937
Security deposit €2500
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €2500)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €800, theft €1250)
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BMW R1300 GS / RS / RT
Ducati Multistrada 1150 V4
Security deposit €2500
Optional HP insurance excess (damage/ theft €2000)
Optional VIP insurance excess (damage €700, theft €1100)
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BMW R1300GS Adventure
Security deposit €3000
Optional HP Insurance excess (damage/ theft €3000)
Optional VIP 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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Item description
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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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Minimum number of participants: 8 (If the minimum attendance is not reached the tour may be cancelled and your money refunded).
Start/finish: Rome city (fly to Ciampino or Fiumicino airports)
You can follow our tour leader or ride independently with the provided maps.
The roads will be mostly easy and medium, 95% tarmac.
Minor itinerary changes possible due to roads conditions, weather, hotels availability.
We advise you consider your own comprehensive travel insurance covering flights, personal accident etc.
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Refundable deposit to secure your place now €1000.
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.
What Riders Say About This Tour
“Loved this trip around Sardinia. Fabio did an excellent job being our guide, always positive, optimistic and friendly. The tour was great, the food delicious and the people fantastic. Will definitely come back”. — Martin
“Excellent planning, freedom to ride w lightly guided support, perfect motorcycles and above all Fabio’s enthusiasm and camaraderie. This was a group of friends w an italian experience. And would gladly repeat”. — Adi
Read all reviews on our dedicated Reviews page.
FAQ
Q: How do we get to the island?
A: We take the overnight ferry from the mainland. This is a classic part of the adventure; your luggage stays in our support van, and you enjoy a cabin on the ship, arriving refreshed and ready to ride in Sardinia the next morning.
Q: Why is Sardinia considered a "Motorcycle Mecca"?
A: The island is famous for its abrasive, high-grip asphalt and roads that were built for curves, not efficiency. With very little traffic in September, it is the ultimate playground for spirited riding.
Q: Is this tour suitable for those riding independently?
A: Yes. Sardinia can be a maze, but we provide expert-vetted GPX files that ensure you don't miss the hidden coastal viewpoints, even if you choose to ride solo away from the group.
Q: What is the weather like in late September?
A: We call it "Endless Summer" for a reason. Temperatures are usually a perfect 22°C to 26°C, and the sea is still warm enough for a swim at the end of the day.
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.
