Via Francigena route in Italy
All roads lead to Rome, but only one of them is La Via Francigena, a legendary Roman road traced by Julius Cesar in the year 58 BC called ‘The Way of the Sun’, connecting his northern provinces with the capital, Rome. The Via Francigena, together with the Camino de Santiago in Spain, became the backbone of the ancient road system of Western Europe throughout the middle ages.
On this epic 15 day trip, you will follow back roads and trails from Siena, in the hills of Tuscany, to Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican City (Rome). Our path passes through gentle forests, glorious meadows, picturesque hilltop towns, vineyards, and wheat fields. We enjoy time spent with local historians in both Siena and Rome and also visit the 14th Century Benedictine Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and the famous amphitheater of Sutri. A soak in the waters at Terme dei Papi in Viterbo and a splash in the cool waterfalls of Monte Gelato will revive your body after walking.This being Italy of course, exquisite food and wines will also be a part of our journey and we have taken great care in choosing our lodgings for not only their comfort and history but their gastronomic delights. Come, join us on this journey of a lifetime. |
Via Francigena route in Italy
Tour or Retreat | Dates | Cost | |
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![]() | VIA FRANCIGENA PILGRIMAGE 15-DAYS ITALY Siena to Rome – The OLDEST Road to Rome More info... | 2024 Dates: April 22-May 6, June 11-25, September 20-October 4 November 8-15 | €4800 |
![]() | 8-DAY PILGRIMAGE Italy THE VIA FRANCIGENA Tuscany to Umbria or Umbria to Roma More info... | 2024 Dates: Siena to Orvieto June 11-18, Sept 20-27 OR... Orvieto to Rome Apr 29-May 6, June 18-25, Sept 27-Oct 4, Nov 8-15. | €3000 |
![]() | THE WAY OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI 8-days DAYS ITALY More info... | 2024 Dates: May15-22 Sept 8-15 Oct 23-30 | €3000 |
![]() | The Etruscan Explorer 8-DAYS ITALY Orvieto to Tarquinia More info... | 2024 Dates: June 3-9 October 7-14 October 31- November 7 | €3000 |