Europe

Road Motorcycle Tours
• The Orient Express - Venice to Istanbul
• Turkey Fantasy
Light Adventure Motorcycle Tours
• Around the Black Sea Tour

Upcoming Tour Dates
Book NowJun 17, 2011 - Jul 6, 2011Book NowSep 1, 2011 - Sep 20, 2011

Ride Conditions This tour is intended to be purely on paved surfaces and can easily be piloted by any experienced motorcycle touring enthusiast on any style and design of motorcycle including side cars and trikes.


HighlightsNOTE: Please make early reservation and commitment

The pace. Two-night stays in Venice, the Dolomites, Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest are what gives this tour balance and quality. Attend a symphony, people watch at sidewalk cafes, visit museums, enjoy a little night life or fill the days taking on a few extra mountain passes and exploring side roads.

Venice bustled during the 13th-century classical period as the maritime trade center of the world and staging area for ships of war sailing off to the distant Crusades. Canals meander among 122 islands connected by over 400 bridges.

The Dolomite Mountains invite sporting riding. The Italian Alps with their impeccable roads and scenic passes are made for motorcycling. We'll settle in for two nights here, giving you plenty of time to ride a multitude of roads or simply relax, enjoying a passive day with a lengthy lunch in an Italian village.

The Grossglockner Pass of Austria will unfold with breathtaking mountain vistas and twisty roads as the "icing" on the cake (see Photo Album). Another two-night stay, this time in Vienna with its stunning gothic architecture, high fashion centers and numerous venues for enjoying classical music. We'll organize a walking tour through this classic European city.

Budapest will be the real surprise of this journey. Two nights are not near enough to take in this city that has ties with the Austrian empire as well as with the East. This city is testimony to a resilient people, as much of it was destroyed in World War II and again heavily damaged during the revolt against the Communists in 1956. Today it is a stunning example of restoration. You will love this romantic city along the Danube, as well as its people.

The wines of Eastern Europe (particularly the whites of Hungary) are some of the finest in Europe. A stay in a luxurious winery will not only allow opportunity to sample the tenderly nurtured nectar of the grape but to learn of the process.

Romania along with Bulgaria are the freshmen entries to the European Union. These countries will also delight as you sense a more Eastern flavor in music, language and traditions. Rolling hills offer great motorcycling where one will witness a blend of red tile roof villages, castles and Roman ruins.

Dining is a celebration during this MotoDiscovery event. Mostly ala carte, you will be impressed from the first through final course.

The Orient Express will end in the electric city of Istanbul. This has become one of our favorite cities in the world. Shoppers will delight, especially if you like exotic hand-made rugs and kilims. The cuisine is exquisite. Once you have witnessed the skyline accents of the Blue Mosque and the over 1,400 year old Hagia Sofia, you will fall in love and hunger to return. Plan some extra nights here.

The Orient Express will be selecting top hotels, many exceptionally grand and always permitting easy access to points of interest located in the heart of the action.