Via Francigena: Best of Tuscany

What's Included

• Accommodation
  8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's

• 8 breakfasts, 1 dinner: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will usually consist of 3 courses, starting with a salad or pasta dish, followed by either a chicken, red meat or fish dish with seasonal vegetabl

• 8 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and roadbook

• Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess

• Emergency hotline and SMS alert

• Pilgrim Passport

• Travel to San Miniato Alto and from Buonconvento

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance

• Guide - this is a self guided tour

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• An arrival transfer from San Miniato station to the hotel is available on request - supplement applies

• Excess luggage

• Tourist Tax - allow approx EUR1-3 per day - payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches and dinners (except dinner in Gambassi) - allow EUR15-20 for each dinner and EUR5 for a picnic lunch

• Entrance fees (museums, galleries etc.)

• Items of a personal nature including drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet and laundry etc.

• Tourist Tax - allow approx EUR1-2 per day - payable directly to the hotel

• Lunches and dinners (except dinner in Gambassi) - allow EUR15-25 for each dinner and EUR5-10 for a picnic lunch

• Printed documents - supplement applies

• Entrance fees

Grading

This is a moderate grade walk along paths that are well defined. The walking is mostly on paths and gravel roads (strade bianche), with some sections on asphalt roads. The towns are often on hilltops. You should be able to walk for up to 7 hours a day in hot sun (at times). The trail is well-marked with official signs of the Via Francigena. A good level of fitness is required.
As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure.
Note: the walking time and distance are calculated from city centre to city centre and may vary depending on the accommodations booked, to a maximum of 2km.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.