Cruises Argentario Isola del Giglio and Giannutri
MINI CRUISES IN THE TUSCAN ARCHIPELAGO
The Maregiglio company is the leading company for sea transport to and from the southern islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Since 1969 the company has been involved in the transport of people and vehicles to the island of Giglio and the island of Giannutri, with passion and professionalism.
Today Maregiglio also offers the possibility of small day trips to discover the wonders of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago – Giglio and Giannutri – and the promontory of Monte Argentario.
Thanks to these excursions it will be possible to get closer to the naturalistic heritage of this special stretch of the Tuscan coast, and also to its historical and cultural heritage: the trips in fact include, upon reservation, also guided tours of the villages or archaeological treasures of the area, trekking routes and tastings. In fact, it will also be possible to get closer to the food and wine heritage of the area thanks to guided tastings and visits to wineries in the area.
During the excursions it will be possible to taste a fish-based lunch on board, or stop for a swim in the clear waters of one of the coves of the Argentario or its islands.
The boat used by MareGiglio for our excursions is the “Revenge” motor ship.
The “Revenge” is the most elegant of the boats in the Maregiglio fleet. The motor ship is made up of elegant lounges and a large open space; the boat is also suitable for organizing events and special days.
In the excursions to the islands and also the one along the Argentario coasts, you will have the opportunity to stop along the various small bays and coves otherwise not reachable, to swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters.
Interesting activities are offered on the islands of Giglio and Giannutri ranging from guided tours (always with qualified and expert local guides) to tastings of local products with visits to the farm.
The activities proposed on the island of Giannutri are usually the guided tour with an expert local guide to the archaeological area of Villa Domizia, and the excursion to the “Grottoni”.
The island of Giannutri in fact, thanks to its position in the south of Tuscany and its paradisiacal nature, in Roman times was an important residential center with its seaport, a place chosen to rest and laze. Here it is possible to visit with the guide of expert archaeologists the remains of the famous Villa Domizia, a Roman villa built here between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.
On the island of Giglio the highlights are the guided tour of Giglio Castello and the visit of a local winery, with tasting of the Ansonica wine. The island in fact has an ancient wine tradition and has the typical terraced vineyards, typical of steep and steep lands.
PROGRAM
"giglio & giannutri"
- 9:45 am Departure from Porto Santo Stefano in the direction of the Giglio and Giannutri Islands aboard the Revenge
- 10.45 am Arrival on the island of Giannutri with a 2-hour stop and with the possibility of guided visits to the Roman Villa and the Capel Rosso Lighthouse
- 12.45pm "Sailor's Lunch" aboard the Revenge
- AT 14:30 Arrival at the Giglio Island with a stop of 2 hours and 15 minutes and with the possibility of a guided tour of the village of Giglio Porto
- 4:45 pm Departure from Giglio Island
- AT 18:00 Arrival in Porto Santo Stefano
PROGRAM
"Giannutri hidden treasures"
- 9:45 am Departure from Porto Santo Stefano in the direction of the island of Giannutri, accompanied by a park guide
- HOURS 11:00 Arrival on the island of Giannutri, at Cala dello Spalmatoio, from here the excursion starts that will lead to the discovery of the "Grottoni" (characteristic caves dug into the cliff where some avian species typical of the 'island)
- 13:00 Stop for packed lunch 14:00 Departure for the guided tour of "Villa Domizia"
- 4:00 pm Departure from the island of Giannutri
- 5:00 pm Arrival in Porto Santo Stefano
PROGRAM
"giannutri and villa romana"
- 9:45 am meeting with the park guide
- 10.15 am Boarding on the "MareGiglio" ferry
- 10:30 am Departure to Giannutri
- 11:30 am Arrival in Giannutri and start of the guided tour of Villa Domizia. The Roman villa is placed under the protection of the Superintendency and is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park (the visit is only possible accompanied by a guide). The visit lasts about 50 minutes, after which there will be a long stop for a regenerating bath in the crystalline waters of the island of Giannutri.
- AT 16:30 Departure from the island of Giannutri
- 5:30 pm Arrival in Porto Santo Stefano
Giglio DiVino
PROGRAM
"giglio divino"
- 09:30 am Boarding the MareGiglio ferry
- 09:45 am Departure for a fun and informative Sunday to discover the island of Giglio
- 10.45 am Arrival on Giglio Island and departure of the guided tour to Giglio Castello, where you can visit the Church of San Mamiliano and the Castle
- 13:00 Visit to an estate (Azienda Agricola "l'Altura" or Azienda "La Fontuccia") where the famous Giglio wine "Ansonaco" is produced and lunch with wine tasting and typical dishes
- AT 15:30 After lunch, transfer to Giglio Porto for a fun walk along the seafront
- 5:15 pm Departure for Porto Santo Stefano
PROGRAM
"giro giglio"
Tuesday – 2.00 pm
10:00 am Pick-up point Piazzale Candi- Ferry Terminal, Porto Santo Stefano
10:30 am Departure of the Maregiglio ferry
11:30 am Arrival at Giglio Porto, free stop.
h 14:00 meeting with Max Shark
2.30 pm beginning of the tour of the island (4 hours which includes stops for swimming)
h 18:30 Arrival in Giglio Porto and free time on the island
h 19:00 Departure from Isola del Giglio
Saturday and Sunday at 2.00 pm
11:00 am Pick-up point Piazzale Candi- Ferry Terminal, Porto Santo Stefano
11:30 am Departure of the Maregiglio ferry
h 12:30 Arrival at Giglio Porto
h 14:30. start of the tour of the island (4 hours which includes stops for swimming, snorkeling equipment)
6.30 pm Arrival at Giglio Porto and free time on the island
h 19:00 Departure from Isola del Giglio towards Porto Santo Stefano
BOOK PARKING FOR THE MINI CRUISE
During the summer season it can be difficult to find parking in Porto Santo Stefano, which is why we have thought of a booking service, so that you can leave without stress!
This is a guarded car park which is located just 400 meters (a few minutes on foot) from the cruise embarkation point.
The car park is open from June to September every day from 7.00 to 20.30 (or in any case until the arrival time of the last ferry from the Giglio Island).
EXCURSIONS AND GUIDED TOURS GIGLIO AND GIANNUTRI
Add to the mini cruise a guided tour of the islands of Giglio and Giannutri. Thanks to qualified tourist and environmental guides you will be able to discover the hidden corners of the islands and the historic center of Giglio Castello.
A guided tour to discover the island of Giglio with the villages of Giglio Porto and Giglio Castello. Naturalistic excursion on the island of Giannutri (does not include the visit to the Roman Villa).
Special guided tour to discover the two delightful villages of Giglio Castello and Giglio Porto.
The excursion does not include transfers between Giglio Porto and Giglio Castello.
Interesting excursion with a naturalistic theme to discover the nature of the island of Giannutri and some of its most secret corners (some of which can only be reached with a guide), does not include the Roman Villa.
