Via Francigena: Best of Tuscany
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Overview
Highlights
- Walking through the spectacular landscapes of the Tuscan countryside full of vineyards and picturesque rolling hills
- Exploring the round walls of the historical fortified village of Monteriggioni
- Discovering the charming UNESCO towns of San Gimignano and Siena
- Staying in small, comfortable family-run accommodations and tasting the delicious Tuscan culinary specialities
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Make your own way to San Miniato Alto. Set between Pisa and Florence, the medieval town of San Miniato is a jewel of the Via Francigena. Sitting on the top of three hills, it dominates the Arno Valley. After checking in to your hotel, be sure to stroll the old town st...
From San Miniato a paved road brings you to a spectacular route which leads you across typical Tuscan countryside. Following in the footsteps of Archbishop Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury from 990 to 994, who walked between Rome and Canterbury in 990, you will pass...
The walk today will lead you through wonderful surroundings and landscapes of the Via Francigena. 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. On arrival in San Gimig...
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 outside Gracciano dell'Elsa. The usual hotel we use has a swimming pool and lov...
Today you will cross Pieve a Elsa, which was once a large, ancient parish frequented by pilgrims. You can also visit the ancient Etruscan Thermae (hot pools) of Caldane. Later in the day you will reach Strove and its beautiful Romanesque church. From Strove you contin...
Leaving Monteriggioni you 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 Chiocciola a...
After leaving Siena you will walk along typical dirt roads en route to the fortified village of Lucignano, with its fine church. There are unforgettable views on today's walk, especially on a clear day. At the gates of Monteroni d'Arbia you can admire the impressive G...
Today you continue your journey through the Valle dell'Ombrone on your way to Buonconvento. Here you walk through the gate and find yourself in the old town, whose name means "happy, fortunate place". We recommend strolling through the picturesque streets, where life ...
Your trip concludes after breakfast in Buonconvento.
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