Guided Tuscan Coast & Islands

Day 1:  Argentario 
Day 2:  Argentario - Feniglia - Argentario, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 3:  Loop ride Argentario, 23 mi. (38 km) 
Day 4:  Porto Santo Stefano – Isola del Giglio, 10 mi. (16 km) 
Day 5: Giglio Porto – Giglio Castello,19 mi. (30 km) 
Day 6: Isola del Giglio –Isola del  Giannutri, excursion by boat
Day 7:  Isola del Giglio – Campese, 16 mi. (25 km) 
Day 8:  Isola del Giglio – Porto Santo Stefano  

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. 

Day 1:  Argentario 
Check-in, settle in and enjoy your afternoon. At 6 pm, you will enjoy a welcome aperitif and presentation of the tour. Once an island, this rugged promontory became linked to the mainland by three slender, 6 km-long accumulations of sand, one of which now forms the isthmus of Orbetello. 

Preferred accommodation: Agriturismo Monte Argentario

Day 2:  Argentario-Feniglia--Argentario, 16 mi. (26 km)
Let the biking begin.  First on the agenda is an excursion to the Ansedonia promontory. You then enter the splendid pine forest of Feniglia and coast the lagoon of Orbetello, last among the Tuscan coastal lakes. From the sighting points, with some luck, you can spot the Black-winged stilt, the Gray Heron, or the Cormorant. You continue then to the archaeological remains of the city of Cosa, with its cyclopean walls and the ruins of the Roman temple that once dominated the Tyrrhenian sea from atop of the promontory. Among fawns and maritime pines, you pause at the monument to the painter Caravaggio who was found agonizing on this beach in 1609. Finally, you visit Orbetello that boasts some incredible gelato before returning to the Agriturismo.

Preferred accommodation: Agriturismo Monte Argentario

Day 3:  Loop ride Argentario, 19 - 28 mi. (30 - 45 km) 
The second stage of your bike trip leads to the Convent of the Passionist Fathers for a panoramic excursion on Monte Argentario. The road climbs pleasantly between the vegetation and the peace of nature that surrounds.  Admiring the view of the Italian coast from above, bathed in the immensity of the Mediterranean Sea, is an unforgettable sight.  A visit to Porto Ercole and the beautiful Spanish Fortress, still an active lighthouse, is on the agenda. You return again to the agriturismo for your overnight.

Preferred accommodation: Agriturismo Monte Argentario

Day 4:  Porto Santo Stefano – Isola del Giglio, 10 mi. (16 km) 
After loading the bikes on the ferry, you set sail for a place of enchantment, the island of Giglio, characterized by coves and small bays, the scent of balsam, surrounded by peace and quiet, with the sea all around. Four splendid days await to discover one of the pearls of the Mediterranean. Afternoon combined between bike and small walk to reach one of the  most beautiful beaches on the island for a refreshing swim before reaching our hotel.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Castello Monticello

Day 5:  Isola del Giglio – Giglio Castello, 19 mi. (30 km) 
By bike you reach Giglio Castello where you can taste the typical white wine Vino Ansonaco. You will enjoy strolling through the narrow streets of the medieval village, discovering its hidden corners and gazing at the sea from within the castle walls. Cycling further south towards the lighthouse and descending to the coves of Punta Capel Rosso for a swim in the deep blue waters will be anenchanting experience. On the way back you can admire the sunset with the island of Montecristo rising in the backdrop

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Castello Monticello

Day 6: Isola del Giglio – Isola di Giannutri, excursion by boat
Today you leave the bikes behind. From Giglio Island you will leave by boat for an excursion to Giannutri Island, pearl of the Tuscan Archipelago and guardian of one of the most prestigious maritime villas of the Roman age, Villa Domizi (II century). Once you arrive, you will be able to discover the island at your own pace, among beaches and Roman remains. Return to the Isola del Giglio in the late afternoon

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Castello Monticello  

Day 7:  Isola del Giglio – Campese, 16 mi. (25 km)  
Cycling through vineyards and pine forests, you reach the eastern part of the island. Rock formations emerge from the sea giving rise to bizarre figures. The pink color of the rock speaks of ancient times. The clear sandy beach and the gentle cliffs that descend into the sea provide afternoon of relaxation and swimming. In the late afternoon,  return to the hotel.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Castello Monticello  

Day 8:  Isola del Giglio – Porto Santo Stefano 
1:30 pm ferry to Porto Santo Stefano.

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Your accommodations include an agriturismo in Argentario and boutique style hotels.

Bicycles

Trekking Bike

Stevens Trekking Bike

• Aluminum frame (men or women's frame)
• Front suspension fork
• Shimano 3 x 9 speed drivetrain
• Shimano brakes
• Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
• Selle Royal saddle
• Rear rack
• Weight 15.5 kg

Accessories

• Lock
• Pannier bag
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Spare inner tube
• Helmets on request

Electric Bike

Stevens Electric Trekking Bike

• Alloy frame
• Front suspension fork
• Shimano 9 speed
• Rear RM 5.0 Ansmann motor
• Ioni di lithium 418 Wh battery
• Mechanical disc brakes
• 28-inch wheels

Accessories

• Lock
• Pannier bag
• Repair kit
• Pump
• Spare inner tube
• Helmets on request