The Vespa Trip
Where volcano, culture, and coast collide
Start and end every day in an iconic medieval mountain town, Erice, with panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the Egadi Islands. From here you have the possibility to follow three different itineraries, which will take you to discover the West of Sicily from every angle. So let’s go! Each day you’ll have the choice to ride on your own (with your digital roadbook & GPS) or to follow your guide and enjoy the group atmosphere!
The order of the routes in Sicily are flexible. If you are riding solo, you can choose your itinerary. If you ride with the group, our guides will choose the best route each day, considering both the weather and the group’s riding experience, so everyone has a smooth, memorable journey.
Set between the tranquility of Mount Erice and the sweeping blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Venere di Erice Resort & Spa is your sanctuary in Western Sicily.
Perfectly positioned at the base of the mountain, just a 15-minute scenic drive up to Erice’s historic downtown, the resort offers effortless access to both dramatic coastline and thrilling winding roads. Start your day with a rich breakfast on the terrace before hopping on your Vespa to explore ancient temples, salt pans, and hidden coves.
Return each evening to relax by the panoramic pool, rejuvenate in the spa, or enjoy local Sicilian specialties with views stretching toward Monte Cofano. Your comfortable room with a private balcony or terrace provides the ultimate setting to unwind before tomorrow’s ride.
In this section, you will find all the practical information you need for your trip to Sicily. Do you have any other questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
The Vespa Trip Sicily is available from Mid April until end of June. You can check all available dates using the calendar at the bottom of the page.
Four nights in an entrancing hotel, including daily breakfast
The rent of your amazing Vespa, helmets and lock
Parking at the hotel
The care of the guides
Designed routes
Access to The Vespa Trip app with an interactive map with recommendations to make your trip even better
The following things are not included in your trip:
*This price is calculated on two people per Vespa. More information about driving alone can be found under ‘your Vespa’.
During your Vespa Trip in Sicily, 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 €130 per single driver (per person). So, if there are two of you and you both want to drive a Vespa, the solo supplement applies twice.
In order to drive our Vespas in Sicily, 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.
European driver’s licenses are fully accepted. If your license was issued outside of Europe, you will need to bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your national license.
Do I need to have driving experience with a Vespa or scooter in order to drive the Vespa?
Not really, however if you’re still quite unsure about your driving skills, we strongly recommend practicing beforehand and booking the Start-to-Vespa lesson.
On your arrival day in Sicily, your guide will provide all the essential information plus an introductory lesson to help you get comfortable with riding and to ensure you can drive safely in Italian traffic.
After the lesson, you can keep your Vespa for extra practice and to start exploring at your own pace. This class costs €50 per person.
The designed routes for your trip 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.
Daily breakfast is included in the price. For a lovely lunch or dinner*, we always recommend some of our favorite restaurants. In the hotel, or nearby in Erice, the home base for your Vespa Trip, you will find many cozy restaurants and nice bars.
*Lunch and dinner are not included in the package.
Your Vespa automatically includes insurance for damage to third parties. For coverage of damage to your own Vespa, you can choose between two options*.
*About a month before departure, you’ll receive an email where you can select the option that suits you best. You must choose one of the above options before receiving the keys of your Vespa.
Standard – Minimum flexibility
Superflex – medium flexibility
Ultimate Flex – Maximum flexibility
Book early and enjoy free superflex conditions
If you book before November 11th 4PM, you’ll get the superflex conditons for free.
The fastest way to travel to Sicily for your Vespa trip is to fly to the airport of Trapani or Palermo.
On the first and last day of your Vespa trip, there will be an option to book a shuttle for €40 p.p (per ride) that will bring you directly from Palermo Airport to the Hotel Venere di Erice Resort & Spa, and back from the hotel to the airport.
Arrival day:
Departure day
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.
From Trapani airport to the hotel (Hotel Venere di Erice Resort & Spa) is about 35 minutes by taxi (29 km). For a taxi, you pay around €50 for a one-way trip.
From Palermo airport to the hotel (Hotel Venere di Erice Resort & Spa) is about 1hour and 10 minutes by taxi . For a taxi, you pay around €120 for a one-way trip (up to 4 people).
We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure availability and the price.
If you come by car, you can easily park it for free in the parking at the hotel. The address of the hotel is Via Erice, snc/Km 1, 91019 Valderice TP, Italy.
A helmet and closed shoes (so no flip-flops or sandals) are always mandatory when riding a Vespa on our Vespa trips.
The average age of The Vespa Tripper in 2026 was 40 years, of which the majority were in their mid-twenties or mid-fifties. 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. However we had Vespa Trippers joining from 48 different countries.
Generally, people join this adventure in a group of two or four people: a mix of friends and couples.
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.
Every day you can decide whether to ride solo or follow the group.
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.
Below you’ll find the different departure dates for The Vespa Trip Sicily. Bookings open on 22 October.
Want to make sure you get a spot? Preregister now. This gives you access to bookings from 21 October at 4 PM (Brussels time), enjoy the best price and free Superflex. With Superflex, you can cancel or reschedule your trip free of charge up to 90 days before departure.