Napoleon’s Elba Residences and Tastings

Napoleon’s Elba Residences and Tastings

Experience Portoferraio's historical treasures on a guided tour, from the Medicean Darsena's yachts, through the Sea Gate, to Napoleon's House and including a charming wine tasting.

Follow your guide for a stroll along the Medicean Darsena with its yachts and typical shops before entering the town center through the Sea Gate of the Medicean Fortresses. Built by the Archiduke of Florence in 1548, the Cosimo de Medici fortress was built to defend and fortify the town of Portoferraio.

Along the route, admire the 15th century Palazzo Comunale, where Napoleon resided for a few days during his first exile in 1814. Then leave the main square of Portoferraio and walk towards the House of Napoleon “Villa I Mulini ”, so called because of windmills that once stood on the site of the villa. A variety of rooms are open to the public including the study, reception hall, the apartment of Napoleon’s sister Pauline, Napoleon’s bedroom and the library. Also see the outside gardens where the emperor used to spend much of his time while in exile.

From the House of Napoleon, continue along the narrow cobblestone path that leads to the upper part of town. This is a magical location for a wine tasting and some local specialties. Cheers and Saluti!

Notes: This tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves sustained walking on uneven surfaces, cobblestones, steps, and some uphill paths. Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. The tour includes an exterior visit of Villa dei Mulini. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves walking on uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, steps, and some inclined paths. Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. A minimum number of participants is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. Please book on the Seadream.com website, or onboard, early to avoid disappointment. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on board.

Port: Portoferraio, Elba

Duration: 3 hours

Current Price: 159 USD

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