Portoferraio, the fisherman village chosen by Etruscans, Medici and Napoleon
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Once upon a time. . . there was an enchanted place of a timeless world, a magical land called Tuscany. Here the waves of the rolling hills, privileged custodians of mysteries of ancient peoples still present in daily gestures of its inhabitants, crashing gently into the sea of those Thirrenii where lustful Venus lost seven gems of her divine tiara... As scenery hatched by superior minds, blue sea and beautiful islands. Undisputed queen Fabricia, Elbe Island today, the one chosen by Jason and the Argonauts searching the Golden Fleece, for stop and resting. Porto Argo, Cosmopoli, Portoferraio: from a fisherman village to the capital of the Napoleon's ephemeral empire
Your experience
Stop 1
One of the 3 forts of the city founded by Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1548
Stop 2
One of the 3 forts of the city founded by Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1548
Stop 3
The church of the Carmine transformed by Napoleon into the Teatro dei Vigilanti (1814)
Stop 4
The main residence of Napoleon during his exile
What’s included
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
Not included
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
In front of the PANELBA - there is a parking for the cars
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please note: Entrance tickets to these attractions are not included in the tour price
- Please note: it is a walking tour
- Not recommended for people with walking problems
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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