Highlights

Sail by ferry across the sparkling Mediterranean to Elba Island, where Napoleon was kept in exile.
Discover the traditional fishing village of Marciana Marina, famed for its salted tuna exports.
Travel along Elba’s western coast, a beguiling landscape of seaside bluffs and verdant mountains.
Stop in a sun-drenched, beachfront village for time to lunch and stroll the beach at your leisure.
Relish time on your own to shop and explore in Porto Azzurro, a serene seaside village on Elba’s eastern coast.

Description

Take in phenomenal scenery along the cliff-faced western shore of Elba Island, where Napoleon was exiled, and stop in three luminous fishing villages. Enjoy a picturesque ferry journey of approximately one hour to Elba, the Tuscan Archipelago’s largest island. You’ll drive to Marciana Marina, a village of narrow streets and a rich maritime heritage, known for its export of salt tuna. Learn that the waterfront watchtower dates to the 11th century and was used to defend the city from pirate attacks. You’ll journey around the thoroughly beautiful western coast of Elba, hardly an unpleasant place for Napoleon’s, or anyone’s, exile, and discover that much of the interior is comprised of wooded mountains, with craggy Mount Capanne being the highest point on Elba.

For a glimpse at traditional life, you’ll stop in either Chiessi or Pomonte, both beach-blessed villages in the region known as the Costa del Sole. During time on your own, partake in lunch and explore the town or spend time on the beach. Cross to the island’s eastern coast and conclude your enlightening excursion in wonderful Porto Azzurro, where you’ll be free to shop, walk along the beach or visit the 17th-century Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
If you wish to swim during free time, wear a swimsuit under your clothing and bring a towel from the ship.
Carry bottled water, as you may require hydration.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

Walking on this tour is primarily at the guest’s discretion during the stops and free time. There will be some steps and uneven surfaces to negotiate. The tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them. There is a wheelchair lift on the ferry but not on the bus. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. In the event of unfavorable sea conditions, the tour may be cancelled. Those who participate in any water activities do so at their own risk and responsibility. Due to ferry schedules, the tour duration may vary.

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