11 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

Portoferraio is a town and comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous harbour of the island of Elba. Get outdoors at Spiaggia di Palombaia and Spiaggia di Cavoli. Visit Spiaggia del Relitto and Spiaggia di Capo Bianco for some beach relaxation. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia Di Sansone.

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Augusta, USA to Portoferraio is an approximately 120-hour travel. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Augusta to Portoferraio due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Augusta in September, expect Portoferraio to be a bit cooler, temps between 75°F and 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Isola Del Giglio.

On the 18th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at La Playa del Carma and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bagno Amaranto. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head off the coast to Giglio Island and then kick back and relax at Bagno Il Delfino.

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Traveling by combination of ferry, train, and bus from Portoferraio to Isola Del Giglio takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Portoferraio in September: highs in Isola Del Giglio hover around 81°F, while lows dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel back home.