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Tuscany
Tuscany: Elba Island Hiking Tour

  1. Italy
  2. /
  3. Tuscany

A trek to discover, on foot, the queen of the Tuscan Archipelago: Elba Island, accompanied by a Hiking Guide. Wild trails, small villages, breathtaking views, forests, beaches, and Mediterranean scrub will be the ingredients of an unforgettable journey.

  • Walking
  • Trekking

The tour in detail

Tour details

Duration

5 days

Suitable for

Hikers in good health with a moderate-to-good level of fitness. The trek has no technical difficulties, but it involves 6–7 hours of walking per day with distances of up to 20 km.

Best time

From April to June and from mid-September to mid-October.

Tour type

Itinerant trekking accompanied by an expert hiking guide, with overnight stays in small hotels and B&B.

Tour highlights
  • One of Italy’s most captivating treks, still retaining its wild character: a journey that starts in the northwest and ends in the southeast of Elba Island.
  • A wonderful off-season Mediterranean corner, far from the busy summer crowds.
  • Trails immersed in the scents and colors of the Mediterranean scrub offer a unique experience in the heart of the island, with breathtaking 360° views of the Tuscan coast and surrounding islands.
  • Medieval villages, sanctuaries, and ancient hamlets, witnesses of a millennia-old history.
  • Explore the GTE with one of our expert hiking guides, discovering unforgettable itineraries.
  • Overnight stays in hotels and B&Bs surrounded by greenery or in small villages.
  • Possibility to customize the trekking tour program on Elba Island, including other outdoor activities or visits.
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Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Available from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

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Travel program at a glance

Day 1

Ferry to Cavo – trek from Cavo to Rio nell’Elba – bus transfer to Rio Marina.

Day 2

Bus from Rio Marina to Rio nell’Elba – trek from Rio nell’Elba to Lacona.

Day 3

Trekking from Lacona to Poggio

Day 4

Trekking from Poggio to Pomonte

Day 5

Bus transfer from Pomonte to Portoferraio – ferry to Piombino and return.

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Extras on request

  • Here is a natural English translation:
  • Transfers to/from the start/end point of the tour, price on request
  • Overnight stay in a hotel the night before or after the tour with breakfast in Piombino
  • Extra trekking days or other outdoor activities, price on request
  • Piombino–Cavo and Portoferraio–Piombino ferry
  • Luggage transport during the trek
  • Single room

Prices available upon request

What is included

  • Overnight stays in Hotels and B&B.
  • Certified hiking guide and associated costs.
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary.
  • Travel insurance policy by UnipolSai (more info ⟶)

Not included

  • Meals not specified and drinks.
  • Transfers by ferry and public buses where necessary, to be paid locally.
  • Optional visits and activities, and extra services required due to force majeure.
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Anything not included under “Included”.
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Planned accomodations or similar

Hotel Rio sul Mare - Rio Marina Hotel Giardino - Lacona Fonte di Zeno - Marciana Hotel Corallo - Pomonte

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Want to customize your trip?

Upon request, the trip program can be shortened, extended or tailored to suit your preferences..

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