Sardinia and Corsica Tour

Meet at 9:00 in Florence for greetings and motorcycle pickup. To reach the harbour of Livorno, we’ll cross the heart of Tuscany, through wonderful hills and historic villages like San Gimignano and Volterra. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Piaggio Museum in Pontedera before boarding the ferry at 8:00 PM. Dinner on board and a night in the ferry double room.

Our first day in Sardinia, exploring the east coast. From Golfo Aranci, we head inland, surrounded by the typical Sardinian landscape of pastures and granite rocks. Returning to the coast, we’ll reach Cala Gonone via a scenic road that plunges into the sea. Then a fun-filled afternoon along the curves of the magnificent SS125 «East Sardinian Road», reaching the Genna Silana Pass, before descending into the Gulf of Arbatax. Hotel in Arbatax.

Coast-to-coast in the south of the island. In the morning, we’ll enjoy the curves and landscapes of mountain roads, with excellent asphalt and very little traffic. After lunch, we’ll visit the museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Barumini, a perfectly preserved village of «Nuraghe,» Sardinia’s typical prehistoric structures. In the afternoon, we’ll reach the west coast in Sant’Antioco, crossing the scenic isthmus that connects it to the mainland. Hotel in Sant’Antioco.

On the west side of the island, it’s time to enjoy the stunning curves of the SS126 «West Sardinian Road«, through the Sulcis mining area and the desert dunes of Pistis. In the afternoon, we stop in the picturesque town of Bosa before concluding the day with the spectacular coastal ride to Alghero, considered one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe, as the sun begins to set in the sea. Hotel in Alghero, where we’ll spend two nights.

Rest day in Alghero. Free time to explore the city and its historic center perched above the sea. In the afternoon, an excursion to Neptune’s Grotto, a spectacular complex of karst caves extending beneath the sea’s surface, with large openings and underground lakes. The cave can be reached by small boats from Alghero’s port: a chance to admire the city from the sea.

Our last day in Sardinia will take us to Santa Teresa di Gallura, the northernmost point of the island, where we’ll board the ferry to Corsica. During the day, we’ll visit scenic towns like Castelsardo and Tempio Pausania and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Costa Smeralda, with its glimpses of the sea and the La Maddalena archipelago. In the late afternoon, a one-hour ferry ride will take us to Corsica.

Corsica: another language and other landscapes waiting to be discovered. In the morning, visit Porto Vecchio, an enchanting pearl facing east toward Tuscany, before moving on to the west coast to Ajaccio, the «capital» of Corsica and the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. An evening stroll through the historic center and dinner by the sea.

A morning along the spectacular west coast of Corsica, overlooking the sea facing Spain, before climbing towards the mountains and the Col de Vergio. We’ll cross the Gorges de A Ruda, a road nestled in a spectacular canyon, and climb further to the Col San Colombano. The day ends with a return to the sea in the town of Calvì, facing France.

Our last day in Corsica takes us from Calvì to the island’s northernmost point, Cap Corse, before descending to Bastia. One of Europe’s most picturesque roads, constantly overlooking the sea, explores what’s known as the «finger of Corsica«, dotted with small ports, hamlets, and ancient fishing villages, often protected by Genoese watchtowers.

From the hotel, very close to the port, we’ll board the ferry departing at 7:30 AM. We’ll disembark in Livorno at 1:30 PM and ride for 1 hour to arrive to Florence on time to give back the motorbikes and the greetings!