Walking Holiday on the Italian Island of Elba

Walking Holiday on the Italian Island of Elba - 8 days from £672

The island of Elba is perfect walking country and we are delighted to offer a seven-night holiday staying at the Hotel Gabbiano Azzurro on a bed and breakfast basis and including three guided walks.

Highlights
- An undiscovered island
- Relax or explore
- Dine as you wish
- Three guided walks

Meal arrangements
- 7 nights bed and breakfast

Also included
- The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Guide
- Hotel porterage

Maximum Group Size
All departures on this tour are limited to a maximum group size of 30.

Your Accommodation
Hotel Gabbiano Azzurro I (3-star), 7 nights bed and breakfast.


This attractive family-run modern hotel is situated just ten minutes’ walk from the waterfront of the colourful fishing village of Marciana Marina, with its pretty harbour, shops, cafes, restaurants and pebble beach. The hotel has a breakfast room, bar, lounge, secluded garden, swimming pool and sun terraces. The air-conditioned guest rooms are on two floors and have a telephone, TV and fridge. The hotel does not have a lift.

Your Itinerary
This holiday includes three guided walks:

North & South
Starting outside Poggio, we take a gentle walk to the National Park of Monte Perone. We cross to the south of the island and follow a tiny road down to the mediaeval town of Saint Ilario. Our path then curls past vineyards and ends with a wonderful view of Marciana Marina.

Easy / moderate walking – 4 hours. Distance – 7½ miles.

Legend, Mystery & Intrigue
Starting in the mediaeval mountain hamlet of Poggio, we walk along a chestnut-flanked road towards the Napoleonic Spa before taking the woodland path up to San Cerbone Chapel. Passing the Pisan fortress, we climb to the intriguing 11th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte. Descending, we call at the ancient village of Marciana Alta.

Easy /moderate walking – 3½ hours. Distance – 7½ miles.

Mare e Macchia
Public transport takes us to the panoramic heights of Zanca, from where we walk down through semi-tropical vegetation to Sant’Andrea. Here we explore the waterfront before continuing to the tiny village of Maciarello. Our steep path then sweeps down through vineyards onto the cove of La Cala. After a brief climb through orchards and vineyards, our wonderful walk culminates with breathtaking views of Corsica.

Easy / moderate walking – 3½ hours. Distance – 6½ miles

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: EEITWE
02/06/2010 £752
15/09/2010 £672

Deposit £100 per person
Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Visit the Page & Moy Website or telephone 0845 358 2639 to find out more

Walking on the Island of Elba - 8 days from £599

Walking on the Island of Elba with Travelsphere - 8 days from £599

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.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 now to reserve your space

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.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 now to reserve your space

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

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