Name: Via Francigena Easy Walking
Brand: CaminoWays.com

Activity :: Walking or Easy Walking or Cycling or Easy Cycling
Duration :: 6 nights
Distance :: 86 km
Difficulty :: Easy +
Tour Type :: Self-Guided
Time To Go :: All Year Round
Price :: from €615
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John and Jodie, Australia - October

The friendliness, communication, organization and on the ground performance of this adventure company was, for us, excellent. Also, the accommodation chosen was very good and the moving of our bags from place to place went off without a hitch. We will be using them again for our next trip.

Louise, United States - October

Portuguese Coastal Route. Caminoways did a great job start to finish. All details were perfect, accommodations excellent, luggage transfer seamless. Can’t wait to plan my next Camino! Gracias!

Caroline, Canada - September

A very cheesy headline I know but it is true; I have been waiting to do el Camino for years. Camino Ways delivered everything they promised and was very well organized, All the hotel check-ins were smooth, I was always expected and I loved their choices as well: charming hotels that reflected the countryside and character of the provinces. I did my pilgrimage by bike; this is the 2nd part of the trip I would like to thank Camino Ways for--it too was as promised and my high-quality mountain bike sturdy steed did 800km (not counting getting lost but that was hardly the bike's fault) with only 1 flat tire. I chose the option to have my luggage transported daily and of course, this went off without a hitch as well. I had a couple of glitches of my own devising (forgot documents at the previous locale, unable to access the Internet to pay bills etc and the 24/7 helpline fixed me up quickly. Go Camino Ways!!

Alma, United States - July

Camino, best trip of my life! "I travel a lot but hands down this was my most memorable trip. Santiago de Compostela has indescribable magic. My intention was to work out and see new frontiers. The Camino had something else in mind for me. I learned a great deal more about myself and came back home transformed and with a sense of peace, happiness and well being. My journey was super comfortable and Camino Ways was excellent in preparing my hotel stays. I had to make some minor adjustments during my Camino and the staff at Camino Ways was very helpful and prompt in addressing my needs. FYI my friend with whom I walked the Camino paid double and got pretty much the same thing I did! I was thrilled to have obtained a good price for a first-class trip. The top-rated Parador Hotels along the way were a treat for my tired body. I highly recommend doing the Camino and if you don't want to stay in hostels and prefer a little bit more comfort and great meals, Camino Ways is the way to go. Thank you Camino Ways for being part of the best trip of my life!" Alma walked the Camino Portugues.

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Activity:: Walking or Easy Walking or Cycling or Easy Cycling
Duration:: 6 nights
Distance:: 86 km
Difficulty:: Easy +
Tour Type:: Self-Guided
Time To Go:: All Year Round
Price:: from €615
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If you are looking to experience the Via Francigena Easy Walking in Tuscany at your own pace, this is the perfect trip for you. You will be walking the picturesque stretch of the Via Francigena from San Miniato to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Siena. You will walk through the heart of Tuscany across rolling hills and beautiful woodland over 7 days and staying in the gorgeous villages along the way, including San Gimignano, which means you will be covering a manageable average of under 20kms per day.

The town of San Gimignano itself is truly breathtaking with its medieval towers. The section ends in the magnificent Siena, steeped in art, history, culture and gastronomy.

If you travel in July or August, you might be able to witness one of Italy’s most traditional horse races: the Palio di Siena. If you travel in Autumn, this part of Tuscany is world-famous for its white truffles so foodies are in for a treat! All along the way you will taste delicious Italian cuisine. Via Francigena Easy Walking

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This is the most popular itinerary, you may be able to combine or split the distance for each day. Click on get a quote to customize your trip.

San Miniato

You arrive in San Miniato.

24 km

Gambassi Terme

Today’s walking section on the Via Francigena follows a lovely trail through oak woods, chestnut woods, olive groves and vineyards. The trail is predominantly on off-road tracks over small rolling hills, the classic Tuscan landscape. On the way you will pass Chianni where you should visit the lovely little church. There is a 300m climb to Gambassi Terme, a hilltop town best known for its spa and hot springs, as well as glass manufacturing.

14 km

San Gimignano

From Gambassi Terme you will descend for a couple of kilometres before you begin another climb. The day is quite up and down but the scenery as you pass through the world famous Chianti vineyards will make the effort worthwhile. San Gimignano is a wonderful, walled, hilltop, medieval town, where you can stop for the night. The towers of the town can be seen for miles around. The museum of San Gimignano 1300 has a wonderful reconstruction of how the town once looked and is well worth a visit.

13 km

Colle di Val d’Elsa

Easy Walking Option: You can choose to split your long walking day above between San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, if you would like to walk at a more relaxed pace. You would stay overnight in a charming hotel in Colle di Val d’Elsa.

You will have a pleasant walk through olive groves and cypress avenues up to the village of Montecchio. In Colle Val d’Elsa, enjoy a glass of Chianti in the central piazza.

14 km

Monteriggioni

From the Piazza in Colle di Val d’Elsa, you will continue your walk along tree-lined roads, starting with a long descent to Castel Petraia and then up to the densely forested hill of Montagnole. Your walking day on the Via Francigena takes you to the unique hilltop village of Monteriggioni with its circular wall.

21 km

Siena

After Monteriggioni, the Via Francigena takes pilgrims towards the village of Funghaia and its church with frescoed interior. Make sure you experience real Tuscan food in one of the region’s best osterias, as you reach stunning Siena. Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited places in Italy. It is world famous for its art, medieval architecture, museums, cuisine and the ‘Palio‘, the spectacular annual horse race held in the city’s piazza.

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Accommodation

Standard Hotel & Guesthouse

We have hand-picked family-run hotels and guesthouses along the Camino for their character and warm hospitality. Up to 3-stars, you will be staying in the centre of town and close to your Camino trail.

Superior Collection

Stay in very special hotels and unique properties along the Camino. We have selected luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, boutique guesthouses, relaxing country homes and stunning heritage ‘Parador’ hotels so you can feel pampered. Rest assured when you select Superior Collection, you will enjoy the full experience of our best hotels and top guesthouses when and where this option is available, however, bear in mind, that sometimes due to location factors, only our choice of standard collection hotels and guesthouses may be available.

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How to get there

Live information on Rome2Rio. We can also arrange private transfers if you prefer, just ask us.

San Miniato

Florence International Airport 41km: Hourly bus (15min) from Florence Vespucci Airport to Firenze Autostazione. Train to S. Miniato Stazione Fs (41min) every half hour. Bus from train station to P.Za Dante bus stop (15mins).

Pisa International Airport 43km: Bus from airport to Pisa Centrale (5mins). Hourly train to San Miniato Stazione Fs (29mins). Bus from train station to P.Za Dante bus stop (15mins).

Siena

Florence International Airport 86km: You can either take the bus or the train. However they don’t stop at the same finishing point. The bus will drop you off in the heart of the historic city centre of Siena whereas Siena train station is located further away from the city centre and you might need to take a city bus (5 min travel time approx).
By bus:
– Autostradale bus express, coming from Pisa, stops in Florence and reaches Siena in less than 2 hours. See: www.airportbusexpress.it.
– SITA bus, www.sienamobilita.it. The bus station is just around the corner from the train station in Florence. SITA buses to Siena take just under an hour, run frequently and takes you to Siena historic city center. Make sure you take the rapide (express) and not the ordinarie, which stops in Poggibonsi and Colle Val d’Elsa. Ticket costs €12. See the route itinerary and price for more information (note information is only in Italian). To reach the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence from the airport, just take the city line Vola in bus from the airport. The service connects the city centre in just 20 minutes and the fare is €6 one way.
By train:
Trains from Florence to Siena leave Santa Maria Novella station roughly once an hour on most days, and a direct train takes about 1.5 hours. The ticket is in the €6-10 range (if you’re on the direct train). See www.fsitaliane.it for more information.

Pisa International Airport 130km: You can take two different buses outside the airport going directly to Siena (under 2hr approximate travel time), for more information, see: http://www.pisa-airport.com/aeroporto_di_pisa_196.html.
– Train S.p.a, see: www.trainspa.it. Leaving directly from the airport to Piazza Gramsci in Siena. It takes you around two hours travel time and costs €14 one way.
– Autostradale, see: www.airportbusexpress.it. It follows similar itinerary than Train S.p.a but with a change in Florence. One way ticket costs €15. All informations, timetable and route with Siena Mobilita.

Bologna International Airport 167km: There are bus and train connections available to Siena. Shuttle bus from Bologna Airport to Bologna Central Station (every 11 mins, €6 one-way). For more information see: http://aerobus.bo.it/en. From here you will take the train to Siena with a change in Florence. Train to Siena (2hr 30, from €24 one-way). For more information see: https://www.lefrecce.it.

Bus from Bologna Airport to Siena Train Station. (4 times daily, from €18, Duration 2h40 – 3h40). For more information see: http://www.sena.it/Autobus/Bologna/Siena/125-234/49-1.html.

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Whats Included

All our trips include selected accommodation with private bathroom, holiday pack with route information, maps and GPS files; and 24/7 support number providing assistance during your trip, for instance organising support vehicle if needed.

OPTIONAL: You will also have the option to add or remove the Luggage transfers (one bag up to 20kg per person), dinners (where available), bike rental and airport transfers.

NOT INCLUDED: Flights, drinks, city tax, Travel Insurance (Recommended),

Accommodation: We aim to book you into each of the towns listed on the itinerary, however in case of low availability we may book you 2 nights in the same town with provided transfers. If you are booking Superior collection or Country cottages, please note it is subject to availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Superior/Country cottage accommodation may be away from the route with included transfers. See http://caminoways.com/country-cottages for more details.

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