AMALFI COAST RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Tarot Giants and Seaside Villages: A Day in Tuscany’s Maremma
A private, 9-hour excursion from Civitavecchia that pairs the surreal sculptures of the Tarot Gardens with medieval Capalbio and the coastal coves of Monte Argentario—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Tarot Giants and Seaside Villages: A Day in Tuscany’s Maremma.
Set off from the cruise dock at Civitavecchia for a nine-hour private tour across the Tuscan Maremma: a drive along the Argentario coastline, a stroll through the medieval lanes of Capalbio, a pause in the harbor cove of Porto Ercole, and a final, dreamlike visit to Niki de Saint Phalle’s Tarot Gardens amid rolling countryside.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Tarot Gardens — Niki de Saint Phalle’s colossal visions
A sculptural park set into the Maremman landscape where colorful, oversized figures and architectural sculptures bring the artist’s Tarot archetypes to life—an immersive finale to the day immersed in Tuscan countryside.
Capalbio’s medieval streets
Capalbio offers narrow lanes and a compact, medieval plan that rewards a walking exploration—an intimate counterpoint to the coast and gardens on this private itinerary.
Porto Ercole and the Argentario coastline
A picture-postcard harbor with clear blue water and rocky beaches where you can pause for a cappuccino and homemade pastry while taking in the coves and coastal panoramas of Monte Argentario.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The tour moves at a deliberate, private-vehicle pace: a driver meets you at your ship in Civitavecchia, then you travel up the Argentario coast to Porto Ercole, wander Capalbio’s medieval core, sample local bites, and spend unhurried time in the Tarot Gardens before a scenic return to the port—nine hours of coastal drives, village walks, and art in the Maremman countryside.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private day trip suits—and a couple of practical limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 9-hour private tour with dock pickup and drop-off in Civitavecchia; travel is by luxury vehicle with an English-speaking driver and bottled water provided on board.
Comfortable shoes for walking, and appropriate attire if you plan to enter religious sites. Note that pets are not allowed and baby seats can be provided upon request.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 9 hours.
Where does the tour start and end?
Pickup and drop-off are at the dock beside your ship in Civitavecchia.
What language does the guide speak?
The tour driver is English-speaking.
What is included in the tour price?
Includes cruising dock pick-up/drop-off, A/C and bottled water on board, luxury vehicle and private tour driver, and vehicle expenses such as fuel, tolls and city pass.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed; contact the operator before booking if you have pets.
Are child seats available?
Baby seats are available upon request.