FAQ

About The Vespa Trip

Which options can I add?
  • Start-to-Vespa lessons: €50 p.p.
  • Solo room supplement: €250 p.p.
  • Solo Vespa driver supplement: €130 p.p.
  • GPS: €30 per Vespa
  • Travel insurance: €39 p.p.
  • Vespa damage insurance: €99 per Vespa
Which options can I add?
  • Early Pick-Up / Late Drop-Off: €50 per Vespa per option
  • Start-to-Vespa lessons: €50 p.p.
  • Solo room supplement: €250 p.p.
  • Solo Vespa driver supplement: €130 p.p.
  • GPS: €30
  • Travel insurance: €39 p.p. (only for EU residents)
  • Vespa damage insurance: €89 per Vespa
How do I get to Tuscany?

The fastest way to travel to Tuscany for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Pisa (PSA). Click here to see more transport information.

How do I get to Veneto?

The fastest way to travel to Veneto for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Venice Marco Polo (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF). Click here to see more transport information.

How do I get to Puglia?

The fastest way to travel to Puglia for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Bari (BRI) or Brindisi (BDS). Click here to see more transport information.

What's The Vespa Trip app?

In the app, you’ll find more information about the routes, as well as recommendations for restaurants and bars. You’ll also find a chat function where you can stay in touch with your guides and fellow Vespa Trippers.

How do I get to Sardinia?

The fastest way to travel to Sardinia for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Olbia (OLB). Click here to see more transport information.

What extra services can I add?

Since Chianti is famous for their wines it is possible to visit a wine house. Here you can book a tasting to try 3 of their Chianti wines. While you taste they will tell you all about the history of the wine, the grapes and some interesting facts. 
The costs are:

Next to that you can add the following add ons to your trip:

  • Early pick-up / Late check-out: €50 per Vespa
  • Start-to-Vespa lesson: €50 p.p.
Are meals included during the Vespa Trip?

Breakfast is included. Everyday you can enjoy a big breakfast selection between 07:30-09:30AM.

For lunch and dinner our app and guides will give you great recommendations.

We always organise a welcome and goodbye dinner. Everybody is welcome to join. The costs are not included in the trip.

What extra services can I add?

Since Puglia is famous for their good food it is possible to learn the tricks of the trades with a Puglian Cooking class. 
The costs are:

Next to that you can add the following add ons to your trip:

  • Early pick-up / Late check-out: €50 per Vespa
  • Start-to-Vespa lesson: €50 p.p.
How do I get to Amalfi?

The fastest way to travel to Amalfi for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Naples (NAP). Click here to see more transport information.

Do I need to have driving experience with a Vespa or scooter in order to drive the Vespa?

Yes! The roads in Veneto are more challenging than in the other destinations. This destination is intended for people with scooter-riding experience.

If you’re still quite unsure about your driving skills, we strongly recommend practising beforehand and booking the Start-to-Vespa lesson.

If you choose the Start-to-Vespa lesson, your guide will give you an introduction to riding a Vespa on your arrival day. You’ll go on a test ride together, so you’ll be ready to start your Vespa trip the next day! The lesson costs €50 per person, and you can keep the Vespa afterwards.

Which hotel will I be staying at?

On the Il Giro Classico in Tuscany, you'll stay in a different hotel and a different city every night. Here's an overview of the hotels in each city:

Pisa: Hotel La Pace
Siena: This depends on the period you’re travelling.
Florence: Hotel Camplus
Lucca: Hotel Carignano

Do I need to have driving experience with a Vespa or scooter in order to drive the Vespa?

No. But if you’ve never driven a Vespa or scooter before or if you are very inexperienced/unsure, we strongly recommend to book the Start-to-Vespa lesson.

On your arrival day you’ll get Vespa driving lesson from the guide and you will make a test ride together. Afterwards you’ll be ready to start your Vespa trip the next day! This lesson costs € 50 per person.

Note: To be able to drive them in Italy, you need a car driving license (B) or a motorbike driving license (A). The AM license is not sufficient.

You must have an European driving license. If you don’t have one, you are obliged to have an international driving license, which you can apply for in your country.

Residents of the UK do not need a European driver’s license. Their driver’s license is valid for driving our Vespas in Italy.

Are there any clothing requirements for riding a Vespa?

helmet and closed shoes (so no flip-flops or sandals) are always mandatory when riding a Vespa on our Vespa trips.

The rest is up to you:  long pants, shorts, t-shirt, dress, a top… whatever you prefer. We recommend to also check the weather forecast to see if you’ll need a raincoat or poncho. You can store it under your seat and take it out when needed.

Can I customise the trip to my own liking?

As we offer a fully organised trip, it is not possible to adjust the duration or itinerary. However, you are free to extend your trip independently by spending a few extra days on site afterwards, for example, or continuing your journey to another country.

Can I drive the Vespa solo?

Yes! It’s possible, but there is a supplement of €130 per single driver, because the Vespa Trip prices are calculated with the assumption that the Vespa is shared between 2 people.

Accommodations

Which room types can I book?

You can choose between different room types. The base price is based on 2 people per double / twin room.

double room
twin room
solo room (€250 supplement)

Which hotel will I be staying at?

You’ll be staying in Masseria don Sante, a typical Apulian country house close to Fasano.

The Masseria has a nice pool and a tennis court.

The address: Via Gramsci, 38 (proseguire per 1km) – 72015 – FASANO (BR)

Which hotel will I be staying at?

You'll be staying in the four star hotel O Sole Mio. It's located in Sant'Agata, close to Sorrento.

What time can I check in at the hotel?

From 2 PM onwards, you are welcome to check in and settle into the hotel’s refined comfort. Your Vespa will be ready for you the following morning. No worries if you arrive earlier, because then you can leave your luggage at the reception until your room is ready.

In which hotel will I be staying?

You’ll stay at Hotel Ca’ del Poggio, a charming 4-star hotel nestled in the Prosecco hills, just a few kilometers away from Venice and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Adress: Via dei Pascoli, 8, 31020 San Pietro di Feletto TV, Italy

Phone: +39 0438 486111

In which hotel will I be staying?

You will be staying at Hotel Airone - Baja Sardinia, just a stone's throw from Baja Smeralda beach.

The hotel features a large panoramic pool that you can use free of charge.

Address: Via Lu Postu, 07021 Arzachena OT, Italy.

Phone: +39 0789 933021

Can I book extra nights with The Vespa Trip?

Unfortunately we can’t book extra nights for you. However, you can contact the Masseria yourself to reserve additional nights. Here are the contact details:

Masseria Don Sante:
Phone: (+39) 080 4427200
Mail: info@masseriadonsante.com

Don’t forget to mention that you’ve booked The Vespa Trip, so that the hotel can try to keep you in the same room.

Can I park my car at the hotel?

Yes, you can park your car for free at the hotel. No reservation is require

Which room types can I book?

You can choose between different room types. The base price is based on 2 people per double room.

  • double room
  • solo room (€250 supplement)
  • triple room (€150 supplement) - depending on availability, contact info@thevespatrip.com
What time can I check in at the hotel?

Check-ins are fron 2PM until 21Pm. No worries if you arrive earlier, because then you can leave your luggage at the reception until your room is ready.

What about my luggage?

Your luggage can stay in the hotel, as you're staying in the same hotel for the whole trip.

Can I book an extra night with The Vespa Trip?

Unfortunately we can’t book extra nights for you. However, you can contact the hotel yourself to reserve additional nights. Here are the contact details:

Hotel Ca'del Poggio
Phone: (+39) 0438 486111
Mail: hotel@cadelpoggio.it

Don’t forget to mention whether you’ve booked an extra night before or after The Vespa Trip, so that the hotel can make sure you stay in the same room.

Which room types can I book?

You can choose between different room types. The base price is based on 2 people per double / twin room.

  • double room
  • twin room
  • solo room (€250 supplement)
  • triple room (€150 supplement) - depending on availability, contact info@thevespatrip.com
Can I book an extra night with The Vespa Trip?

Unfortunately we can’t book extra nights for you. However, you can contact the hotel yourself through the contact details right here.

Adress: Hotel Airone, Via Lu Postu, 07021 Arzachena OT, Italy

Phone: +39 0789 933021

Don’t forget to mention whether you’ve booked an extra night prior to The Vespa Trip or afterwards, so that the hotel can make sure you keep the same room.

What time can I check in at the hotel?

From 3 PM onwards, you are welcome to check in. Your Vespa will be ready for you the following morning. Later on your arrival day, you have to go to the Vespa shop to arrange the paperwork for your Vespa rental. Afterwards your guide will personally welcome you and provide a detailed introduction to the journey ahead.

No worries if you arrive earlier than 3 PM, because then you can leave your luggage at the reception until your room is ready.

What about my luggage?

Your luggage will be carefully brought from one hotel to the next by our guides.

Can I book extra nights with The Vespa Trip?

Unfortunately we can’t book extra nights for you. If you’re arriving a few days earlier or would like to stay longer after the trip, we wouldn’t necessarily recommend staying in Pisa. You’ll have already seen plenty of the city during the trip. Instead, we’d recommend heading to Florence or Lucca, for example. Both cities are easy to reach by train. Or perhaps you could head towards the coast and add an extra dimension to your trip?

If you'd still like to stay in Pisa, that's absolutely possible too. Here are the details of the hotel where you'll be staying:

Hotel La Pace:
Email: booking@bzarhotel.it

Don’t forget to mention whether you’ve booked an extra night before or after The Vespa Trip, so that the hotel can make sure you stay in the same room.

Can I park my car at the hotel?

No, but you can park your car in a guarded car park close to the hotel in Pisa. You can book it in advance using this link, but it is not necessary. You can also do this on-site upon arrival. You’ll pay about €120 to leave your car there for a full week. The address of the parking is:

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 56125, Pisa

Can I book an extra night with The Vespa Trip?

Unfortunately we can’t book extra nights for you. However, you can contact the hotel yourself to reserve additional nights. Here are the contact details:

Hotel O Sole Mio:
Phone: +39 081 878 00 05

Don’t forget to mention whether you’ve booked an extra night before or after The Vespa Trip, so that the hotel can make sure you stay in the same room.

Driving the Vespa

Can I drive the Vespa Solo?

Yes! It’s possible, but there is a solo Vespa driver supplement of €130 per single driver, because the Vespa Trip prices are calculated with the assumption that the Vespa is shared between 2 people. So if you're two and each want to drive a Vespa the solo supplement applies twice.

Do I need to have driving experience with a Vespa or scooter in order to drive the Vespa?

Yes! The roads in Amalfi are more challenging than in the other destinations. This destination is intended for people with scooter-riding experience.

If you’re still quite unsure about your driving skills, we strongly recommend practising beforehand and booking the Start-to-Vespa lesson.

If you choose the Start-to-Vespa lesson, your guide will give you an introduction to riding a Vespa on your arrival day. You’ll go on a test ride together, so you’ll be ready to start your Vespa trip the next day! The lesson costs €50 per person, and you can keep the Vespa afterwards.

Is the Vespa insured?

You are automatically insured for damage to third parties with your Vespa.

For damage to your own Vespa you have two choices. Either you choose the omnium insurance (€ 89 per Vespa in Amalfi, Puglia, Chianti, Veneto and Sardinia, €99 per Vespa in Tuscany), where the own risk is € 0.

If you don’t want this insurance, a deposit of € 500 is required for which you are liable.

Can I book the Vespa earlier or keep it for longer?

In Amalfi, Puglia, Sicily, Veneto and Sardinia you'll receive your Vespa the morning after your arrival day and you bring it back on the last driving day in the evening.

If you want to receive the keys of the Vespa a bit earlier, or want to keep it a bit longer, you can choose for the ‘Early Pick-Up’ and/or ‘Late Drop-Off’. So the Vespa is yours from 2pm on your arrival day and/or you can return it at 2pm on your departure day. Per option chosen you pay a supplement of €50 per Vespa.

In Tuscany you have to pick up your Vespa at the Vespa rental on the morning of your first driving day and you bring it back in the evening of the last driving day. Unfortunately it is not possible to rent the Vespa earlier or keep it longer.

Am I insured while I am driving?

You are automatically covered for damage caused to third parties in the event of an accident with your Vespa. However, any damage you might have suffered yourself, does not fall under this insurance. This is usually covered by your own travel or medical insurance. Don’t have this? Then you can book a travel insurance through Travelbase. Feel free to ask!

Damage to your own Vespa is insured if you choose the omnium damage insurance.

Do I need a driving license in order to drive the Vespa?

Our Vespas are 125cc. To ride them in Italy, you need either a car driving licence (B) or a motorbike licence (A). An AM licence is not sufficient.

You must have a European driving licence. If you don’t have one, you’ll need an international driving permit, which you can apply for in your home country.

UK residents do not need a European driving licence. A valid UK driving licence is sufficient to ride our Vespas in Italy.

Do we drive individually or in group?

The choice is yours! If you prefer to ride solo, you can book the GPS in which all routes are loaded. This way you’ll easily pass the most beautiful tracks and most interesting stops.

Do you prefer to follow the guide? Great! Follow the guide with the group and let them lead you along the routes while you enjoy the views along the way even more.

Do I need to have driving experience with a Vespa or scooter in order to drive the Vespa?

If you’ve never ridden a Vespa or scooter before, or you’re still quite inexperienced or unsure, we strongly recommend practising beforehand and booking the Start-to-Vespa lesson.

Especially Amalfi and Veneto are suited to more experienced riders, as the roads there are more challenging than in our other destinations.

If you choose the Start-to-Vespa lesson, your guide will give you an introduction to riding a Vespa on your arrival day. You’ll go on a test ride together, so you’ll be ready to start your Vespa trip the next day! The lesson costs €50 per person, and you can keep the Vespa afterwards.

Guides

How can I become a guide for The Vespa Trip in Italy?

If you want to guide our groups in Italy, you can send us an email on info@thevespatrip.com

What language do the guides speak?

Our guides can usually assist you in English, Dutch, German and French. We try to have a multilingual duo at each destination, so you can communicate with them in different languages.

What can I expect from the guides during The Vespa Trip?

The guides are on standby 24/7 to answer your questions and assist you. They’ll drive the routes with those who want to ride as a group. One week before your trip, you’ll be added to a chat in the app, where you can stay in touch with them.

Prices & Booking Conditions

How can I cancel my trip?

The only way to cancel your trip is by emailing to info@thevespatrip.com, so we can discuss the matter. We’ll reply as soon as possible!

What are the booking conditions?

When making a booking, you can choose how much flexibility you want. Check the different booking conditions, as well as the corresponding payment, modification and cancellation conditions.

What are the Superflex cancellation conditions?

The Superflex cancellation conditions are available for anyone who books early.

You can reschedule your trip to another period within the same season (depending on availability) or cancel for free before a certain date, which is clearly stated on the registration form.

If the deadline to use the Superflex conditions has passed, the general cancellation conditions apply.

Can I modify my registration?

Depending on availability, you can add or remove most options until the check-in date. Generally, we follow a first-come, first-served principle, so early decision-makers are at an advantage.

What is the payment procedure?

Right after your registration, you must pay a deposit to confirm your trip. After that, you still have until the check-in date to modify your options and pay the remaining balance.

There are various payment options, including Bancontact, Mastercard, iDeal. If you have a Travelbase voucher, you can use it as well.

If your payment fails, it is likely due to an incorrect reference number or exceeding your account limit.

Target Audience

Who is this trip suitable for?

This trip is perfect for everyone that love the beauty of Italy and adventure. The average age of The Vespa Tripper in 2026 was 44 years, of which the majority were in their mid-twenties and mid-fifties. All Vespa Trippers, young or old, share the same love for Vespa riding and La Dolce Vita.

During the last edition, 34 nationalities were represented on our trips, with the majority of participants coming from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France.

Generally, people join this adventure in a group of 2 or 4 people: a mix of friends and couples.
Can children join The Vespa Trip?

Yes, children are welcome to join The Vespa Trip. Although this trip is not specifically aimed at children, a few children join us every year.

It should be taken into account that the trip is not specifically organised for children/families, and that the guides on site unfortunately do not have the time to deal with them in their schedule.

During the day you can just ride with the group, it’s easy and fun! In the evening, the guides always offer to go out for a meal and a drink with the group. Here, of course, you choose whether you want to join them or not.

Also remember that the distances can be quite long, that children will be sitting in the back all the time and that not all Vespa’s are equipped with an upper backrest/trunk to lean against.

Most important they need to be at least 1m25 to be able to reach the supports of the Vespa. Otherwise they cannot join the trip!

Can I bring my dog on The Vespa Trip?

We're sorry, dogs are not allowed on The Vespa Trip due to the strict measures in the hotels. Sadly you will need your loyal friend at home.

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