Charlotte’s own “American Road Trip Expert” Tamela Rich is offering up a chance for women – and men – to explore Italy…by motorcycle.

The “Ladies First, Magical Italy” Tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 22 – Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. The eight-day tour will cover 514 miles throughout Central Italy including Rome, Siena, Orvieto and many stops in between throughout the Tuscan Hills. In addition to the Welcome and celebration dinners that are provided, the group will enjoy exclusive dinners in Siena and Orvieto.

“This ‘Magical Italy’ Tour was designed for travelers like me who want to travel Italy like a native with all the support of a typical group experience, but with none of the restrictions and commercialization,” said Rich who is Charlotte’s go-to expert on traveling America’s highways and byways – local, regional and national. “This is about soaking up all that makes Italy unique at our own pace and is a great opportunity for women to have a fun and safe motorcycle adventure.”

While the “Magical Italy” Tour is designated “Ladies First,” men are welcome provided they are accompanied by a woman. The Tour will be led by Enrico Grassi, founder of Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours of Italy and Waxhaw-resident Bill Kniegge, an experienced veteran of the motorcycle industry and motorcycle tour expert, (www.bluestradatours.com). Attendees can ride as much or as little as they want with Grassi or Kniegge as guides, or on their own if they wish.

The Tour includes a motorcycle, whereby guests can choose from European brands BMW, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, America's Harley-Davidson, and even a Honda Goldwing. Reserving early ensures the best choice of motorcycles. A support vehicle transports luggage throughout the trip. The number of the tour participants is small enough to give guests an ‘almost private’ tour feeling.

For questions, pricing information or to reserve a motorcycle for this tour, visit http://motorcycletoursitaly.com/magical-italy/ or contact Tamela Rich at 980-428-9193 orat booking@tamelarich.com.

About Tamela Rich

Known as the “American Road Trip Expert,” Charlotte, N.C. resident Tamela Rich is an award-winning author, storyteller and adventurer. Tamela encourages travelers to explore the great outdoors, American history, microcultures, and roadside kitsch. She is a go-to expert on sharing road trip itineraries and family-oriented travel tips, inspiring vacationers to follow her motto: “Pack Light. Travel Slow. Connect Deep.” For more information, visit http://tamelarich.com/.