Ducati Expedition Masters returns for 2026
From the Dolomites to Yellowstone, Ducati is once again offering fully supported motorcycle tours for riders looking to cover serious miles in some of the world’s best riding locations.
Ducati has confirmed the return of its Expedition Masters programme for 2026, giving riders the chance to explore some of the world’s most inspirational riding destinations aboard bikes from the Multistrada and DesertX families.
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Designed as a premium travel experience, the programme blends guided riding with structured support, including qualified instructors, technical assistance and organised accommodation. Ducati has once again partnered with Dainese, meaning participants will be equipped with Dainese riding kit and AGV helmets, while Pirelli will supply Scorpion Trail II and Scorpion Rally tyres. All the logistics will be handled by tour operator ATPI Motorsport Travel.
Ducati Expedition Masters: Four major trips headline the 2026 calendar.
First up is an eight-day, 1,800km tour of Italy running from July 6 to 13. Timed to coincide with World Ducati Week at Misano, the route celebrates Ducati’s 100th anniversary and takes in some of the country’s best-known roads and locations. Riders will pass through Venice, Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomites, tackling famous mountain passes including the Stelvio and Pordoi before looping back to the Ducati Museum in Bologna.
Later in July and into early August, the focus shifts to Iceland for a 1,500km mix of road and off-road riding aboard the DesertX. Spread across three departures, the seven-day trip crosses volcanic terrain, glaciers and black lava deserts. Ducati says the route is aimed at riders with solid off-road experience, although professional instructors will guide each stage.
September brings the longest journey of the lot, a 4,800km ride across North America on the Multistrada range. Starting and finishing in San Francisco, the route heads inland toward Sequoia, Yosemite and Yellowstone, while also passing through Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and Oregon. The trip wraps up with a run down California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
The final expedition, scheduled for October 10 to 17, returns to Italy for another 1,800km tour stretching from Bologna to the Amalfi Coast. Highlights include the Futa and Raticosa passes, as well as stops in Florence, Siena and Rome.
Expedition Masters forms part of the wider DRE Travel Adventures line-up, with dates and registration now live on Ducati’s website.
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!