Full Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival
Take the overnight ferry from Harwich. If you're renting a bike you'll collect it earlier this day from near London, then ride with the guide to Harwich.
Day 2
170 Miles
Visit the famous Möhne Dam, then enjoy a lakeside coffee at Möhnesee before reaching Brilon’s old town.
Day 3
150 Miles
Ride through central Germany’s countryside, crossing into the Harz Mountains. Arrive in Braunlage for a two-night stay in a forest-surrounded hotel.
Day 4
120 Miles
Explore the Harz Mountains, including the famous Kyffhäuser curves and a visit to the quirky Harzer Bikeschmiede Motorcycle Museum.
Day 5
80 Miles
Optional rideout to explore more of the Harz region, including the aviation museum in Wernigerode. Enjoy a relaxed evening back in Braunlage.
Day 6
170 Miles
Ride the B242 road to Colditz. Take a guided tour of Colditz Castle, then continue to your hotel in Großschirma.
Day 7
200 Miles
Cross the border into Poland, riding local favourite routes through scenic countryside to the historic city of Wroclaw for the night.
Day 8
160 Miles
Ride south through Poland, passing through scenic forests and picturesque towns. Stop for lunch in Gliwice’s historic square before ending the day at a charming mountain-style hotel near Łodygowice.
Day 9
120 Miles
Cross into Slovakia and ride through Mala Fatra National Park. Visit Orava Castle—believed to be the inspiration for Dracula’s castle—before heading into the Tatra Mountains and arriving at a luxury spa hotel in Zakopane.
Day 10
180 miles
Spend the day riding through Slovakia’s stunning Lower Tatra National Park. Enjoy mountain roads, forest scenery, and coffee stops in charming villages before returning to your hotel in Zakopane.
Day 11
190 Miles
Ride through Slovakia’s scenic countryside, following routes recommended by local bikers. Stop for lunch in a forest restaurant and finish the day at a 17th-century manor house hotel in Orlové.
Day 12
210 Miles
Start with a fast motorway section through Slovakia before crossing into Austria. Ride scenic backroads through Austrian hills and end the day at a family-run hotel in Sankt Aegyd.
Day 13
170 Miles
Ride two national parks, mountain roads, and scenic gorges. Stop at a popular biker hangout for lunch before reaching your hotel near Berchtesgaden, with an optional visit to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.
Day 14
150 Miles
Cross from Austria into Germany, following scenic Tyrolean roads. Visit the pedestrian town of Murnau am Staffelsee before arriving at your hotel in Füssen, close to King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castles.
Day 15
Explore Day
Enjoy a day off with the option of rideouts to explore Bavaria’s highlights, including King Ludwig’s castles, the BMW Museum, or Dachau.
Day 16
130 Miles
Ride the southern section of the Romantic Road, filled with beautifully preserved medieval towns, colourful buildings, and stunning churches.
Day 17
105 Miles
Choose between a scenic rideout or a day exploring Nördlingen, a medieval walled city built inside a meteor crater, complete with a fascinating crater museum.
Day 18
140 Miles
Continue along the northern section of the Romantic Road, with more medieval towns, charming squares, and impressive churches to explore.
Day 19
200 Miles
Ride across Germany, passing through scenic countryside and forests before arriving at a forest hotel outside Koblenz.
Day 20
200 Miles
A final day of fantastic roads leads us back to through Germany and onto the ferry home or Frankfurt to return our bikes.
Day 21
Departure
Head home from Harwich with unforgettable memories of an incredible tour. If you're renting a bike you'll return it around midday on this day.
What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover is included.
18 nights' accommodation in high-quality hotels.
Departure and return ferry tickets plus cabins on board.
Ice-breaking welcome meal and final farewell feast as well as excellent breakfasts each morning in the hotels.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin/TomTom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee / lunch stops.
Fully guided and supported by an experienced tour guide throughout.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks other than specified above.
Travel and medical insurance.
Flights.
