Via Francigena Lucca to Siena
Walk over 130 km in 6 days, crossing some of the most iconic landscapes of Tuscany. From Lucca’s medieval walls to the stunning skyline of Siena, this route follows the standard stages of the Via Francigena, offering an authentic and rewarding experience.
A Journey Through the Essence of Tuscany
This itinerary takes you through rolling hills, medieval villages, and breathtaking countryside, capturing the true spirit of Tuscany. Each day brings new discoveries, from charming hamlets to panoramic views, making every step a unique experience.
Everything You Need for a Seamless Journey
To make your adventure truly special, we take care of every detail—handpicked accommodations for every budget, luggage transfer, and expert support—so you can focus entirely on the beauty of the walk.
If you want to add 1 night in Colle Val d’Elsa, to shorten the stage from San Gimignano to Monteriggioni Click here
If you want to add 1 extra day in Siena click here
if you want to add 1 extra day in San Gimignano + 1 extra day in Siena click here
Walk the Via Francigena in good company
- Overnight stays according to your needs
- Luggage Transport each day Door to Door
- Our Maps
- Airport or Station Shuttle
- Assistance every day from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm all the information from the specialists of the Via Francigena!
We take care of everything!
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.
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.
Difficulty: 3/5
Arrival Airport: Pisa Airport or Florence Airport
Arrival Train Station: Lucca
Departure Train Station: Siena
- 7 nights with 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”
In case of any cancellation of your booking, 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
DAY 1: Arriving in Lucca
Day 1
Set Off on a Week-Long Journey Through Tuscany
Begin your seven-day adventure on the Via Francigena in Lucca, a city where history, culture, and charm blend seamlessly. Enclosed by imposing Renaissance walls, its historic center invites exploration—walk along the tree-lined ramparts, visit the stunning Duomo di San Martino, or immerse yourself in the legacy of Giacomo Puccini.
To make the most of your time, Walking on Francigena offers unique experiences, from guided tours through hidden corners to tastings of local specialties. Before stepping onto the ancient path, take in the magic of Lucca, a city that sets the perfect tone for the journey ahead.
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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
A Journey Through Tradition
The journey begins in a city surrounded by majestic Renaissance walls, where history and culture blend seamlessly. Leaving its vibrant streets behind, the path leads into the countryside, unfolding through a landscape of fields, vineyards, and winding trails.
The route continues to a town with deep-rooted ties to ancient travelers. Known for its enduring tradition of hospitality, it is especially celebrated for its bread—a symbol of sustenance that has defined its identity for generations.
DAY 3: Altopascio to San Miniato
DAY 3
Altopascio to San Miniato Distance to Cover: 29 Km Walk Time: 8/9 hours
Following the Path of Centuries
The journey sets off from a historic walled city, where echoes of the past linger in its streets and squares. As we step beyond its ancient fortifications, the path stretches into the Tuscan countryside, weaving through rolling fields, vineyards, and shaded trails.
Continuing onward, we reach a town renowned for its hospitality, a place that has welcomed travelers along the Via Francigena for centuries. Here, one tradition stands above all—the art of making bread, so deeply rooted in local culture that it has earned the town its famous title, the “City of Bread.”
DAY 4: San Miniato to Gambassi Terme
DAY 4
San Miniato to Gambassi Terme Distance to Cover: 24 Km Walk Time: 6/7 hours
Through Hills and History
One of the most captivating stages begins in a town rich in history, where the journey unfolds along scenic trails that wind through the hills of the Val d’Elsa. As we walk, the landscape reveals a tapestry of ancient castles, imposing fortresses, and centuries-old abbeys, each a silent witness to the passage of time.
The stage concludes in Gambassi Terme, a town whose very name reflects its deep connection to the thermal waters that have bubbled beneath this land for centuries, offering travelers a place of rest and renewal before continuing their journey.
DAY 5: Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
DAY 5
Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano Distance to Cover: 14 Km Walk Time: 4/5 hours
Through Vineyards to the City of Towers
This stage unfolds almost entirely along winding dirt roads, immersing travelers in a landscape of rolling hills and endless vineyards stretching to the horizon. The journey leads to San Gimignano, one of Tuscany’s most iconic villages, where history rises skyward.
Encircled by 13th-century walls and crowned with 15 soaring towers, San Gimignano stands as a breathtaking medieval masterpiece. Approaching on foot along the Via Francigena makes its silhouette even more striking, as its towers emerge from the landscape like a vision from another time.
DAY 6: San Gimignano to Monteriggioni
DAY 6
San Gimignano to Monteriggioni Distance to Cover: 32 Km Walk Time: 8/9 hours
From Towered Skylines to Walled Fortresses
Leaving San Gimignano, the path winds through the valley of the Foci stream, following the Colle Val d’Elsa variant along the river in a protected Natural Park. The route passes the Romanesque churches of Santa Maria a Coneo and San Martino di Strove, each a testament to centuries past. The stage ends in Monteriggioni, a striking hilltop village enclosed by tower-crowned medieval walls.
DAY 7: Monteriggioni to Siena
DAY 7
Monteriggioni to Siena Distance to Cover: 21 Km Walk Time: 5/6 hours
Into the Heart of Siena
Beyond Monteriggioni, a stretch of white gravel roads leads to Cerbaia, an abandoned medieval village where only ruins remain. The path then weaves through the Renai woods, a peaceful passage before the final approach.
Arriving at Siena, travelers pass through Porta Camollia, the historic entrance for those walking the Via Francigena. Within the city’s ancient streets, the grandeur of the Duomo and the unmistakable Piazza del Campo, where the legendary Palio is held, offer a stunning finale to the journey.
Silver Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 2-stars Hotel/B&B
Gold Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 3-stars Hotel/Agritourism
Platinum Package
Bed and Breakfast Formula
in 4/5-stars Hotel/Agritourism
Services
Hotelsalong the paths
Single and Double Room package
with BB formula in Hotels,
B&B and Farmhouses along the path.
Triple Room package on request
(where available)
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