Individual arrival in Porto St. Stefano, a wonderful, lively harbour town on the northern side of the Monte Argentario peninsula. The boat is ready to be boarded at 6 pm. Should you arrive earlier, you are welcome to leave your luggage on board from 2 pm onwards. A short stroll through the medieval old town, painted in a wash of pink and beige, will quickly make you realize that you are now on holiday! We recommend a walk to the Fortezza Spagnola on the hill above the old town, built in the 17th century to protect the city. The first evening meal on board is a great way to get to know your fellow travellers, guides, and crew. Overnight in Porto St. Stefano.

Our first bike tour takes us from Porto St. Stefano to the historic town of Orbetello. With a little bit of luck, we will have the chance to admire the spectacular flamboyance of flamingos in the WWF natural oasis Laguna di Orbetello. Afterwards our cycle tour leads to the ruins of the fortified Roman town of Cosa and then through the Duna Feniglia nature reserve, with its enchantingly beautiful pine forest. The tour continues predominantly along cycle paths back to Porto Santo Stefano where the Atlantis awaits our arrival for a crossing to Talamone.

After breakfast we start the day’s tour cycling through rolling hills characterized by vineyards and olive groves. After passing the Poggio Perotto Lake we arrive in the medieval town of Magliano di Toskana. The picturesque town with its striking city gates and city walls invites its visitors to linger. We can appreciate the Tuscan landscape from its most beautiful side as we cycle back to Talamone Bay, a kite- and windsurfers paradise. Before dinner on board the ship, Islandhopping invites you to a tasting of delectable, local Tuscan wines.

The morning is spent sailing to Elba. Along the way you can get an introduction to sailing in favourable winds and help sail the ship. Elba is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia and impresses with its charm, lush nature, and rich history. After a light lunch on board, we go ashore. The afternoon tour leads along a spectacular panoramic road across the island to Capoliveri. In the evening, there is plenty of time to visit the charming harbour town of Porto Azzuro.

Today we can look forward to a somewhat longer tour from Porto Azzuro to the north of the island of Elba. After a coffee break in Rio nell’ Elba we head to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the trip. From Voltereio we can look out over the beautiful bay of Portoferreio, the capital of the island. After lunch, we cycle the last few kilometres to the bay of Enfola.

Today the queen’s stage awaits us! We cycle over the island, visiting the mountain village of Marciana along the way before reaching the highest point of the tour at Monte Perone. From here we are rewarded with a wonderful decent to the village of San Piero in Campo, where we can enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of our ship. Once back on the ship there is plenty of time for a refreshing swim directly from the boat. Afterwards, the sails are set, and we head for Isola Giglio, an island located in the very south of the Tuscan Archipelago. This Italian jewel is home to mountains, forest, untouched nature, and crystal-clear sea!

We begin our cycling tour in Campese on the west of the island. The destination for today is the medieval town of Giglio Castello, enthroned like an impregnable castle high up on the island of Giglio. A quick descent takes us down to Giglio Porto. Enjoy the last cruise on board the Atlantis as we set sail in the direction of Porto St. Stefano. A celebratory evening meal in the company of fellow travellers, crew, and guides offers a great atmosphere in which to enjoy the last evening together reminiscing about the week.

Departure at 9 am after breakfast followed either by an extended stay in Tuscany or an individual journey home.

We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements.