Excursion Panoramic of monte argentario & porto ercole walking tour tour at Porto Santo Stefano

Monte Argetario is situated in the south of Tuscany, and is the promontory considered the natural gateway to the Tuscan archipelago, with some close-by islands such as Giglio and Giannutri island, both part of the Tuscan Nature reserve.

Scenic Drive along the Argentario Coast, Porto Ercole Walking Tour

Board your coach for the 30-minute panoramic drive to Porto Ercole, a lovely seaside resort located on the south-east of the Argentario promontory.

Here, you will stop for a walking tour in the old village and fishermen's port. The first inhabitants of Porto Ercole were fishermen and still today, walking along the small port, one encounters old sea wolves intent on repairing fishing nets. You will take a walk in the heart of the village among alleys, squares overlooking the sea and stairways. You will walk along the promenade, where bars and restaurants with terraces overlooking the sea alternate with shops created from what once were fishermen's warehouses. You can still observe the construction sites dedicated to the repair work on the boats, and the landing of fish from the returning fishing boats.

Panoramic Drive, Convent of the Passionist Fathers

In addition to the natural charm of this region, you will have the opportunity to admire the imposing Spanish fortresses that were built in the 16th century: the Spanish fortress in Porto Santo Stefano and Forte Filippo in Porto Ercole. On the way back to the port, you will take a short detour to the convent of the Passionist Fathers, at the summit of Monte Argentario. At an altitude of 273 meters you will enjoy the splendid panorama that can be admired from the square onto the Orbetello lagoon and town. The convent is surrounded by generous vegetation and was built in the late 17^th c. The Passionist Fathers live in community and lead a life of study, prayer and missionary activity. Many visitors stop by the Convent's shop to buy liquours or honey produced locally.

Drive back to Porto Santo Stefano.

Points of interests

points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Scenic Drive, The coastline and islands of southern Tuscany, The Spanish fortresses of Argentario, Porto Ercole village, The Convent of the Passionists friars

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity including walking for approximately 1.8 miles (about 2.9 km), few steps to negotiate to get on and off the bus and several during the walking tour over sometimes cobblestoned, unpaved and steep roads. Therefore the tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes as well as sun protection and Euro currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is recommended if visiting the church at the Monastery of Friars.