Road trips in Italy

Italy – Home to History, Cuisine, Fashion, and All Things Culture!

Italy, situated in southern Europe between the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, is world renowned for all that it offers. One can experience fantastic cuisine, high fashion, the greatest works of art, and gorgeous natural beauty. Italy is also home to the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in any single country in the world! A road trip in Italy is a fantastic way to see the country.

Major destinations are found throughout the country and there will be no shortage of things for you to do! You can walk amongst the ruins of Rome, medieval villages, and even ancient Etruscan civilizations. Italy was home to the Renaissance (between the 14th and 16th centuries) and you will find gorgeous art and architecture throughout the country. Of course, Italy is famous for its food and wine. There are countless wine regions throughout the country featuring amazing whites, reds, and sparkling wines. The cuisine is no different, but it is a lot more diverse than most tourists realize. Each region, and even individual cities, have their own specialties and delicacies! Italians also love their coffee, however, we are not talking giant mugs of brew. No, here you will find espresso. Nearly every cafe, bar, and restaurant will have an espresso machine, and someone that knows how to use it!

Other Need-to-Know Information about Italy

The variety in geography creates a number of different climates throughout Italy, but generally, late spring through early fall makes for the best time to visit. These months will offer sunshine and dry weather, and the during the peak of summer it will be quite warm throughout most of the country. The mountainous regions far to the north will have cooler summers and cold, snowy winters, but further south the climate remains milder year-round.

Traveling into Italy will not require much effort or any special documentation for the majority of visitors. Italy is a member of the European Union, as well as the Schengen Agreement, making travel between other member nations very simple. Make sure to have a valid passport with at least six months before expiration and you should be all set!

Rome and Milan are the two main arrival points for intercontinental travel, but there are a number of cities that serve shorter range international flights, including Bologna, Naples, Pisa, Venice, Palermo, and Genoa. Visitors can also enter overland by car, bus, or train, or even by boat from Greece, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia. Once in the country, it’s easy to get around by car, bus, train, boat, or plane.

Italy is a very safe country, and you will not have much to worry about. Aside from the usual pickpockets and tourist scams, there is little threat to tourists. Use common sense and drive safely if you decide to travel Italian style!

What Planet Ride offers for adventures in Italy

Planet Ride currently offers a wide variety of options for a road trip in Italy. Whether on two wheels or four, there will be a tour that meets your needs! Our Italy tours feature an array of vehicles – motorcycles, scooters, motorhomes, and even quads.

The motorcycle tours Italy we offer encompass every part of the country, from Stelvio to Sardinia, and bikes that will satisfy every type of rider! A number of our trips allow you to bring your own motorcycle, while others offer rental models from a number of manufacturers, like Ducati and BMW. Maybe you’d even like a little more American flair for your adventure. On some routes we offer several Harley-Davidson models, such as the Sportster, Switchback Dyna, and Street Glide Touring. Depending on which tour you choose, you’ll be able to explore the lake region and peaks of the Dolomites in northern Italy, the wine, gastronomy, and gorgeous countryside of Tuscany, the sun-drenched and brightly colored towns of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, or even experience the unique way of life on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Our motorcycle tours Italy are sure to satisfy even the most adventurous of thrill seekers!

Perhaps you’d prefer a little slower pace while you travel Italian style. Planet Ride features a number of Vespa scooter tours throughout the country. These six-day jaunts let you explore everywhere from Piedmont to Lake Garda, and Umbria to Apulia. On all of our Italy Vespa tours, you’ll cruise down both highways and country roads while taking in the sights and scenery, and enjoying local wine and cuisine.

If you have a thirst for off-road adventure and really want to get off the beaten path, we offer a unique quad raid in Sicily! This trip starts in the city of Paterno and spends six days grinding down dirt and gravel roads, crossing rivers, exploring the hills, valleys, and mountainous terrain of Sicily, while also experiencing the history and culture of this region, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

One of our more relaxed, and longest, options is explore Italy with a motorhome. Choose from an itinerary that covers southern or northern Italy and cruise from city to city, with guided tours along the way. You’ll have your own personal space to relax at night, while exploring the beautiful history and architecture of each city during the day.