Explore Elba Island’s offerings from seaside to mountains on this walking tour
The Elba Island Walking Tour is the perfect way to explore all that the “Pearl of Tuscany” has to offer. Trek from alpine villages to the pristine beaches lining the Mediterranean and soak up the rich history of the island in classic fishing villages and vibrant towns.
This walking tour of Elba Island starts in Marciana Marina, wherefrom the ferry you’ll be surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. Walking the Marciana & Madonna del Monte Sanctuary takes you to the highest point on the island, where your views of the surrounding villages are panoramic.
Climbing the Monte Capanne ridge gives you a complete view of the eastern coast before you stop in to visit the most important chapel on Elba. Then, a walk through the village of San Piero in Campo leads to ancient stone huts used by shepherds many years past. The beautiful fishing village is bordered by sea and forest, and it’s difficult to choose between the two for afternoon exploration.
Then, your walking tour of Elba Island leads you up to Monte Poro, where you can snap a photo of Monte Capanne and Monte Calamita in the distance. The final leg of the Elba Island Walking walking tour climbs the ridge of Monte Fonza, and after the day’s trek, the cool water of the bay of Marina di Campo awaits you.
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Highlights of the Elba Island Walking Tour
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Elba Island Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Marciana Marina
Your walking tour of Elba Island begins with a ferry ride across the emerald waters of the Mediterranean Sea to Marciana Marina. Relax at the seaside with a Tuscan dinner to prepare for tomorrow’s adventure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marciana Marina
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Marciana & Madonna del Monte
The first full day of your walking tour starts with a choice: you can either take an easy walk to Monte Capanne, the highest point of Elba Island, and a great spot for birds-eye views of the island. Or, you can hike up the Monte Capanne ridge to the most important chapel on Elba, the Madonna del Monte Santuario. After exploring the church, enjoy a relaxed, shaded walk home.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marciana Marina
Distance: 4 hours, 10 km, 425m elevation gain or 6 hours, 15 km, 800m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 San Piero in Campo loop
Day 2 begins with a morning transfer to the quaint village of San Piero in Campo. The sea beckons from your viewpoints, and you’ll pass shepherd’s stone huts thousands of years old. In the afternoon, a transfer from San Piero in Campo takes you to the sublime fishing village of Marina di Campo. Enjoy resting your feet on the sandy beach and inhaling the scent of the pine forest behind you.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marina di Campo
Distance: 4 hours, 9 km, 365m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Mt. Poro & Colle di Palombaia
The next leg of your Elba Island walking tour heads up to Monte Poro and Colle di Palombaia via a ridge path with startling views. Enjoy some shade in the woods, but be sure to pop out for photos of Monte Capanne and Monte Calamita in the distance.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marina di Campo
Distance: 3 hours, 11.5 km, 355m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Marina di Campo loop & Monte Fonza
The last adventure of the tour starts with a climb to the ridge of Monte Fonza. From here, you’re treated to spectacular views of the Gulf of Marina di Campo and the Bay of Lacona. After all that walking, make sure to cap off the day with a dip in the cool water of Marina di Campo.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Marina di Campo
Distance: 4 hours, 15.5 km, 410m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Departure from Elba Island
Enjoy one final breakfast looking over the sea before it’s time to head home. Until next time!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This is a private tour run for your group only. Prices below are per person.
Departure on April 10th – May 12th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,050 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $875 USD
- Sharing a double room: $650 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $550 USD
Departure on May 13th – 29th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,150 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $975 USD
- Sharing a double room: $725 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $595 USD
Departure on May 30th – June 16th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,250 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,075 USD
- Sharing a double room: $825 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $675 USD
Departure on June 17th – 28th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,325 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,150 USD
- Sharing a double room: $875 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $725 USD
Departure on June 29th – July 21st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,375 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,175 USD
- Sharing a double room: $925 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $775 USD
Departure on July 22nd – August 23rd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,695 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,495 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,050 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $875 USD
Departure on August 24th – August 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,625 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,425 USD
- Sharing a double room: $1,025 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $850 USD
Departure on September 1st – 13th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,325 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,150 USD
- Sharing a double room: $875 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $725 USD
Departure on September 14th – 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,195 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $1,025 USD
- Sharing a double room: $775 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $650 USD
Departure on October 1st – 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: $1,050 USD
- Single room (min 2 travelers): $875 USD
- Sharing a double room: $650 USD
- Sharing a triple room: $550 USD
Accommodation on the Elba Island Walking Tour
This tour is based in 3-star hotels. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and a great atmosphere. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Solo travellers must pay a supplement that varies based on the season and the size of the group (please check Dates and Prices for more info). However, it’s definitely possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Yacht Club in Marciana Marina ★★★
Hotel Yacht Club borders the beautiful seafront. Rooms are spacious and offer TVs, minibars, free WiFi, and in some cases, a balcony.
Hotel Punto Verde in Marina di Campo ★★★
This hotel is family-run and recently renovated. Rooms feature hand-painted wall murals, TVs, air conditioning, and minibars.
What’s included in the Elba Island Walking Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, as well as 1 three-course dinner (excluding drinks) on day 3 are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 5 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes three transfers:
- Ferry to Marciana Marina on day 1
- Marciana Marina to San Piero in Campo on day 3
- Marina di Campo to Portoferraio ferry on day 6
Also Included
- Route guides and notes
- Maps and detailed information packs
- 24/7 telephone guidance and support
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Trains, boats, or busses wherever required
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- Airport transfers
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