Walking Holiday - Island of Elba

Walking on the Island of Elba with Travelsphere. 8 days from GBP599. The beautiful island of Elba has lofty mountains, a rugged coastline and pretty villages. Take in the fantastic scenery all around as you walk along coastal paths and over mountains, through woodlands, vineyards and orchards.

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What's Included
* Return scheduled flights to Pisa
* Transfers between airport and hotel
* Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation
* Services of a Get Up & Go Tour Manager
* Three walks with a local guide as detailed
* All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Accommodation
You will stay in the Hotel Gabbiano Azzurro I, just ten minutes’ walk from the colourful harbour town of Marciana Marina. Hotel amenities include a breakfast room, bar, lounge, secluded garden, swimming pool and sun terraces. All bedrooms have private facilities, telephone, TV, fridge and air-conditioning.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – UK/ITALY
Depart on your scheduled flight to pisa. On arrival transfer by coach then ferry from Piombino to the island of Elba, and your hotel in Marciana Marina, for a seven night stay.

DAY 2 – MONTE PERONE
Today we walk to the National Park of Monte Perone, populated by a great variety of birds, cross to the south of the island and descend via the medieval town of Saint Ilario. Our path winds past vineyards and ends with a wonderful view of Marciana Marina (approx. 4 hours’ walk).
DAY 3 – MARCIANA MARINA
Today you are free to relax, or perhaps visit portoferraio, the island’s capital, main port and one of the oldest towns. After exploring, you can walk through the Medici Fortress to Napoleon’s Winter palace.

DAY 4 – POGGIO
Today’s included walk takes us from medieval Poggio past the Napoleonic Spa and Pisan fortress, up to the intriguing San Cerborne Chapel descending via Marciana Alta (approx. 3½ hours’ walk).

DAY 5 – MARCIANA MARINA
Free to enjoy a boat trip around Elba, or venture further to one of the other Tuscan islands. Why not take a cable car ride up to Monte Capanne for the spectacular views of the Italian coastline?

DAY 6 – ZANCA
Our walk today takes us from Zanca to the villages of Sant’Andrea and Maciarello and the pebbly cove of La Cala. You will then climb through orchards and vineyards for breathtaking views of Corsica (approx. 3½ hours’ walk).
DAY 7 – MARCIANA MARINA
Today is at leisure for you to discover more of this beautiful island. Why not shop for souvenirs at the colourful and bustling village market or visit the south of the island, where you will discover Roman granite quarries, sleepy fishing villages and unspoilt sandy beaches.

DAY 8 – ITALY/UK
Transfer to the airport via ferry from Portoferraio then by coach to Pisa for your return flight to the UK.

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Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GEIWE
06/05/2009 £599
14/10/2009 £599

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities.

Surcharges
The Pound has recently fallen significantly in value against other European currencies and, in common with many other businesses, our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these additional costs.
Supplements
* Single room supplement £95
* Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of British Airways Departing London Gatwick 1155 hrs Return arr. 1315 hrs All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Fly From Your Local Airport
You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person).
Luton £NIL
Bristol £29

Transfers Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 3 hours.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 now to reserve your space