Excursion Porto azzurro & napoleon's villa tour at Portoferraio

Experience the scenic beauty of Elba and the winter home of Napoleon during this half-day sightseeing excursion to Porto Azzurro and the Villa dei Mulini.

Porto Azzurro

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 30-minute drive to Porto Azzurro, one of the most picturesque and relaxing seaside resorts on Elba. Situated along a deep inlet on the eastern side of the island, Porto Azzurro is dominated by the early-17th-century, star-shaped Fort of San Giacomo, or 'Forte Longone', and overlooks a lovely bay. Following some free time to explore Porto Azzurro at your leisure, re-board your coach for the return drive to Portoferraio.

Portoferraio

The main town of the island, Portoferraio is home to an old port and modern seafront with lovely hotels. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the town en route to the Villa Dei Mulini, former winter residence of French emperor Napoleon Banaparte. Although Napoleon's exile on Elba was brief, he left behind a considerable cultural and historical patrimony.

Villa dei Mulini

During your visit to the Villa dei Mulini, see paintings and remembrances of this epoch. The garden is home to a copy of Canova's Galatea and a statue of Minerva, and offers a spectacular view of the Tuscan coast. Your tour concludes with a brief transfer back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Elba, Porto Azzurro, Fort of San Giacomo, Portoferraio, Villa dei Mulini, Garden, Canova's Galatea, Minerva Statue

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.9 miles (about three kilometres), with very steep roads to reach the Villa dei Mulini, 100 steps down to the port and ten steps to be negotiated at the villa. Waiting time under the sun must be expected to enter Villa dei Mulini. Skip-the-line tickets are not available. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship. A minimum number of guests per guide is required to operate this programme. Tour itinerary order may be reversed.