Vespa Tour Itinerary to the “Carugi in Fiori” – Dolceacqua

A Vespa tour is a perfect way to explore the landscapes of Liguria, visit charming villages and conclude the journey among colors, scents and traditions at the “Carugi in Fiori” of Dolceacqua.

Duration: 8 hours

Departure: Sanremo

Arrival: Dolceacqua

Total distance: about 60 km round trip

DETAILED ITINERARY

Morning: Departure from Sanremo

• 10:00 am – Meeting and collection of Vespas at our headquarters in Sanremo.

• 10:30 am – Departure along the Ligurian coast on the SS1 Aurelia, admiring the sea.

• 11:00 am – Stop in Bordighera, walk along the Argentina seafront and coffee with a panoramic view.

Midday: Hinterland and Historic Villages

• 11:30 am – Departure towards Val Nervia, along panoramic roads among olive groves and vineyards.

• 12:30 pm – Arrival in Apricale, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

• Walk through the medieval alleys.

• Stop for panoramic photos from the Castello della Lucertola.

• Lunch in a typical trattoria with Ligurian specialties and Rossese di Dolceacqua.

Afternoon: Arrival in Dolceacqua and “Carugi in fiori” festival

• 2:30 pm – Arrival in Dolceacqua, visit to the medieval village:

• Crossing the famous Ponte Vecchio, loved by Monet.

• Visit to the Doria Castle with a view of the valley.

• Observation and admiration of the floral compositions displayed in the carugi of the historic center.

• 4:30 pm – The floral competition awards ceremony in the historic Loggia of Palazzo Doria - Friday, April 25

• Tasting of typical local products.

Evening return to Sanremo

• 5:00 pm – Departure from Dolceacqua with the Vespas.

• 6:00 pm – Arrival in Sanremo and return of the Vespas.

What to Bring

✔️ Light jacket for the evening

✔️ Sunglasses

✔️ Camera or smartphone to immortalize the views

✔️ Cash for the festival stands

This itinerary offers a perfect mix of breathtaking landscapes, historic villages, authentic colors and flavors and fun on two wheels, making "Carugi in fiori" an even more special experience!

Included:

• Vespa scooter rent
• Fuel
• GPS navigator with recommended routes
• Helmets 
• Road assistance
• Assurance RCA (Third-party liability coverage)

Not included:

• Passenger: € 35,00
• Tastings of local products and lunch
• Trip leader: €160,00

Bring along:

• Passport
• Valid driving license
• Credit card (caution deposit 250 euro required)

Important information:

Drivers must present valid driving license, an international driving license or an official translation into Italian if the driving license was issued in a non-European country and/or in a language other than the Latin alphabet.

The morning tour starts at 10:00. You have to arrive to the assigned pick-up location for briefing and riding practice 30 minutes before the start.

The cancellation of the reservation can only be made by e-mail and , in relation to the timeliness of the cancellation, the following penalties apply:

• from 14 days to 7 days before the rental start date : 50% of the total amount
• from 6 days to 1 day before the rental start date : 75% of the total amount
• On the day of rental start or no-show : 100% of the total amount.

The Customer and actual user of the scooter must be over 21 years of age.

The Company reserves the right to subject the client to prior driving test and, in the event of an insufficient level of experience is revealed, to refuse the delivery of the scooter by charging the cost of a day of rental.

In the event of bad weather on the day of tour the Company reserves the right to apply 15% of the total amount.