Francigena Way: Tuscan Hills to Siena
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Highlights
- Following in the footsteps of pilgrims from centuries ago
- Being immersed in the classic Tuscan countryside of vineyards and picturesque rolling hills
- Visiting the charming UNESCO towns of San Gimignano and Siena
- Staying in comfortable and welcoming hotels and charming B&Bs
- Feasting on culinary delights and tasting superb Chianti wines
- Exploring the round walls of Monteriggioni
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- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad or pasta dish, followed by either a chicken, red meat or fish dish with seasonal vegetables & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.
- 7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15)
- Information pack including route notes, maps & guide book per room booked
- Luggage transfer from day 2 to 7
- Emergency hotline
- Credenziale - pilgrim's passport
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Make your own way to the first hotel in Lucca. If you arrive early enjoy a stroll through the town. You can explore its splendid gardens, visit the impressive Piazza Anfiteatro which is a 2nd century Roman amphitheater, or climb the majestic bell tower. You can also walk around the tree-lined walls around the town which were built in the 16th century.
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This morning you're free to explore the wonderful town of Lucca. You can visit the wooden crucific known as the Holy Face ("Volto Santo"), see the famous statue-reliquary in the Cathedral of Saint Martin that was legendarily carved by Nicodemus. This afternoon you wil...
Today you start walking, following a paved road across the spectacular countryside which is typical of the Val d'Elsa region. Following in the footsteps of Archbishop Sigeric, who walked between Rome and Canterbury in 990, you will pass two “Submansiones” (Sigeric’s “...
The walk today will lead you through wonderful surroundings and landscapes of the Via Francigena. En route you will visit the tiny villages of Collemuccioli and Pieve di Cellole, as well as the Sanctuary in Pancole where you can learn about its legend. Once you arrive...
Today the Via Francigena will lead you up and over the Tuscan hills. This picturesque walk will lead you across vineyards, olive groves, fields and woods until you reach your accommodation in Gracciano. Along the way it’s possible to make a detour to discover the fasc...
Today you will cross Pieve a Elsa, which was once a large, ancient parish frequented by pilgrims. You can also viist the ancient Etruscan Thermae (hot pools) of Caldane. Later in the day you will reach Strove and its beautiful Romanesque Church. From there continue pa...
Leaving Monteriggioni you will walk on dirt roads along the Montagnola Senese, the main hilly area of the district. You will pass the ancient medieval suburb of Cerbaia which currently appears to be abandoned. Walking through woods you will reach the Castle of Chiocci...
Trip concludes in Siena this morning, after breakfast.
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What's excluded
- Travel to and from Lucca / Siena
- Meals not included (lunch daily, dinner on days 3 & 6). Allow EUR15-20 for each dinner and EUR5 for a picnic lunch.
- Items of a personal nature including drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet and laundry etc.
- Entrance fees (museums, galleries etc.)
- Guide - this is a self guided tour
- Travel insurance
- Train ticket day 2 from Lucca to Fucecchio (allow approximately EUR8)
- Tourist Tax - allow approximately EUR2 per day - payable directly to the hotel
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