This Journey through Hidden Tuscany by train & ferry will give you an idea of the wonderful experiences that Roads Less Traveled Italy can offer
All Trips are Completely Customized and Self-Guided
Hidden Tuscany: Etruscan Coast, Via Francigena & Island Escapes
by Train & Ferry – 14 Days
- Arrive by train in Pontremoli, wander cobbled streets under stone arches that frame centuries-old shops and cafés.
- Don’t miss the Pontremoli Archaeological Museum where carved slabs depicting stylized human forms offer a window into prehistoric beliefs and social roles.
- Hike a scenic section of the Via Francigena from Pontremoli, pausing for regional chestnut cakes and artisan olive oil tastings.
- Admire towering marble sculptures in open-air galleries by the sea, then peek inside artisan workshops shaping Carrara stone, and maybe even take a sculpture class.
- Stroll Lungomare Marconi to admire Art Deco villas and mosaic facades, then lounge on Viareggio’s golden sands.
- Rent a bike and follow the numerous cycle paths to explore the town.
- If you happen to be traveling in February, you must see Viareggio’s famed Carnevale. But, if not, make sure to check out the museum dedicated to it.
- Head to the Etruscan Coast, where you can taste bold Super-Tuscans at cypress-lined estates, pairing each Cabernet-Merlot blend with local salami and aged pecorino.
- Bask on wide, golden beaches backed by maritime pines and unwind at lively seaside cafés.
- Explore the Archaeological Park that gives the Etruscan Coast its name, then catch the ferry from Piombino for sunset views of Elba.
- Bike or e-bike the Elba’s backroads, tracing Napoleon’s footsteps up Monte Capanne for panoramic island views.
- End your trip by spending a couple of days on Elba sampling Aleatico and Rosso dell’Elba wines at family-run cantinas and snorkeling in hidden bays.
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