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OVERVIEW

The Way to Rome, the Via Francigena, is the celebrated pilgrimage to the ‘eternal city’. The Via Francigena has been walked by sovereigns, emperors, commoners and clergy alike. It was the Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury in 994AD that created a detailed manuscript recording the towns and all of the holy sites that he visited on his way to Rome.

You will walk the Etrurian section – the last 100km from Montefiascone into Rome. Visit the medieval Papal town of Montefiascone overlooking the Bolsena Caldera Lake, also known for its white wine. Walk on ancient Roman roads via Viterbo, and continue on through beautiful shaded forests, parishes and towns until you reach your magical destination of Rome – the Eternal City.

Note: the astute amongst you may add up the daily walking to over 100km (in fact to nearer 130km)…. this is indeed the case, however, this walk is popularly known as the ‘last 100km to Rome’, we are not deliberately misleading you! There are options to shorten if you wish.

Highlights

  • Walk on the Via Francigena and visit the Cistercian Abbey of St Martins in Cimino
  • Visit the ancient stone theatre carved into the rock at Forcassi
  • Explore fascinating landscapes, the Italian countryside and historical sites along the way, including the Necropolis – the Fortress of the Popes
  • Walk via nature reserves, including the regional park of the ancient city of Sutri and its Roman amphitheatre
  • Walk into Rome to the Piazza San Petro and enjoy all the other amazing Roman buildings, including the Colosseum
  • Stay in comfortable, family-run accommodations and enjoy delicious Italian culinary specialties

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate

Grade 3 – Moderate

Short, steep hill sections. Walks that are longer than 12km with varied terrain. A moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience is recommended.
PRICE FROM
$ 1575

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 415

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of a room when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

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ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8

DAY 1
ARRIVE IN MONTEFIASCONE

Arrive in Montefiascone as early you can so you can have the time to explore the town and its medieval monuments and churches. Once a papal town, Montefiascone has a long history that ties itself to Rome and the Via Francigena pilgrimage.

Accommodation: Montefiascone

 

 

DAY 2
WALK FROM MONTEFIASCONE TO VITERBO

After having your breakfast, begin the walk out over the volcanic ridgeline overlooking the lake and then via the open plain that divides Bolsena Lake and the Cinmini Mountains. This is a remote area for Italian standards and is punctuated by old drinking fountains that have served pilgrims for centuries. Once you arrive at Viterbo explore the old town.

Walking: 18km/ 6 hrs
Elevation: +175 m / -430 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Viterbo

 

DAY 3
VITERBO TO VETRALLA

Walk the Via Francigena through the Etruscan countryside. Enjoy another day walking the Italian countryside without towns or villages. The first section travels on the Etruscan hollow roads before entering the heart of the Etruscan countryside. As you approach Vetralla, the beautiful slopes of Mount Fogliano will come into view.

Walking: 17km /6 hrs
Elevation: +290m / -310m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Vetralla

 

 

 

DAY 4
VETRALLA TO SUTRI VIA CAPRANICA

Make sure you have a hearty breakfast as today’s walk is quite long.  Walk past a crater which was formerly occupied by Lake Vico after leaving Vetralla, and onwards through beautiful countryside before wandering on to the lovely village of Capranica.  A stream side walk provides stunning scenery to accompany you, until your arrival at Sutri where you can enjoy a well-earned dinner.

Walking: 25.5 km / 7 hrs
Elevation: +470m / -475m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Sutri

 

DAY 5
SUTRI TO CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA

Follow the ancient path on the Via Francigena traversing through more open fields and farmland and onto Monterosi. Visit the beautiful Monte Gelato waterfalls, and if you wish enjoy a refreshing dip. The very scenic trail leads you to the you final destination today, Campagnano di Roma. The village of Campagnano has a quaint central piazza as many of its buildings are painted in soft pastel colours. There is an opportunity to shorten the hike today, starting at Monterosi.

Walking: 24 or 15km/ 7 or 5hrs
Elevation: 375m / -400m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Campagnano di Roma

 

DAY 6
CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA TO LA GIUSTINIANA

Today’s route feels almost flat even though we are showing a little elevation. This is due to the undulation over what is the longest walk of the trip; there are no now significant hills except a few small ones at the very end. Today’s excellent route consists mostly of dirt tracks and serene country trails through the Roman countryside. There’s a small chance you get your feet wet as you cross a stream at the end of the day. You can also take a detour.

Walking: 27.5km / 7 hrs
Elevation: +435m / -605m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Giustiniana

 

DAY 7
LA GIUSTINIANA TO ROME

Today, we set out to walk into magnificent Rome – or the ‘Eternal City’. As you get near the city, the excitement builds. Wander through the very beautiful Insugherata Park on the outskirts of the old city. Stop for an iconic photo at the Monte Mario Belvedere and celebrate your achievement as you can see glimpses of St Peter’s Cathedral. Continue on to Piazza San Petro, the traditional end of this amazing pilgrimage.

If you want to maximise your time in Rome, you can skip most of today’s walking by taking public transport to arrive earlier.

Walking: 16.5km / 6hrs
Elevation: +360m / -450m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rome

DAY 8
ONWARD TRAVEL

If you haven’t visited Rome before we highly recommend spending a few days exploring this incredible city.   We can happily arrange accommodation for additional nights if you would like.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pack-free walking

  • 25+ years experience

  • Customised

  • Eco Travel

  • 7 nights in ensuite rooms in 3-star and small family-run accommodations
  • All luggage transfers and the transfers as described in the itinerary
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with your comprehensive maps, route notes and information pack

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

During this tour, you will spend each night in small family-run boutique B&B’s and 3-star hotels in the larger towns. Chosen for their location, facilities, and history, each accommodation welcomes walkers. Please understand we will do our best to book what is shown, but in the event we can not, we will use some other accommodations of the same standard.

You will be provided with seven breakfasts and two lunches.  The additional lunches are available at various cafes or traditional Italian food stores. There are numerous places to get dinner each night so you can pick whatever takes your fancy, your hosts will happily give you a list of recommendations. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know when you book so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.

  • Night 1

  • Night 2

  • Night 3

  • Night 4

  • Night 5

  • Night 6

  • Night 7

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - ABOVE AVERAGE

Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan. Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Additionally, also include back-to-back walks to simulate walking on consecutive days. This helps your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

ELEVATION - BELOW AVERAGE

Elevation is not a major consideration regarding how you train. However, you should still incorporate some form of resistance training as it will increase your endurance.

TERRAIN - FLAT

Training for walking on flat, hard terrain primarily focuses on building endurance and ensuring you can maintain a comfortable pace. Start with regular walks on sidewalks, roads, or paved paths to acclimate to the surface. Maintain a proper posture and engage your core muscles to support your back and maintain a steady gait. Ensure that you have comfortable, supportive footwear with adequate cushioning. If endurance is important, consider incorporating low-impact cross-training activities like swimming or cycling into your routine.

GENERAL INFO

HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

TRAVEL TO MONTEFIASCONE

The closest airports to get to Orvieto (and onto Montefiascone) are:

Perugia Sant’Egidio Airport: from the airport Perugia train station is reachable by bus with the company called Consorzio ACAP. For information, please call +39.075.500.9641 or the free toll number 800.099.661. From Perugia the train can take 2 to 3 hours, depending on which service you take. You will always need to change trains in Terontola-Cortona. You will need to catch a bus from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: from the airport you can get a taxi to Florence train station or catch a local bus. From Florence Santa Maria Novella the train ride is approx. 2 hrs. You will need to catch a bus or taxi from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.
Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino Airports: from the airport you can transfer to the city centre by bus or taxi. From Rome, it is a short 1hr to 1hr 30mins train ride, depending on which service you take. You will need to catch a bus from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.

The other option if you are coming from Rome is to catch a train to Viterbo (with 1 or 2 train changes depending on the route). This can take from 1hr 40 min to 2hr 30mins depending on which service you take. From Viterbo you can catch a bus or taxi to Montefiascone, approx. 21mins.

Please see Trenitalia.com for more information or Rome to Rio for more broader information.

FROM ROME

The choice is yours, you can get to anywhere in the world from here.

 

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS

This walk has the luggage transferred on all days when walking so you just carry what you need for the day.

AVAILABILITY

We offer this walk from March to October, as it can get quite cold in the depths of winter, and many accommodations also close their doors at this time.

WEATHER

The temperature increases from the end of March, making walking very pleasant. In summer, it’s quite warm but still good for walking on the trail.

The walk is not offered in winter; we believe spring and autumn are the best times to walk, as the weather is perfect for walking. Summer is exciting as the places you walk through come alive but it will be somewhat hotter.

See the weather information about the average local weather at different times of the year.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

You must have purchased travel insurance for all trips requiring international travel, including medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years, we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know you’ll have many more questions even with that in mind. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately six weeks before departure outlining all the fine details and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants.  You can contact us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

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MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    PER PERSON
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $1575

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $415
    BOOK NOW
  • 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $1640

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $430
    BOOK NOW

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Overview

OVERVIEW

The Way to Rome, the Via Francigena, is the celebrated pilgrimage to the ‘eternal city’. The Via Francigena has been walked by sovereigns, emperors, commoners and clergy alike. It was the Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury in 994AD that created a detailed manuscript recording the towns and all of the holy sites that he visited on his way to Rome.

You will walk the Etrurian section – the last 100km from Montefiascone into Rome. Visit the medieval Papal town of Montefiascone overlooking the Bolsena Caldera Lake, also known for its white wine. Walk on ancient Roman roads via Viterbo, and continue on through beautiful shaded forests, parishes and towns until you reach your magical destination of Rome – the Eternal City.

Note: the astute amongst you may add up the daily walking to over 100km (in fact to nearer 130km)…. this is indeed the case, however, this walk is popularly known as the ‘last 100km to Rome’, we are not deliberately misleading you! There are options to shorten if you wish.

Highlights

  • Walk on the Via Francigena and visit the Cistercian Abbey of St Martins in Cimino
  • Visit the ancient stone theatre carved into the rock at Forcassi
  • Explore fascinating landscapes, the Italian countryside and historical sites along the way, including the Necropolis – the Fortress of the Popes
  • Walk via nature reserves, including the regional park of the ancient city of Sutri and its Roman amphitheatre
  • Walk into Rome to the Piazza San Petro and enjoy all the other amazing Roman buildings, including the Colosseum
  • Stay in comfortable, family-run accommodations and enjoy delicious Italian culinary specialties

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
SELF GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate

Grade 3 – Moderate

Short, steep hill sections. Walks that are longer than 12km with varied terrain. A moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience is recommended.
PRICE FROM
$ 1575

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 415

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

DOWNLOAD PDF
Departure Dates
Book now
Itinerary

ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8

DAY 1
ARRIVE IN MONTEFIASCONE

Arrive in Montefiascone as early you can so you can have the time to explore the town and its medieval monuments and churches. Once a papal town, Montefiascone has a long history that ties itself to Rome and the Via Francigena pilgrimage.

Accommodation: Montefiascone

 

 

DAY 2
WALK FROM MONTEFIASCONE TO VITERBO

After having your breakfast, begin the walk out over the volcanic ridgeline overlooking the lake and then via the open plain that divides Bolsena Lake and the Cinmini Mountains. This is a remote area for Italian standards and is punctuated by old drinking fountains that have served pilgrims for centuries. Once you arrive at Viterbo explore the old town.

Walking: 18km/ 6 hrs
Elevation: +175 m / -430 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Viterbo

 

DAY 3
VITERBO TO VETRALLA

Walk the Via Francigena through the Etruscan countryside. Enjoy another day walking the Italian countryside without towns or villages. The first section travels on the Etruscan hollow roads before entering the heart of the Etruscan countryside. As you approach Vetralla, the beautiful slopes of Mount Fogliano will come into view.

Walking: 17km /6 hrs
Elevation: +290m / -310m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Vetralla

 

 

 

DAY 4
VETRALLA TO SUTRI VIA CAPRANICA

Make sure you have a hearty breakfast as today’s walk is quite long.  Walk past a crater which was formerly occupied by Lake Vico after leaving Vetralla, and onwards through beautiful countryside before wandering on to the lovely village of Capranica.  A stream side walk provides stunning scenery to accompany you, until your arrival at Sutri where you can enjoy a well-earned dinner.

Walking: 25.5 km / 7 hrs
Elevation: +470m / -475m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Sutri

 

DAY 5
SUTRI TO CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA

Follow the ancient path on the Via Francigena traversing through more open fields and farmland and onto Monterosi. Visit the beautiful Monte Gelato waterfalls, and if you wish enjoy a refreshing dip. The very scenic trail leads you to the you final destination today, Campagnano di Roma. The village of Campagnano has a quaint central piazza as many of its buildings are painted in soft pastel colours. There is an opportunity to shorten the hike today, starting at Monterosi.

Walking: 24 or 15km/ 7 or 5hrs
Elevation: 375m / -400m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Campagnano di Roma

 

DAY 6
CAMPAGNANO DI ROMA TO LA GIUSTINIANA

Today’s route feels almost flat even though we are showing a little elevation. This is due to the undulation over what is the longest walk of the trip; there are no now significant hills except a few small ones at the very end. Today’s excellent route consists mostly of dirt tracks and serene country trails through the Roman countryside. There’s a small chance you get your feet wet as you cross a stream at the end of the day. You can also take a detour.

Walking: 27.5km / 7 hrs
Elevation: +435m / -605m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Giustiniana

 

DAY 7
LA GIUSTINIANA TO ROME

Today, we set out to walk into magnificent Rome – or the ‘Eternal City’. As you get near the city, the excitement builds. Wander through the very beautiful Insugherata Park on the outskirts of the old city. Stop for an iconic photo at the Monte Mario Belvedere and celebrate your achievement as you can see glimpses of St Peter’s Cathedral. Continue on to Piazza San Petro, the traditional end of this amazing pilgrimage.

If you want to maximise your time in Rome, you can skip most of today’s walking by taking public transport to arrive earlier.

Walking: 16.5km / 6hrs
Elevation: +360m / -450m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rome

DAY 8
ONWARD TRAVEL

If you haven’t visited Rome before we highly recommend spending a few days exploring this incredible city.   We can happily arrange accommodation for additional nights if you would like.

What’s Included

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pack-free walking

  • 25+ years experience

  • Customised

  • Eco Travel

  • 7 nights in ensuite rooms in 3-star and small family-run accommodations
  • All luggage transfers and the transfers as described in the itinerary
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with your comprehensive maps, route notes and information pack
Accommodation & Dining

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

During this tour, you will spend each night in small family-run boutique B&B’s and 3-star hotels in the larger towns. Chosen for their location, facilities, and history, each accommodation welcomes walkers. Please understand we will do our best to book what is shown, but in the event we can not, we will use some other accommodations of the same standard.

You will be provided with seven breakfasts and two lunches.  The additional lunches are available at various cafes or traditional Italian food stores. There are numerous places to get dinner each night so you can pick whatever takes your fancy, your hosts will happily give you a list of recommendations. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know when you book so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.

  • Night 1

  • Night 2

  • Night 3

  • Night 4

  • Night 5

  • Night 6

  • Night 7

Fitness Guide

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - ABOVE AVERAGE

Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan. Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Additionally, also include back-to-back walks to simulate walking on consecutive days. This helps your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

ELEVATION - BELOW AVERAGE

Elevation is not a major consideration regarding how you train. However, you should still incorporate some form of resistance training as it will increase your endurance.

TERRAIN - FLAT

Training for walking on flat, hard terrain primarily focuses on building endurance and ensuring you can maintain a comfortable pace. Start with regular walks on sidewalks, roads, or paved paths to acclimate to the surface. Maintain a proper posture and engage your core muscles to support your back and maintain a steady gait. Ensure that you have comfortable, supportive footwear with adequate cushioning. If endurance is important, consider incorporating low-impact cross-training activities like swimming or cycling into your routine.

General Info

GENERAL INFO

HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

TRAVEL TO MONTEFIASCONE

The closest airports to get to Orvieto (and onto Montefiascone) are:

Perugia Sant’Egidio Airport: from the airport Perugia train station is reachable by bus with the company called Consorzio ACAP. For information, please call +39.075.500.9641 or the free toll number 800.099.661. From Perugia the train can take 2 to 3 hours, depending on which service you take. You will always need to change trains in Terontola-Cortona. You will need to catch a bus from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: from the airport you can get a taxi to Florence train station or catch a local bus. From Florence Santa Maria Novella the train ride is approx. 2 hrs. You will need to catch a bus or taxi from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.
Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino Airports: from the airport you can transfer to the city centre by bus or taxi. From Rome, it is a short 1hr to 1hr 30mins train ride, depending on which service you take. You will need to catch a bus from Orvieto to Montefiascone, approx. 25mins.

The other option if you are coming from Rome is to catch a train to Viterbo (with 1 or 2 train changes depending on the route). This can take from 1hr 40 min to 2hr 30mins depending on which service you take. From Viterbo you can catch a bus or taxi to Montefiascone, approx. 21mins.

Please see Trenitalia.com for more information or Rome to Rio for more broader information.

FROM ROME

The choice is yours, you can get to anywhere in the world from here.

 

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS

This walk has the luggage transferred on all days when walking so you just carry what you need for the day.

AVAILABILITY

We offer this walk from March to October, as it can get quite cold in the depths of winter, and many accommodations also close their doors at this time.

WEATHER

The temperature increases from the end of March, making walking very pleasant. In summer, it’s quite warm but still good for walking on the trail.

The walk is not offered in winter; we believe spring and autumn are the best times to walk, as the weather is perfect for walking. Summer is exciting as the places you walk through come alive but it will be somewhat hotter.

See the weather information about the average local weather at different times of the year.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

You must have purchased travel insurance for all trips requiring international travel, including medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years, we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know you’ll have many more questions even with that in mind. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately six weeks before departure outlining all the fine details and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants.  You can contact us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

.

Map

MAP

Departure Dates

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    PER PERSON
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $1575

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $415
    BOOK NOW
  • 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $1640

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $430
    BOOK NOW
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Self-guided

Tuscany Via Francigena in Northern Italy is one of those iconic walks on walkers’ bucket lists. Walk through ancient Italy and soak up beautiful Tuscany.

 Self-guided 8 Days From $1695 Moderate What's Included

Via Francigena Camino – Lucca to Siena 8 days

BACK What's Included
  • 7 nights in ensuite rooms in 3 star and small family run accommodations
  • All luggage transfers and the transfers as described in the itinerary
  • 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Maps, daily walk notes and information pack
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with your comprehensive maps, route notes and guidebook

Classic Trails of Tuscany: Siena to Montepulciano – 8 Days

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Walk through southern Tuscany from Siena to Montepulciano. Explore hilltop towns, dine on rustic  dishes and sample Brunello wines from the UNESCO protected Val d’Orcia region.

 Self-guided 8 Days From $2095 Moderate What's Included

Classic Trails of Tuscany: Siena to Montepulciano – 8 Days

BACK What's Included
  • 7 nights ensuite room accommodation in Guesthouses, 3* & 4* Hotels
  • All luggage transfers and all taxi transfers as described in the itinerary
  • Option to upgrade to a wine resort in Gaiole in Chianti
  • 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Maps, daily walk notes and information pack
  • 24/7 telephone support
  • Flexible itinerary to suit your walking needs
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with your comprehensive maps, route notes and guidebook

Hilltop Towns of Tuscany – 6 Days

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Explore the Tuscan hill towns of Volterra, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, following Etruscan trails and ancient pilgrim routes to Siena.

 Self-guided 6 Days From $1695 Moderate What's Included

Hilltop Towns of Tuscany – 6 Days

BACK What's Included
  • 5 nights ensuite room accommodation in Guesthouses & 3* Hotels
  • All luggage transfers
  • All taxi transfers as described in the itinerary
  • Flexibility to add or remove days
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Maps, daily walk notes and information pack
  • 24/7 telephone support
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with your comprehensive maps, walk notes and guidebook

Tuscany Explorer: Florence to Montepulciano – 10 Days

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South of Florence, walk across the rolling vineyards of Chianti. Visit the medieval city of Siena and hike through the Val d’Orcia, to the hilltop town of Montepulciano.

 Self-guided 10 Days From $2695 Moderate What's Included

Tuscany Explorer: Florence to Montepulciano – 10 Days

BACK What's Included
  • 9 nights ensuite room accommodation in Guesthouses, 3* & 4* Hotels
  • All luggage transfers
  • All taxi transfers as described in the itinerary
  • Flexibility to add or include days
  • 9 breakfasts
  • Maps, daily walk notes and information pack
  • 24/7 telephone support

Amalfi, Positano & Sorrento – 8 Days

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Explore the sensational Amalfi Coast, Positano and Sorrento coastline on foot. Discover Ravello and Positano, with optional visits to Capri Island and the Roman city of Pompeii.

 Self-guided 8 Days From $2595 Easy What's Included

Amalfi, Positano & Sorrento – 8 Days

BACK What's Included
  • 7 nights accommodation and 7 breakfasts
  • Private transfers and luggage transfers as described
  • Route Notes, Maps and GPX tracks
  • Boat trip and walks on Capri
  • Walk Europe’s famous Amalfi coastline to Sorrento
  • Visit the exquisite Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
  • Take a dip in the warm waters of the Mediterranean
  • Hike the ‘Path of the Gods’ from Bomerano to Positano
  • Discover the sophisticated coastal town of Positano

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