GROSSETO SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day Between Granite Cliffs and Blue: Giglio and Giannutri by La Fenice
A full-day motonave excursion from Castiglione Della Pescaia or Talamone to the islands of Giglio and Giannutri with guided commentary, time ashore and opportunities to swim.
A Day Between Granite Cliffs and Blue: Giglio and Giannutri by La Fenice.
From the Maremma coast you cross the Tyrrhenian on the motonave La Fenice to two very different islands — Giglio’s living port and beaches and tiny Giannutri with its ancient names and secluded coves — all accompanied by guide commentary and planned stops for exploring or bathing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coastline, Argentario and the Maremma
The route skirts the Argentario and the shores of the Maremma National Park, offering long coastal vistas as you transit between islands and mainland.
Aegylon and Dianum — tiny islands, old names
Giannutri preserves classical place‑names (ancient Aegylon and Dianum) and a compact shoreline to explore during the scheduled stop.
Long stops ashore and time to swim
The itinerary includes extended pauses — roughly three hours at Giglio and about 1h40 at Giannutri — giving time for guided or independent visits and for balneazione (swimming).
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You board La Fenice in the morning and head offshore with guide commentary from Toscana Trekking; the day is paced around long on‑land stops at Giglio and Giannutri, lunch options aboard, and a coastal return that follows the Argentario and the Parco dell’Uccellina before you disembark in the evening.
THE LANDSCAPE
Coastline, Argentario and the Maremma
The route skirts the Argentario and the shores of the Maremma National Park, offering long coastal vistas as you transit between islands and mainland.
THE HISTORY
Aegylon and Dianum — tiny islands, old names
Giannutri preserves classical place‑names (ancient Aegylon and Dianum) and a compact shoreline to explore during the scheduled stop.
THE ROUTE
Long stops ashore and time to swim
The itinerary includes extended pauses — roughly three hours at Giglio and about 1h40 at Giannutri — giving time for guided or independent visits and for balneazione (swimming).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most from this outing — and who should take precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Departures run from Castiglione Della Pescaia (approx. 08:30 outbound, return about 19:30) and from Talamone (approx. 09:50 outbound, return about 18:30); times are indicative and subject to port traffic, currents, wind and weather.
Bring cash for the Giglio landing tax (€3 per person over 4 years) and for the Giannutri nature‑reserve access ticket (€2.50 for over 12s), both payable on board; lunch is available on the boat starting from €12.
The motonave La Fenice operates the route with commentary by Toscana Trekking guides; the captain may choose a coastal line or a direct run depending on conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
On which days does the cruise run?
The service runs every day except Thursday; maritime transport one‑way tickets are also available.
What are the departure points and times?
Departures are from Castiglione Della Pescaia (around 08:30 outbound, returning around 19:30) and from Talamone (around 09:50 outbound, returning around 18:30).
How long are the stops at Giglio and Giannutri?
Typical stops are about 3 hours at Giglio and about 1 hour 40 minutes at Giannutri.
Are there extra fees to plan for?
Yes: a cash landing tax on Giglio (€3 per person over 4 years) and a Giannutri nature‑reserve access ticket (€2.50 for over 12s) are payable on board.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is available aboard starting from €12, payable on board.
What happens if the sea is rough?
In adverse sea conditions the voyage, landing at Giannutri or the planned route may be modified or suspended at the captain’s discretion.