Highlights of Tuscany

Day 1: Arrival in Porto Santo Stefano
Day 2: Monte Argentario - Talamone, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Talamone - Magliano di Toskana - Talamone, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Talamone - Porto Azzuro, 12.5 mi. (20 km)
Day 5: Porto Azzuro - Enfola Bay 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Patresi - Marina di Campo, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Island Giglio - Porto St. Stefano, 9.4 mi. (15 km)
Day 8: Porto St. Stefano

*All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc. This itinerary depends strongly on the wind conditions. Depending on the direction of the prevailing winds, this tour can also take place in reverse order.

Day 1: Arrival in Porto Santo Stefano
Individual arrival to Porto St. Stefano, a wonderful, lively harbor town on the northern side of the Monte Argentario peninsula. Boarding the boat takes place from 6 pm onwards. If you arrive earlier, you are welcome to leave your luggage on board from 2 pm onwards. With a short stroll through the medieval old town, painted in a wash of pink and beige, you will quickly realize that you are now on holiday. it is suggested that you fit in time for a walk to the Fortezza Spagnola, high on a hill, built in the 17th century as a means to protect the city. The first evening meal on board is a great way to get to know your fellow travelers, guides, and crew. Overnight in Porto St. Stefano.

Day 2: Monte Argentario - Talamone, 25 mi. (40 km)
Your first cycle tour begins in Porto Santo Stefano through the old train tunnels. Crossing a stone quay, you reach the historical town of Orbetello. You may catch a sighting of flamingoes in the natural oasis Laguna di Orbetello. Later in the afternoon, you will cycle to the ruins of the fortified Roman town of Cosa, and then through the Duna Feniglia nature reserve. Along the way you can park your bike and take a refreshing swim at a nearby beach. You will cycle You return once again to Porto Santo Stefano where the Atlantis awaits to navigate to Talamone.

Elevation gain: 660 ft. / 200 m.

Day 3: Talamone - Magliano di Toskana - Talamone, 28 mi. (45 km)
Your itinerary begins in a rolling landscape enlaced with grapevines and olive groves. Past the Poggio Perotto Lake, you arrive in the medieval town of Magliano. The town icon is a 2000-year-old olive tree, the oldest in Tuscany. With its two beautiful city gates, the picturesque town is the perfect place to linger and soak in your surroundings.  On your ride back to Talamone, enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan landscape once more. If the weather is calm, the Atlantis will set sail for the well-known beach town of Castiglione della Pescaia, where you anchor for the night.

Elevation gain: 1,000 ft. / 300 m. of elevation

Day 4: Talamone - Porto Azzuro, 12.5 mi. (20 km)
This morning the boat crosses to Elba. After Sicily and Sardinia, Elba is the third largest island in Italy and impresses with its charm, lush nature, and rich history. After a light lunch on board, you go ashore. Your afternoon tour through the varied island leads to Capoliveri and along a wonderful panoramic road. In the evening take the opportunity for a stroll through the charming little harbor town Porto Azzuro

Elevation gain: 660 ft. / 200 m.

Day 5: Porto Azzuro - Enfola Bay 21 mi. (35 km)
A somewhat longer cycle tour is planned from Porto Azzuro to the north of the island of Elba. After a coffee break in Rio nell' Elba, you will arrive at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the trip. At Voltereio, you look at the bay of Portoferraio, the capital of the island. After lunch, it is only a few kilometers to the beautiful bay of Enfola. 

Elevation gain: 1,630 ft. / 500 m.

Day 6: Patresi - Marina di Campo, 19 mi. (30 km)
Today, the queen’s stage awaits you! You cross the island by bicycle. After visiting the mountain villages of Marciana, you get to the highest point of the tour at Monte Perone. Then it's an easy downhill ride to the village of San Piero in Campo, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch with a view onto your boat. After the tour, you take a refreshing bath – directly from your ship. Then the sails are set with the destination: Island Giglio. The Isola Giglio is located in the very south of the Tus-can Archipelago and is a scenic jewel. Mountains, forests, untouched nature, crystal clear sea!

Elevation gain: 2,300 km. / 700 m

Day 7: Island Giglio - Porto St. Stefano, 9.4 mi. (15 km)
Giglio Island lies in the far south of the Tuscan Archipelago and is a true gem with its mountains, forests, untouched nature, and crystal clear water! Today’s cycle tour offers a challenge with a great reward at the end as you ride from Giglio Porto to the central town of Giglio Castello, which is surrounded by an impressive medieval town wall. A rapid descent takes you to the other side of the island to Giglio Campese where the local sandy beach is perfect for swimming. A switchback serpentine leads back to Giglio Porto. Enjoy one last cruise onboard the Atlantis as you set sail in the direction of Porto Santo Stefano. A celebratory evening meal in the company of fellow travelers, crew, and guides, offers a great atmosphere in which to enjoy the last evening together.

Elevation gain: 1,650 km. / 500 m. 

Day 8: Porto St. Stefano
Your tour officially ends at 9 am after breakfast. 

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