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Below is the itinerary of our September 2023 Via Francigena
The Via Francigena is a historic pilgrimage route from Canterbury, England, through France and Switzerland, to Rome, Italy. It was an important medieval path for pilgrims, military, and trade, and can be walked or cycled today, covering approximately 1,056 miles. The route's difficulty varies depending on the chosen path, and modern infrastructure is less developed than on other pilgrimage routes like the Camino de Santiago
The route we walked was between Lucca and Siena through the Tuscan countryside in 6 days, covering about 80 miles.
Begin in Rome, Italy
Day 1
Dinner together in Rome
Osteria Tavola Magna
Day 1
Dinner together in Rome
We will meet at the Osteria Tavola Magna for a lovely Italian dinner and to kick off our Camino journey
Osteria Tavola Magna
Lodging
Magna Domus, 20 Via Vittorio Amedeo II
Lodging
A three bedroom three bathroom apartment central to the ancient ruins of Rome
Magna Domus, 20 Via Vittorio Amedeo II
Day 2
Sight Seeing & Tours
All Day
Day 2
Sight Seeing & Tours
Food tour; free time to wander the City
All Day
Day 3
Train to Florence
9am
Day 3
Train to Florence
A 1.5 hr train ride through Tuscany to the ancient city of Florence
9am
Sight Seeing and Tours
Florence
Sight Seeing and Tours
Duomo skip the line; free time to wander the city
Florence
Lodging
19 Via San Gallo, Florence
Lodging
Three bedroom two bathroom apartment in the historic city center.
19 Via San Gallo, Florence
Day 4
Sight Seeing and Tours
Florence
Day 4
Sight Seeing and Tours
Statue of David; Uffizi; Ponte Vecchio; wander the city
Florence
Day 5
Walk from Florence to Prato
27km walk
Day 5
Walk from Florence to Prato
This walking day is mostly on asphalt in peri-urban roads parallel to the ancient Via Cassia. There are some gentle, non-demanding ups and ...
27km walk
Arrive in Prato
Albergo Giugni
Arrive in Prato
Centrally located three bedrooms three bathrooms B&B
Albergo Giugni
Day 6
Walk from Prato to Pistoia
27km walk
Day 6
Walk from Prato to Pistoia
The stage 2 of the Path of San Jacopo is of medium difficulty, leading from Prato to Pistoia and takes place on unpaved terrain with a grea...
27km walk
Arrive in Pistoia
Al Canto del Cavour
Arrive in Pistoia
Three bedroom three bathrooms with city views
Al Canto del Cavour
Day 7
Walk from Pistoia to Pescia
30km
Day 7
Walk from Pistoia to Pescia
The stage 3 of the Path of San Jacopo is varied and alternates between flat and hilly routes leading to ancient villages and castles. Along...
30km
Arrive in Pescia
Hotel Villa Delle Rose
Arrive in Pescia
3 apartments with bathrooms in the center of town -
Hotel Villa Delle Rose
Day 8
Walk from Pescia to Lucca
26km
Day 8
Walk from Pescia to Lucca
The route of Stage 4 of the Path of San Jacopo in the first half is mostly hilly on unpaved dirt paths and runs along ancient roads, while ...
26km
Arrive in Lucca
La Tosca
Arrive in Lucca
Lucca is an incredibly charming walled city where you can rent bikes and bike on the wall around the city. We will be staying at a 3 bedrom...
La Tosca
Day 9
Walk from Lucca to Pisa
29km
Day 9
Walk from Lucca to Pisa
Stage 5 of the Path of San Jacopo is very quiet and easy, winding along country roads and ancient villages set in the hills. In the distanc...
29km
Arrive in Pisa
Retro B&B
Arrive in Pisa
A 3 bedroom 3 bathroom B&B very close to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Retro B&B
Day 10
Train from Pisa to Corniglia
8am train; 1.5 hrs
Day 10
Train from Pisa to Corniglia
We are going to hop off the Way of San Jacopo and head to Cinque Terre
8am train; 1.5 hrs
Walk between towns on the Cinque Terre
Approx 12-16km
Walk between towns on the Cinque Terre
We will be dropping our luggage at our hotel and then walking to Vernazza and Monterosso. Then, hop on a ferry back to Corniglia
Approx 12-16km
Arrive back in Corniglia
Puppo Apartments
Arrive back in Corniglia
Two apartments with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Puppo Apartments
Day 11
Train back to Pisa
8am train; 1.5 hrs
Day 11
Train back to Pisa
We will take the train back to Pisa in the morning
8am train; 1.5 hrs
Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
30km
Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
We will walk up the leaning tower...and yes, it does lean!
30km
Taxi closer to Livornio
Approx 16km
Taxi closer to Livornio
After visiting the tower, we will jump into taxis and get about 10 miles outside of Livorno. Then we will pick up our Camino and walk into ...
Approx 16km
Arrive in Livorno
Hotel Navy
Arrive in Livorno
Once in the city of Livorno, the compass points to the Cathedral of San Jacopo in Acquaviva on the shores of the sea, a point where pilgrim...
Hotel Navy
Day 12
Train to Rome
9am; 3.5hr train
Day 12
Train to Rome
We can have a very relaxing morning traveling by train instead of walking.
9am; 3.5hr train
Rome Sight Seeing
Rome Sight Seeing
Night tour and Keyhole surprise
Lodging
Appartamente Piazza Farnese
Lodging
Three bedroom two bathroom apartment in the heart of Rome
Appartamente Piazza Farnese
Day 13
More Rome Adventures
Day 13
More Rome Adventures
A cooking class where we will make 4 courses and then get to enjoy them with wine pairings. This is fun and totally hands-on! The rest of ...
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