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From
the Tuscan Hills to
the Shores of the Adriatic. Experience Italy, Croatia,
Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany.
The Alpine East begins in the warmth of central Italy in
Florence, a city of art and romance.
Florentine art isn’t limited to the Renaissance Masters.
Nearby are masterpieces of engineering art. aficionados of
Italian motor vehicles may recognize Raticosa, Futa,
Scarperia and Mugello as names of test roads for Italy’s
exotic 2 and 4 wheel creations. Art or engineering - the
difficult choice of enjoying a day in the city or a
wonderful ride.
Art lovers who gravitate to the city needn’t worry, as the
Tuscan hills to the east are pierced by passes Consuma,
Mandrioli and Viamaggio, Top-notch riding leads to Gubbio,
where the Middle Ages come alive via the narrow, serpentine
town streets.
For centuries the Adriatic was the main thoroughfare between
Italy and the Balkans. It is ours as well. An overnight
trans-Adriatic ferry crossing transports bikes and riders to
Dalmatia. Riding off the ship in Split isn’t simply a trip
to another country, but another time. Split, or Aspálathos,
as the Greeks knew it in the 6th century BC. is a bustling
port city. A free day here allows an enjoyable stroll on the
promenade, a ride along the azure-blue waters of the
Croatian coastline, or into the hills of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
The theme of the next days is “the ‘way it was.” Villages
along the route offer a glimpse of rural life largely
unchanged from the pre-glasnost era. Here one finds an
enthusiasm and determination which spring from ‘recent’
overwhelming changes in the political system.
Discovery of new places goes hand in hand with the crossing
of historic boundaries. Slovenia is the northernmost
spin-off of the former Yugoslavia, and before this was a
part of the Holy Roman Empire. Departure from this tidy,
appealing country is over the Julian Alps, a formidable
natural border and gateway to Austria and the eastern Alps.
The former Austro-Hungarian Empire gives way to Prussia
entering the Czech Republic, and the city of Prague! We
can’t say it any better than William Jeffery Prowse did –
“...the persons I pity who know not the City, the beautiful
City of Prague.”
Time in Prague will pass all too quickly. The hops fields of
eastern Bavaria frame the ride to Munich on the way to a
final dinner with a group of newly made friends.
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Classic Alpine Adventure |
Alpine Adventure
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Beautiful scenery, challenging roads! The
Alps truly are the ride of a lifetime!
If these photos capture your imagination, look at the
Alpine images from
2000 --
2001 --
2002 -- 2003,
or 2004.
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The Itinerary:
Alpine Adventure EAST |
Florence, Italy
Florence - Free day
Gubbio, Italy
Ferry Ancona-Split
Split, Croatia
Pag, Croatia
Plitvica Lakes, Croatia
Oroslavje, Croatia
Jezersko, Slovenia
Steyr, Austria
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague - Free day
Bamberg, Germany
Munich, Germany
Alpine Adventure East Route |
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Minimum mileage - approx. 1500 over 13 days
riding
Maximum Mileage – your choice!
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Click for Tour Prices |
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2010 Date: |
May 23 - June 6 |
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2011 Date: |
May 22 - June 5 |
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Tour prices include unlimited use of a BMW F650GS or F800ST, F800GS, F800R, R1200GS or the R1200R.
Other BMW models will be available with the
following upgrade charges:
K1300R: $490
R1300RT, K1300GT, R1300S, K1300S:
$790
Other manufacturer's machines may be available, If you have
a desire to ride something special, contact us! |
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All of Beach's
European
tours feature:
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14 nights hotel accommodation
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13 days use of a BMW R1200R, R1200GS
or F650 or F800 series motorcycle
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Freedom to
ride on your own routes, at your own pace! |
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All breakfasts
Most dinners |
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Luggage Van |
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Tour guide book, detailing a variety of daily routing
options, and complete maps or GPS for navigating the
routes of your choice. |
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2
guides, 1 on bike, 1 in van |
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