WOW 01
The first night of the expedition on board the ferry.
From Barberino di Mugello we ride to Ancona, where the overnight Adriatic crossing to Split begins.
Barberino di Mugello → Ancona → ferry a Split·Day 1
Tours
Motorent Europe
Carpathian Odyssey 2027
The Adriatic · The Carpathians · The Julian Alps
From the Adriatic to the Carpathians. Fourteen days worth telling.
14 days · 13 nights
July 26 – August 8, 2027
At a glance
14 days · 13 nights
Route and duration
July 26 – August 8, 2027
Departure
Maximum 9 guest motorcycles
Planned group
Start and finish at Motorent Hub, Barberino di Mugello (Tuscany). Enquire about availability and receive the full programme, included services and terms before confirming your place.
WOW Factor
WOW Moments
Motorent’s WOW Factor is not just about kilometres. It’s iconic moments, dreamlike places and unexpected experiences that make you stop, take off your helmet and say WOW. The kind of thing you won’t find on Google Maps — and that doesn’t happen on every tour.
WOW 02
The Dalmatian Coast and sunset by the Sea Organ.
From Split to Zadar along the Dalmatian Coast, between stone villages, seaside roads and Mediterranean views. Sunset over the Adriatic brings the day to a close.
Split → Trogir → Primošten → Šibenik → Zadar·Day 2
WOW 03
The D8 coastal road and the landscapes of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
The D8 coastal road follows the Adriatic beneath the Velebit mountains. From Senj, we turn inland towards the forests and landscapes of Plitvice.
Zadar → Starigrad-Paklenica → Karlobag → Senj → Plitvice·Day 3
WOW 04
Visit to Corvin Castle and arrival at the lake.
We enter Romania and approach Transylvania, between Corvin Castle and the scenery around Lacul Cinciș.
Szeged → Timișoara → Castillo de Corvin → Lacul Cinciș·Day 5
WOW 05
The full Transalpina and arrival at Lake Vidraru.
The Transalpina takes centre stage with sweeping bends, forests and high mountain views. The journey continues towards Lake Vidraru.
Lacul Cinciș → Sebeș → Transalpina DN67C → Novaci → Curtea de Argeș → Vidraru·Day 6
WOW 06
The Transfăgărășan itself, Bâlea and the arrival in Sibiu.
The Transfăgărășan winds through mountain scenery to Bâlea Lake. The descent into Transylvania ends in Sibiu.
Vidraru → DN7C → Bâlea Lac → Cârțișoara → Sibiu·Day 7
WOW 07
Optional cultural experience or Romanian wine tasting.
A rest day in Sibiu to explore the historic centre, discover its cafés and enjoy local food at your own pace.
sin conducción obligatoria·Day 8
WOW 08
Alba Iulia citadel and Oradea's historic centre.
We continue towards Alba Iulia and its citadel before reaching Oradea, with its Central European architecture and lively squares.
Sibiu → Alba Iulia → corredor occidental → Oradea·Day 9
WOW 09
Back to alpine landscapes.
The landscape rises again as we enter Austria. We ride through the Graz and Carinthia regions towards Villach.
Hungría occidental → Graz → Carintia → Villach·Day 11
WOW 10
Vršič Pass and the turquoise waters of the Soča.
We enter Slovenia through the Julian Alps. Vršič Pass and the turquoise waters of the Soča accompany the ride to Bovec.
Villach → Kranjska Gora → Vršič → Trenta → Bovec·Day 12
WOW 11
Final scenic ride and farewell dinner.
We follow the Soča Valley and return to Italy through Friuli. Asolo brings the expedition's final scenic day to a close.
Bovec → Kobarid → Tolmin → Friuli → Asolo·Day 13
Discover & enjoy
What makes the journey special
Overnight Adriatic ferry
Dalmatian Coast and Zadar sunset
D8 coastal road
Corvin Castle
Lacul Cinciș
Transalpina
Lake Vidraru
Transfăgărășan and Bâlea Lake
Two-night RESET in Sibiu
Vršič Pass
Soča Valley
Farewell dinner in Asolo
Who it is for
Level, motorcycle & requirements
Motorcycle
BMW R 1300 GS
Level
Advanced
Valid category A licence or equivalent
Solid long-distance and mountain-pass experience
Own riding gear
Valid travel documents for all six countries
The Motorent Way
Small groups. Exceptional roads. Carefully chosen places. Real support from start to finish.
Every route is designed around the experience we want our riders to remember.
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