FAQ

About The Vespa Trip

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.

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

Yes! 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.

Especially in Veneto, as the roads there are more challenging than in the other destinations.

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

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

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.

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

Can I book extra nights 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 Villa Cesi

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.

What time can I check in at the hotel and when do I check out?

From 2 PM onwards, you are welcome to check in and settle into the Masseria'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.

Check out is at 11:00AM.

Can I park my car at the hotel?

Yes! The Masseria has a big parking place in front of the Masseria. Your Vespa will be parked there as well.

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.

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)

At what time is breakfast & the check-out?

Check-out is until 11AM. Your guides will give you all the information you need about breakfast upon arrival.

Can I park my car at the hotel?

Free private parking is available on site (no reservation required).

What about our luggage?

You will be staying in the same hotel for the whole trip, so your luggage can stay there.

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 you’ll find online, or you can send us a message about this!

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.

Is dinner included? Is it half pension?

Breakfast is included, dinner isn’t. The guides will propose some nice restaurants daily. They will also ask if you want to join them for dinner with the other Vespa trippers. You can join them or go on your own dinner adventure.

At what time can we check in to our hotel?

Check-ins are at 2PM-21Pm. 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.

Is dinner included? Is it half pension?

Breakfast is included, dinner isn’t. The guides will propose some nice restaurants daily. They will also ask if you want to join them for dinner with the other Vespa trippers. You can join them or go on your own dinner adventure.

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 you’ll find online, or you can send us a mail to info@thevespatrip.com about this!

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.

At what time is breakfast?

Your guides will inform you upon arrival.

What about my luggage?

In Sardinia you will be staying in the same hotel for the whole trip, so your luggage can stay there.

When is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?

Check-ins are from 2PM. The check-out is until 10AM.

In which hotel will I be staying?

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

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

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 that 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.

Is dinner included during my stay?

No, dinner isn't included during your stay. The guides will propose some nice restaurants daily. They will also ask if you want to join them for dinner with the other Vespa trippers. You can join them or go on your own.

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.

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.

Can I park my car at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel in Amalfi has a large, free car parking lot where you can leave your car. You don't need to book this in advance.

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 about my luggage?

You'll be staying in the same hotel, hotel O Sole Mio, during The Vespa Trip. Your luggage can stay in the hotel.

General

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, Chianti, 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.

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

Our Vespas are 125cc in Tuscany, Amalfi, Puglia and Sardinia. 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.

Do we drive individually or in group?

The choice is yours! You get a digital road book in the app 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.

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

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.

Especially in Amalfi and Veneto, as the roads there are more challenging than in the other destinations.

On your arrival day you’ll get an initiation of Vespa driving from the guide and you will make a test ride together. So you’ll be ready to start your Vespa trip the next day! This 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.

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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