Tuscany
Sailing the Tuscan Archipelago
History and snorkelling by sailboat
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D01: PISA – VOLTERRA - PORT OF SCARLINO - GULF OF FOLLONICA Upon arrival at Pisa Airport on Day 1, you will meet your guide and head to Volterra, an ancient Etruscan, Roman, and medieval city, where you will stop for lunch. Later, you move to Follonica and on to the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey Of San Galgano, renowned for the legend of the sword in the rock. Then, you will continue to Massa Marittima to visit its remarkable Duomo. Finally, you will head to the Scarlino Marina. Dinner will be served, and you will check-in on the boat for the overnight stay. |
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D02: FOLLONICA - ISLE OF ELBA Day 2 involves navigating from Scarlino to Marciana Marina, located on the north side of the Isle Of Elba. Marciana Marina is a charming coastal village where you will enjoy snorkeling near the port and at Punta Della Madonna. Dinner and overnight will be in the port of Marciana Marina.
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D03: ELBA - CAPRAIA ISLAND On Day 3, you will navigate from Marciana Marina to the Isle Of Capraia. Upon arrival, you will visit the town and take a walk uphill to Forte San Giorgio. As Capraia is part of a Marine Protected Area, you will enjoy excellent snorkeling opportunities, hoping to spot various fish. You will enjoy a fish dinner and stay overnight. |
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D04: CAPRAIA ISLAND - FETOVAIA BAY Day 4 involves leaving Capraia and heading to Fetovaia, towards the south of Elba Island. Here, you can either enjoy trekking in the surrounding hills overlooking the sea or relax on the wonderful golden-sand beach of Pino Solitario. A fish-based dinner will be served, and you will stay overnight on board.
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D05: SOUTH COAST ELBA - PORTO AZZURRO From Fetovaia on Day 5, you will sail along Elba’s picturesque southern coast towards Porto Azzurro. Along the way, you will seek out the most inviting sandy coves or rocky shores to select the perfect spot to relax. Your overnight stay will be either within Porto Azzurro's bustling port or at a serene anchorage in its tranquil harbor. |
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D06: ELBA PORTO AZZURRO - GIGLIO ISLAND Day 6 is primarily spent sailing, about half a day, from Porto Azzurro to the Isle Of Giglio. Dinner will be served, and you will stay overnight on board the boat. |
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D07: GIGLIO ISLAND - PORTO ERCOLE ARGENTARIO On Day 7, you will enjoy a three-hour walking excursion to Giglio Castello. Afterwards, you will head to Giannutri Island to visit the Roman Villa of the Domizi Enobarbi family. Following a swim around the Roman wrecks, you will navigate to Porto Ercole, where you will stay overnight.
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D08: PORTO ERCOLE – PITIGLIANO – SOVANA - SATURNIA Day 8 marks a day trip into Etruscan Tuscany, starting with Pitigliano. Accompanied by your local guide, you will discover the area's striking sites and its historic borgo. After lunch, your itinerary takes you to the nearby town of Sovana, a jewel of tuff architecture. You will explore Sovana's Etruscan area before heading to the thermal resort of Saturnia for some relaxation. Dinner will be served in a trattoria, after which you will return to Porto Ercole for your overnight stay on board.
D09: PORTO ERCOLE PORT – PISA Airport Day 9 concludes your mini cruise. You will head back from Porto Ercole to Pisa Airport to catch your flight home.
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The individual participation fee includes:
- Sailing, accommodation and overnight in the boat
- Professional skipper
- Wine on board
- Local guides and transport by minibus on land part
- Medical/baggage insurance
It does not include:
- The cost of stores and food is not included (we share the kambusa in order to what we really need)
- Meals on land part
- Mooring costs in private ports (in case we use it could be between 20/40€ per night for the entire boat, preferably we anchor in a bay)
- International/domestic flights (can be provided - ask for quotation)
All our tours are provided with Medical and Luggage insurance and call center for assistance.
