Via Francigena:Lucca to Rome
Experience the incredible achievement of walking 400 km in 21 days, immersing yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and Lazio. This 29-night adventure is carefully designed to balance the joy of walking with well-deserved rest days in some of the most beautiful villages along the way.
From the medieval charm of Lucca to the timeless beauty of Rome, the “Città Eterna”, every step of this journey is an opportunity to connect with history, nature, and yourself.
A 3-Week Journey on the Via Francigena
- Week 1: Travel through the provinces of Lucca and Siena, with a rest day in San Gimignano and another in Siena.
- Week 2: Begin in Tuscany, crossing the stunning Val d’Orcia, and continue into Lazio, reaching Lake Bolsena, with a rest day in San Quirico and another in Bolsena.
- Week 3: Walk through Lazio, covering the final 100 km to Rome, with an additional night in Viterbo and another in Rome to fully enjoy the experience.
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Via Francigena Walking is a very intense walking trip, with many miles of walking and tiring days.
A highly variable route, with easier and shorter stages, and others with decent climbs and descents.
With this great package you will have 7 rest days to visit some special places.
The route is very well marked and it has no objective difficulties.
Difficulty: 4/5
Arrival Airport: Pisa Airport or Florence Airport
Arrival Train Station: Lucca
Departure Airport: Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport
Departure Train Station: Rome
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- 29 nights bed and breakfast formula
- Luggage transport EVERY DAY from Hotel to Hotel
- Detailed route with our Original Virtual and Paper Maps
- Telephone support from 8:30 to 19:00
- Transfer to reach the places of arrival and departure
- Lunches and dinners (You can add to your package HB formula on request where available)
- Visits and entrances to museums and attractive clubs
- Tourist taxes in hotel facilities
- Anything not specified under “the fee includes”
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In case of any cancellation of the reservation, the following charges are expected:
More than 30 days before Departure date – deposit = 20%
29 – 20 days before Departure date – 30% of the total cost
19 – 15 days before Departure date – 50% of total cost
Less than 14 days before Departure date – 100% total of cost
Itinerary
First Decade - Lucca to Siena
DAY 1: Arriving in Lucca
Day 1
The Via Francigena from San Miniato to Siena is a beautiful walking trip
Immerse yourself in the Tuscany you’ve always seen in photos or documentaries, vineyards, hills, Italian food, wine … yes just like in a movie!
The route is very well marked and has no objective difficulties.
Assistance along the way if you don’t want to walk we will take you to your next hotel.
DAY 2: Lucca to Altopascio
DAY 2
Lucca to Altopascio Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
We start in Lucca with its marvelous Renaissance city wall surrounding the historic center, and traveling through the surrounding countryside.
We arrive in Altopascio a center known for centuries to all pilgrims traveling the Via Francigena and famous for its bread:
in fact, it is known as the city of bread.
DAY 3: Altopascio to San Miniato
DAY 3
Altopascio to San Miniato Distance to Cover: 29 Km Walk Time: 8/9 hours
Leaving the historic center of Altopascio, which preserves works of considerable artistic value, such as the church dedicated to San Jacopo.
We set out on the pavement of the ancient Via Francigena and then cross an ancient marsh, now reclaimed, and cross the Arno River to reach San Miniato, where it is worth visiting the splendid The Episcopal Seminary located in the historic center.
DAY 4: San Miniato to Gambassi Terme
DAY 4
San Miniato to Gambassi Terme Distance to Cover: 24 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
One of the most beautiful stages is the one that starts from San Miniato.
We walk along fascinating paths. Crossing the hills of the Val d’Elsa, you admire castles, fortresses, hospitable, abbeys, until arriving at Gambassi Terme.
This town owes its name to a series of thermal waters that have flowed in this area since ancient times.
DAY 5: Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
DAY 5
Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano Distance to Cover: 14 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
This stage runs on dirt roads for almost the entire route.
It passes through hills and vineyards as far as the eye can see and leads to San Gimigniano, one of the most charming villages in all of Tuscany.
With its 15 towers, San Gimignano is surrounded by 13th-century walls.
This village appears even more fascinating when reached from the Francigena.
DAY 6: Rest day in San Gimignano
DAY 6
Rest day in San Gimignano.
Rest day in San Gimignano.
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DAY 7: San Gimignano to Colle Val d’Elsa
DAY 6
San Gimignano to Colle Val d’Elsa Distance to Cover: 13 Km Walk Time: 3/4 hours
Starting from San Giminiano, trails with gentle ascents and descents cross the valley of the Foci stream.
Walking along the beautiful Colle Val d’ELsa variant, you walk along the River in the protected Natural Park.
DAY 8: Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni
DAY 6
Colle Val d’Elsa to Monteriggioni Distance to Cover: 15 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
A very easy, and flat stage.
Through the paths you arrive at the Romanesque parish church of Santa Maria a Coneo, and after crossing the bridge over the Elsa you arrive at the Romanesque church of San Martino di Strove.
The stage ends by arriving at the beautiful Monteriggioni, a unique town enclosed in its walls and crown of towers and located atop a hill.
DAY 9: Monteriggioni to Siena
DAY 7
Monteriggioni to Siena Distance to Cover: 21Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
Just out of Monteriggioni a series of white roads lead to Cerbaia, an ancient medieval village now abandoned and then through the Renai woods.
Then you reach Siena, passing through Porta Camollia, a traditional place of access to the city for pilgrims traveling along the Via Francigena.
In Siena it is definitely important to visit the Duomo or Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio takes place.
DAY 10: Rest Day in Siena
Itinerary
Second Decade - Siena to Bolsena
DAY 11: Siena to Monteroni d’Arbia
Day 11
Siena to Monteroni d’Arbia Distance to Cover: 18Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
After a short walk inside Siena, you walk the white roads of the Val d’Arbia.
Next you enter the Crete Senesi, whose name comes from the clay (creta), which is found in the soil and gives the landscape a characteristic gray-blue color.
Assistance along the way if you don’t want to walk we will take you to your next hotel.
DAY 12: Monteroni d’Arbia to Buonconvento
DAY 12
Monteroni d’Arbia to Buonconvento Distance to Cover: 13 Km Walk Time: 3/4 hours
After an initial flat stretch, climb the hills, on paths lined with beautiful cypress trees, and reach Buonconvento.
It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
I recommend visiting the corso where the clock tower is located, while on the facade of the town hall you can still see the 25 coats of arms of the as many Podestas who ruled Buonconvento until 1270.
DAY 13: Buonconvento to San Quirico
DAY 13
Buonconvento to San Quirico Distance to Cover: 21 Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
Leaving Buonconvento, go up the Ombrone valley and travel a section of the Cassia to Montalcino, where you admire the Brunello vineyards that cover the hillside.
Continuing along various dirt roads you arrive at the church of Santa Maria Maddalena, mentioned by Sigeric, which is located in Torreneri.
From here you enter the Val d’Orcia with a climb that reaches San Quirico.
DAY 14: Rest day in San Quirico
DAY 14
Rest day in San Quirico
Rest day in San Quirico
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DAY 15: San Quirico to Castiglione d’Orcia / Gallina
DAY 15
San Quirico to Castiglione d’Orcia / Gallina Distance to Cover: 17 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
Leaving San Quirico by a scenic descent overlooking the Val d’Orcia you reach the small fortified village of Bagno Vignoni, a place famous for a monumental thermal bath.
A climb takes you toward Castiglione d’Orcia, with breathtaking scenery.
DAY 16: Castiglione d’Orcia / Gallina to Radicofani
DAY 16
Castiglione d’Orcia / Gallina to Radicofani Distance to Cover: 15 Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
Perhaps the most challenging stage.
For the final climb that takes you up to an altitude of 780mt. It is a challenging uphill section that leads up to the Fortezza di Gino di Tacco, one of the highest in Tuscany, overlooking the Val d’Orcia.
DAY 17: Radicofani to Acquapendente
DAY 17
Radicofani to Acquapendente Distance to Cover: 32 Km Walk Time: 8/9 hours
This time the stage begins with a descent of 8 kilometers that takes you to Ponte a Rigo.
You enter Lazio, where you cross Centeno.
Here is the house where Galileo Galilei had stopped before going to Rome to the Pope.
You arrive in Acquapendente, a town famous for the Pugnaloni huge paintings made with flower petals
DAY 18: Acquapendente to Bolsena
DAY 18
Acquapendente to Bolsena Distance to Cover: 22 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
Start in Acquapendente with a visit to the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and its crypt.
You arrive in San Lorenzo Nuovo a small town overlooking Lake Bolsena and offering beautiful scenery.
You reach Bolsena after a series of climbs and descents through wooded meadows, always with the lake in the background.
You cannot miss then a visit to the lakefront and the Ferris wheel.
DAY 19: Rest Day in Bolsena
DAY 19
Rest Day in Bolsena A relaxed day on the Lake
Rest Day in Bolsena
A relaxed day on the Lake.
Itinerary
Third Decade - Montefiascone to Roma
DAY 20: Bolsena to Montefiascone
Day 20
Bolsena to Montefiascone Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
If you want, before tackling the stage, you can visit the Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament, one of the most important in Lazio.
You then begin the climb to Montefiascone through olive groves and patches of scrubland.
You have arrived in the Lazio town that represents the 100-kilometers finish line from Rome.
Assistance along the way if you don’t want to walk we will take you to your next hotel.
DAY 21: Montefiascone to Viterbo
DAY 21
Montefiascone to Viterbo Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
The first part of the stage will allow you to walk like the ancient Romans, on the ancient paving of the Via Cassia, which is still in excellent condition.
You will pass through a hilly route, which offers special views of Viterbo and Montefiascone.
The city of Viterbo is of Etruscan origin, and has a vast medieval historic center.
Particularly the San Pellegrino district, which is still well preserved and has almost perfectly preserved walls.
DAY 22: Rest Day in Viterbo
DAY 23: Viterbo to Vetralla
DAY 23
Viterbo to Vetralla Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
You start from Viterbo and soon reach one of the most striking sections of the Via Francigena.
In fact, you pass through a part of the road of Etruscan origin, dug into the tuff where you can admire in some places the high walls more than 10 meters high, called Etruscan cuts.
Another point of interest along this route is the spring area of Fossato Callo. This is a beautiful fountain with a series of communicating peperino pools.
The road continues to Vetralla passing through fields and stretches of paved road.
DAY 24: Vetralla to Sutri
DAY 24
Vetralla to Sutri Distance to Cover: 24 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
Starting in Vetralla, you walk first through a forest, then through a large hazel grove, finally passing by monumental oaks.
Passing the village of Capranica, you reach Sutri, famous for its Romanesque-era Amphitheater carved into the tuff, and the Mitreo an ancient place of worship.
Inside there are also images of pilgrims on the Via Francigena. Don’t forget to visit the Cathedral, whose bell tower dominates the town.
DAY 25: Sutri to Campagnano di Roma
DAY 25
Sutri to Campagnano di Roma Distance to Cover: 28 Km Walk Time: 7/8 hours
From Sutri, passing through the Etruscan necropolis, you walk to Monterosi.
From here you arrive at a unique place: The waterfalls of Monte Gelato. These waterfalls become world famous thanks to cinema. It was Roberto Rossellini who discovered them and made them famous with his 1950 film “Francis, Jester of God.”
From here the trail continues to Campagnano. You have entered the “Veio Regional Park.”
DAY 26: Campagnano di Roma to La Storta
DAY 26
Campagnano di Roma to La Storta Distance to Cover: 24 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
Leaving Campagnano after a short distance you reach the Sorbo Sanctuary, which stands on a rock that stands out among the vegetation.
You pass through 2 parks: the first one is Parco del Sorbo, which you cross to reach Formello, then Parco Di Veio.
Walking through the Natural Park, with Etruscan excavations along the way, you reach the Cascate della Mola waterfalls and to Isola Farnese.
DAY 27: La Storta to Rome (Vatican City)
DAY 27
La Storta to Rome (Vatican City) Distance to Cover: 18 Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
This is the last stage leading to St. Peter’s Square.
The first part of the stage you have to be very careful, you walk along urban roads until you reach the Insugherata Park.
Here you return to country roads. Inside the park you will encounter some remains of Roman villas and tombs.
Once out continue walking to reach the famous Monte Mario, a viewpoint with a splendid view.
You have arrived in Rome.
DAY 28 + 29: Two days more in Rome
DAY 30: End of Tour
DAY 30
End of Tour
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