Tuscan Riviera by Bike + Boat

from/to Porto St.Stefano

Itinerary

Route

Cycling tours through mountainous terrain with challenging climbs of over 600 meters in altitude. All tours, including the altitude differences, can be easily mastered with electronic assistance. Requires very good cycling skills, even on descents with some steep hairpin bends and unpaved paths.

The roads are mostly paved and have little traffic outside of holiday periods. On the islands of Elba and Giglio, some sections are on unpaved gravel and dirt roads. Traffic is to be expected in and around coastal towns. The section of road before the island’s capital, Portoferraio, is somewhat busier.

Individual arrival in Porto Santo Stefano, a charming port town on the Monte Argentario peninsula. Check-in on the ship is at 6 p.m., luggage can be brought on board from 2 p.m. Explore the old town in the Borgo style or visit the Fortezza Spagnola. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Your first bike ride takes you to Orbetello, where, with a little luck, you may see flamingos in the lagoon. The route continues to the ruins of the Roman town of Cosa and through the Duna Feniglia nature reserve with its beautiful pine forest. Back in Porto St. Stefano, you take the boat to Talamone. Overnight stay at anchor.

Today you will sail to Elba, Italy’s third largest island. If the wind is favorable, you will set sail together and receive an introduction to sailing. After lunch on board, there will be time for swimming before you reach the sheltered bay of Porto Azzurro. In the evening, you can explore this charming town.

Today you will explore Elba by bike. Your destination is charming Capoliveri, where you can soak up the Italian charm and enjoy a delicious ice cream or coffee. A beautiful panoramic road takes you back to Porto Azzurro. In the evening, a wine tasting awaits you.

Today, a slightly longer bike ride from Porto Azzurro to the north of Elba Island awaits you. After a coffee break in Rio nell’Elba, you will reach one of the most impressive viewpoints of the trip. At Voltereio, you can look out over the bay of Portoferreo, the island’s capital. After lunch, it is only a few kilometers to the beautiful bay of Enfola.

Today is the queen stage! You will cycle across Elba, visit Marciana, and climb to the highest point of the tour at Monte Perone. Then it’s downhill to San Piero in Campo, where lunch with a view of the ship awaits you. Afterwards, there will be a swim break from the boat. After dinner, you will sail on to the island of Giglio, a natural paradise with mountains, forests, and turquoise blue sea!

Today, you will disembark at Campese and cycle up to Giglio Castello, a medieval mountain village with magnificent views. You will then whizz downhill to Giglio Porto. On the return trip to Porto San Stefano, you can enjoy the sea air and island views once again. The evening on board will be relaxed and atmospheric – a wonderful end to your sailing and cycling trip.

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

Due to varying wind and weather conditions and organizational requirements, we reserve the right to change the route. Depending on the wind, this trip may occasionally be carried out in a different order.

As our sailing ship is too large for small fishing ports, you will spend the night at anchor in many places. This also means that your cycling day will often begin with a crossing in a dinghy. Sure-footedness and a certain degree of mobility are required for embarking and disembarking. The tour guide and crew will be happy to assist you when boarding the ship.

Services

  • 8-day cruise on a tall ship with crew

  • 7 nights in double cabins (shower/WC)

  • 7x half board

  • Guided or individual bike tours according to the program

  • General maps for the individual cycling stages on board

  • Towels and bed linen (1x change of towels)

  • German and English speaking tour guide

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S2   01.09. - 08.09.26
S2   08.09. - 15.09.26
S2   15.09. - 22.09.26
S2   22.09. - 29.09.26
S2   29.09. - 06.10.26
S2   06.10. - 13.10.26
S1   13.10. - 20.10.26

Extras

Discount
child until 16,99 years in double cabin -200
       This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years!
 
Bicycle & Equipment
Gravel bike 200
E-bike 252
Rental bike insurance 28
rental helmet (reservation needed!) free
   
Bicycle & Equipment
Special diet (lactose or gluten free) to be reserved, payable on spot 200

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Ship

Welcome aboard the Tallship ATLANTIS!

With a length of 57 m and a width of 7.5 m, 14 sails and a sail area of over 750 m², the Atlantis is a real eye-catcher in any harbor. The Atlantis owes her unique charm to the loving care of the inventory and an equally helpful and extremely experienced crew, who are always happy to help guests when it is time to hoist the sails.

The salon of the Atlantis is extremely spacious. At the bar you can get cool or warm drinks at any time. On the spacious upper deck (with seating and cocktail bar), you will find enough room both in the shade and in the sun to spread out with pleasure and let the landscape pass by. The highlight and centerpiece of the Atlantis, however, is certainly the outdoor bar, where the hard-working crew is happy to mix imaginative drinks and cocktails for their cyclists - in keeping with the ambience. The deck is also ideal for taking meals. After all, there’s nothing better than a lovingly prepared dinner outdoors at sunset on a tall ship.


Cabins

The 16 cabins of the Atlantis offer space for up to 32 guests. All cabins are equipped with two seperate ground-level beds as well as private shower and toilet. The cabin’s interior is convenient and elegant.

It provides enough space for storing your luggage and gives the cabin a maritime atmosphere. Central heating and air conditioning is available in every room.


Technical data

Length: 57 m
Width: 7,5 m
Sails: 750 m²
Crew: 8
Cabins: 16
Guests: 32 (max.)


Languages on board

German, English

Bicycle

Guided group pace: The guided group pace is based on the e-bike riders. If you are riding a gravel bike on an e-bike tour, you should not be surprised by the faster basic pace. Cyclists without e-bikes should therefore be fit enough to keep up with the group. Thank you for your understanding.

Own bikes: Please note that due to safety risks and lack of space on board, it is NOT possible to bring your own e-bikes on this trip. Bringing your own trekking bikes is not recommended due to the group pace.


Rental bikes incl. Panniers

We provide the following bikes on board:

  • Gravelbikes
  • E-bikes

Please note that we can only provide rental bikes for people over 1.50 m tall. If you do not want to do without your own saddle or clipless pedals, you are welcome to bring them with you and have them mounted on your rental bike by your tour guide on site.


E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

Our e-bikes are high-quality pedelecs, which are characterized by a relatively low weight and good equipment. With an e-bike, even steep inclines can be climbed almost effortlessly. So now cyclists with different fitness levels can go on tours together! 


Additional insurance (bookable/payable on site)

Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike (not covered: intentional damage). See price list for details

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Rome Fiumincino (FCO), Pisa (PSA)

From Rome FCO either by Flixbus or train to Orbetello, then local bus to Porto St. Stefano (total travel time about 2h).

From Pisa PSA by shuttle train to Pisa Centrale, then by train to Orbetello (Monte Argentario), then local bus to Porto St. Stafano (travel time approx. 2,5 hours)

Train connections and prices can be found at trenitalia.
Other travel information and bus schedules of the local bus can be found here
For other options we recommend rome2rio
Private transfers bookable at suntransfers


Arrival by car

From Germany: Munich or Stuttgart - Innsbruck - Verona - Bologna - Florence - Porto Santo Stefano (from Munich 823 km / from Stuttgart 980 km).

From Austria: via Innsbruck - Verona - Bologna - Florence - Porto Santo Stefano (668 km)

From Switzerland: via San Bernardino or Gotthard Pass to Milan (approx. 154 km), Milan - Venice (approx. 480 km)


Participants

Minimum: 16
Maximum: 34


Additional information

Helmet obligation
Helmets are compulsory on the bike tours. Please bring your own well-fitting helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on the ship (advance reservation required).

Children
Basically, we believe that only children with good stamina and a minimum age of 10 years can manage the bike tours under their own power. Please note that rental e-bikes can only be provided for children over 1.50 m tall.

Special features of the harbors and anchorages
Since our sailing ships are too big for small fishing ports, in many places you will spend the night at anchor. This also means that your cycling day often starts with a crossing in a dinghy. Stepping on and off a tallship requires surefootedness and a certain degree of agility. Trip leaders and crew will be happy to assist you in boarding the vessel if necessary. In general, wind and swell (swell on the surface of the water) have a major impact on the timing of our sailing trips.

Own bicycles
Please note that due to safety risks and lack of space on board, it is NOT possible to bring your own e-bikes on this trip. We do not recommend bringing your own trekking bikes due to the pace of the group.

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