The Vespa Trip

Puglia

The best-kept secret of Italy

Explore genuine Puglia: Encounter beautiful villages, a magnificent coastline, and immerse yourself in the laid-back Southern Italian lifestyle.

Explore Puglia

There is no better way to discover the heel of Italy than on an authentic, Italian Vespa. You will cross the picturesque surroundings of Puglia, feeling the warmth of the sun on your face and the wind blowing through your hair. During your rides, you will admire the typical Trulli houses in Alberobello, beautiful white villages such as Ostuni and Cisternino and the stunning coastline of Polignano a Mare. You’ll also enjoy the vast olive groves and quiet winding roads, through all of Puglia.

After a day of cruising on your Vespa, enjoying the charm of the small Italian villages, you can mingle with the locals and dive into the wonderful Italian atmosphere! The Vespa Trip Puglia takes place in September & October. During these months, the temperatures are pleasant and there’s less tourism than during the summer..

It’s the best moment to live fully the simple & peaceful southern Italian lifestyle.

Pricing & availabilities

The routes

Our starting point in Puglia is centrally located near Fasano, between Bari and Brindisi. You will discover the region through 3 different itineraries. You can choose to explore these routes on your own (using road book & GPS) or to follow our guides.

Itinerary

The order of the routes is flexible. If you are riding solo, you can choose your itinerary. If you ride with the group, you decide with the rest of the group which itinerary you want to follow according to your experience and the weather.

Your stay

Centrally located in Puglia you will find Masseria Don Sante, the perfect base for this trip. The beautiful Apulian country house offers a delicious homemade breakfast and an optional typical Italian lunch or dinner.

After a day of exploring on your Vespa, enjoy the refreshing pool and peaceful surroundings. The hotel is a 10-minute drive away from bustling Fasano, the ideal place for evening walks between the locals and to enjoy the wonderful, Italian atmosphere.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

The price for The Vespa Trip starts from €540 per person (early bird price) and includes:

Four nights in an entrancing hotel, including daily breakfast
The rent of your amazing Vespa, helmets and lock*
A road book
Parking at the hotel
The care of the guides
Probably the best experience of a lifetime

The fuel and parking for your Vespa (around €40 for the whole week), lunch and dinner are not included.

*This price is calculated on two people per Vespa. More information about driving alone can be found under ‘your Vespa’.

YOUR VESPA

Throughout the trip, you’ll have your own 125cc Vespa at your disposal. You’ll receive it the morning after your arrival, and return it on the last evening. The Vespa is yours for the whole trip, even during the evenings.

If you want to receive your Vespa earlier, or want to keep it a bit longer, you can choose the Early Pick-Up and/or the Late Drop-Off. With those options, the Vespa is yours from 2pm on your arrival day and/or you can return it at 2pm on your departure day (€50 per option).

Can I drive the Vespa solo?

The prices are calculated with the assumption that the Vespa is shared between 2 people. If you would like to drive solo, there is a supplement of €120 per single driver.

DRIVING LICENSE

In order to drive our Vespas in Italy, you must have a driving license (B) or a motorbike license (A) and be 18+. The license (AM) is not valid. The passenger sitting in the back does not need to be 18 nor have a driving license. You have a European driving license? That’s perfect! Your license isn’t for Europe? Then you’ll need to apply for an international driving license. Without an international drivers license you are not allowed to drive the Vespa.

GPS

The designed routes are uploaded on a GPS, which you can easily attach to the steering wheel of your Vespa. With this GPS (+ €30) you’ll come by the most beautiful roads and arrive at the most stunning stops.

FOOD

Daily breakfast is included in the price. For a lovely lunch or dinner, we always recommend some of our favorite restaurants. In Fasano, the home base for your Vespa Trip, you will find many cozy restaurants and nice bars.

START-TO-VESPA

Never driven a Vespa or scooter before? Then we strongly recommend you to take the Start-to-Vespa class. On your arrival day, the guide will give you all the information and an initiation to get the hang of Vespa driving and to be able to drive safely in Italian traffic. After this lesson you’ll be ready to start your Vespa Trip. This class costs €50 per person.

VESPA INSURANCE

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), where the own risk is €0. If you don’t want this insurance, a deposit of €500 is required for which you are liable.

A month before departure you’ll receive an email where you can choose one of these two options.

OTHER INSURANCES

CANCELLATION INSURANCE

This insurance gives you the opportunity to book without worries. You’ll be able to cancel your booking until the day of departure and receive a full refund, provided that you can show a valid reason for doing so. You can read the conditions here.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

This travel insurance provides assistance in the event of an accident. Make sure you never travel uninsured!

Life is a journey, enjoy the ride

Pricing and availabilities

How do I get there?

The fastest way to travel to Italy for your trip in Puglia is to fly to Bari Airport (BRI) or Brindisi Airport (BDS). You can also travel by car or public transportation.

CAR

If you come by car, you can easily park for free all week in the private parking lot right in front of the hotel. The address of the hotel is Via Gramsci 38, 72015, Fasano, Italy

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

From Bari Airport there is a train to Bari central, where you can catch a train to Fasano. From Fasano it is about 10 minutes to the hotel. More info about trains can be found this link.

From Brindisi Airport, first take a bus to Brindisi Central (line AP). There you can change trains to Fasano. From Fasano it is about 10 minutes to the hotel. More info about the train can be found here, for bus info click here

SHUTTLE (AIRPORT – HOTEL)

On the first and last day of your Vespa Trip you can book a shuttle for €35 p.p. that will bring you directly from Bari airport or Brindisi airport to Masseria don Sante, and from the Masseria back to the airport.

Please note! You can only book this shuttle on the first day (airport to hotel) and the last day (hotel to airport) of your Vespa Trip. You can find the complete time schedule here.

TAXI

From Bari Airport to the hotel (Masseria Don Sante) it’s about an hour by taxi (70 km). This taxi will cost you between €120 and €150 for a single ride.

From Brindisi Airport it will take you about 45 min (60 km). This ride will cost you between €110 and €140 for a single ride.

FAQs

Give back to nature and offset your Vespa Trip’s CO2-emissions

This planet gives us so much (natural) beauty to admire, but if we want to continue traveling to beautiful places in the future, we have to protect our planet today more than ever. That’s why we’ve added an option in our booking forms to offset the CO2-emissions of your trip in a trustworthy and certified way via Greentripper.

Who are the Vespa Trippers?

The average age of The Vespa Tripper in 2023 was 40 years, of which the majority were in their mid-twenties. All Vespa Trippers, young or old, share the same love for the beautiful Italy and adventure. During the last edition, the participants mainly came from Belgium, France, and The Netherlands.

Generally, people join this adventure in a group of two or four people: a mix of friends and couples.

Which options can I add?

Early Pick-Up / Late Drop-Off: €50 per Vespa
Start-to-Vespa lessons: €50 p.p.
Solo room supplement: €250 p.p.
Solo Vespa driver supplement: €120 p.p.
GPS: €30
Cancellation insurance: €49 p.p.
Travel insurance: €39 p.p.
Vespa damage insurance: €89 per Vespa

Do we drive solo or in group?

The choice is yours! You get a road book at the beginning of the week with the stops and interesting facts listed. 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 group and let them lead you along the routes while you enjoy the views along the way even more.

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