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Tuscany - Elba island short break
- Visit Napoleon's summer refuge and glorious museum within
- Fabulous walks through varied landscapes, from lush Mediterranean to Alpine in just a few km
- Historical sights of all ages, from 3000 BC to the present day: churches, fortresses, villas
- Idyllic, authentic villages
- Monte Capanne walk
- Enchanting beach resort of Procchio
- Great beaches for swimming with crystal clear waters
From: 200 €
Tripcode: ITSW145
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1.5 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 4 days
Details
Walking on Elba island, the tuscan Gem
Both Venus, Roman Goddess of Beauty and Napoleon, all-powerful French emperor chose Elba Island as a great place to take a walking tour. You are in for exhilarating visits through picturesque fishing villages, along rugged coastlines and mountain ridges and on the dreamy, sandy island beaches. Find idyllic peace of mind as these invigorating walks warm your soul and inspire your body. Enjoy a climb up to the top of Monte Capanne and get that tingling feeling as you look out across the rich blueness of the Mediterranean Sea out to Corsica, mainland Italy and the Tuscan Archipelago. Experience paradise!
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Italy and travel to the Island of Elba
From the airport go to the nearest train station and take a train to Piombino. Then board a ferry and marvel at the magical emerald blue Mediterranean Sea as you make your way to Portoferraio. At the port, a transfer will take you to the lovely hotel in Marina di Campo, where you stay for four nights.
Challenge: Train to Piombino and boat to Elba Island
Villages along the way: Portoferraio & Marina di Campo
Day 2-4: A selection of walks to choose from day 2 to 5: Marina di Campo round walk
We provide you with a wide array of marvelous walking tours to choose from, ranging from short and easy to longer and more demanding. This gentle walk is a pleasant introduction to the village of Marina di Campo and the Capo di Poro on her west side. Along the harbour and through steep streets, you slowly climb higher. The vegetation gets Mediterranean and every now and then you will be surprised by splendid views of the island. You end the hike with a gradual ascend and descend along small forest trails and stroll back to the centre of Marina di Campo.
Challenge: 8.6 km; 250 climb; 250 descent, 3.0 hours
Villages along the way: Marina di Campo & Capo di Poro
Day 2-4: Pomonte round walk
Travel along old mule roads, once used by pre-Roman rural dwellers. Breathe in the lavender as you climb the Valley of dei Mori . Splash along the waterfalls and stream of Fosso Barione reach a goat shelter on top of the ridge. Cross the Villanovan settlement of Le Mure (900 BD) as you make the steep descent back to Pomonte.
Challenge: 11 km; 750climb; 750 descent, 5-6 hours
Villages along the way: Pomonte
Day 2-4: Marciana & Madonna del Monte Santuario round walk
On the slopes of Monte Capanne, at an altitude of 357m lies Marciana. Travelling to Marciana, a long winding road offers spectacular views of a rocky coastline and tiny harbours. Marciana shows you a labyrinth of small street, gates and hidden squares, all filled with colourful flowers. An alley of elegant chestnut trees leads you from Marciana to the most important chapel of Elba: the Madonna del Monte Santuario . From here a splendid hike across the alpine terrain of Monte Capanne. A rocky trail leads you to the mountain ridge Bollero. A long, shady descend leads you across some streams back to Marciana.
Challenge: 7.0 km; 425 climb; 425 descent; 4-5 hours
Villages along the way: Marciana & the Madonna del Monte Santuario
Day 2-4: Monte Capanne to Sant' Ilario walk
Reaching the top of Monte Capanne, the highest on Elba (1018m.) means having the best, 360°C views of the island as well as the other Islands of the Archipelago, Corsica and mainland Italy. You start walking to Sant' Ilario at the terrace of the bar. The descent is through an open rocky area and the path leads you through a forest with a butterfly sanctuary. After a large pick nick area close to Monte Perone you continue towards Sant' Ilario on a forest track.
Challenge: 9.5 km; 75 climb; 825 descent, 4-5 hours
Villages along the way: Monte Capanne & Sant' Ilario
Day 2-4: San Martino-Villa Napoleon to Procchio walk
Ride the public bus to visit the old French emperor Napoleon's summer residence, Villa San Martino and imagine it's your own. Inside you will find the charming Demidoff Gallery with its glorious collection of statues and frescos. Follow onward along a trail winding through the enchanting beach resort of Procchio and amidst uncontaminated oak forests, passing hamlets and remote ruins.
Challenge: 7 km; 250 climb; 250 descent, 3 hours
Villages along the way: San Martino & Napoleon's summer residence
Day 2-4: San Pietro in Campo to Seccheto walk
Today is the day to explore the splendid, Mediterranean landscape above Marina di Campo during a gentle, pleasant walk. The hike starts in the small village San Piero in Campo. After a short climb through the village, the track leads you gently ascending along the mountain slopes. Marvellous views of the coastline and Marina di Campo, Vallebuia and Seccheto are your reward. A gradual descent along small trails through the garrigue and along a quite asphalt road to Seccheto for the last 2 km.
Challenge: 7 km; 100 climb; 300 descent, 4 hours
Villages along the way: San Piero in Campo & Seccheto
Day 2-3: Sant' Ilario to Procchio walk
The bus brings you to Sant' Ilario. This beautiful medieval town is the starting place for a nice and easy walk of 6 kilometres over mainly good paths and roads. The first part of the walk is in the open, the second part of the hike is shadier.
Challenge: 5,6 km, 75m in ascent, 250m in descent, 3 hrs
villages along the way: Sant' Ilario
Day 4: Arrivederci Elba!
The trip and our services end after breakfast, unless you have booked extra nights or other services with us. Transfer to Portoferraio and say "arrivederci" to the Elba Island as you ride the ferry to Piombino.
Challenge: Boat ride to Piombino
Villages along the way: Portoferraio, Piombino
Practical info
Included:
- 3 nights accommodation on half board basis in Marina di Campo (drinks excluded)
- Transfer from/to the harbour of Portoferraio to the hotel on arrival/departure day
- 24-hour telephone assistance
- Detailed maps and road book in English
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Travel insurance Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as meals not mentioned in the program, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers, taxi etc.
- Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in
Optional Services:
- Airport arrival and/or departure private transfers
- Guided tour of Pisa with a local private English speaking city guide
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way, or in any other destination in Italy.
Getting there and away:
We suggest flying into one of these three main Italian cities:
- Rome: fly in to one of its two commercial airports: Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci", major international airport; or Ciampino, smaller and serviced more by low-cost European airlines. There are regular busses and trains which go to Rome Termini train station, from where you take the train to Piombino.
- Pisa: there is a direct train from the airport to Pisa Centrale station and then take the train to Piombino.
- Florence: take the bus from the airport to Santa Maria Novella train station and then take a train to Piombino.
Dogs on the trip:
Well behaved dogs are allowed on this trip, ask us about the dog supplement.
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Start: Marina di Campo, Elba Island
Finish: Marina di Campo, Elba Island
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day of the week from 14 April to 05 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 205 €/person |
| twin room: | 230 €/person |
| single room: | 230 €/person |
| double room: | 230 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 250 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 250 €/person |
| twin room: | 280 €/person |
| single room: | 280 €/person |
| double room: | 280 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 300 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 295 €/person |
| twin room: | 330 €/person |
| single room: | 330 €/person |
| double room: | 330 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 350 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 340 €/person |
| twin room: | 375 €/person |
| single room: | 375 €/person |
| double room: | 375 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 395 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 250 €/person |
| twin room: | 280 €/person |
| single room: | 280 €/person |
| double room: | 280 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 300 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 200 €/person |
| twin room: | 225 €/person |
| single room: | 225 €/person |
| double room: | 225 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 245 €/person |