Pilgrim Paths Lucca → Siena: Via Francigena (Gentle Pace)
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Pilgrim Paths Lucca → Siena: Via Francigena (Gentle Pace)
Pilgrim Paths
41 reviews
Duration: 10 days
Pilgrim Paths Lucca → Siena: Via Francigena (Gentle Pace)
53100 Siena, Province of Siena, Italy
Duration: 10 days
Pilgrim Paths
41 reviews
€964
Deposit: €320
About this trip
Walk Tuscany at a slower, scenic rhythm on this 11-night guided pilgrimage. The route matches the classic itinerary but spreads two longer stages over shorter days, ideal for comfort, photography, and leisurely arrivals into each town. Explore Lucca, San Miniato, San Gimignano, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Monteriggioni, and Siena with time to enjoy museums, cafés, gelato, and local culture. Includes professional guides, van support, luggage transfers, breakfasts and dinners, and two bonus city days.
What's included
Lodging package
First 2 nights in comfortable hotels, remaining nights in pilgrim dormitory housing along the Via Francigena. Double or shared rooms depending on availability.
Pilgrim credential
E-guidebook
Digital e-guidebook by Pilgrim Paths’ Sandy Brown with stage descriptions, town info, services, and route guidance.
Navigo App
Access to Pilgrim Paths Navigo app with curated, current GPS tracks as a backup to signage along the way.
Local assistance
Phone and message support for questions or issues during the trip.
Full booking support
All lodging reservations organized in advance so you can walk confidently from Lucca to Siena.
What's not included
Optional bag transfer
Luggage transport can be added for an extra fee if you prefer not to carry a full pack.
Flights to Italy
Airfare is not included.
Travel insurance
Insurance is not included but strongly recommended.
Meals
Meals beyond a light breakfast are on your own so you can enjoy local cafés and restaurants.
City lodging taxes
Some lodgings in Italy require a small (€1-3) city tax paid in cash at check-out by each guest.
Entrance fees
Entrance fees to museums, churches, and optional cultural sites.
Personal expenses
Personal purchases such as laundry, wine, snacks, and souvenirs.
Day 1
Arrive in Lucca
Settle into one of Italy’s most elegant small cities. Walk the historic walls, visit San Martino Cathedral, and enjoy dinner in Lucca’s leafy piazzas.
Day 2
Bonus Day in Lucca
A free day to explore Lucca’s museums, churches, towers, and gardens. Optional city bike ride, Cathedral treasures, or the world-class Puccini museum.
Day 3
Lucca to Altopascio - 18.3km
A warm-up, first walk through Lucca's suburbs, featuring Romanesque churches, and bike lanes. Reach Altopascio, long known as a medieval pilgrim town with ancient hospitality traditions.
Day 4
Altopascio to Ponte a Cappiano - 14.3km
Rolling country paths lead toward the hilltop skyline of San Miniato with its cathedral, tower, and scenic panoramic terraces.
Day 5
Ponte a Cappiano to San Miniato -14.3km
Rolling country paths lead toward the hilltop skyline of San Miniato with its cathedral, tower, and scenic panoramic terraces (with private room option this stage extends to Fucecchio at 19.3km).
Day 6
San Miniato to Gambassi Terme - 24.1km
Walk ridge paths through vineyards, olive groves, and wide Tuscan views. End in Gambassi Terme, home to hot springs and a gentle hilltop sunset.
Day 7
Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano - 13.7km
A shorter day through rolling farmland and chestnut woods. Arrive in San Gimignano, the “city of towers,” with time for gelato, museums, and medieval piazzas.
Day 8
San Gimignano to Colle di Val d'Elsa - 12.4km
A comfortable day through rural Tuscany to Colle di Val d’Elsa, known for stone lanes, crystal artisans, and charming medieval streets.
Day 9
Colle Val d'Elsa to Monteriggioni - 15.0km
Pilgrims follow peaceful tracks and vineyards to Monteriggioni’s iconic circular fortress walls.
Day 10
Monteriggioni to Siena - 20.6km
Fields and forest tracks lead toward Siena’s medieval gates. Enter through ancient walls and conclude at Piazza del Campo, one of Italy’s great urban spaces.
Day 11
Bonus Day in Siena
A free day exploring Siena’s museums, Duomo, Gothic palaces, and cafés. Optional wine tastings or day trips to the Crete Senesi.
Day 12
Depart Siena
Transfers and farewells after a week in Tuscany’s golden hills.
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1. 53100 Siena, Province of Siena, Italy
53100 Siena, Province of Siena, ItalyAbout your organizer
Pilgrim Paths
41 reviews
Pilgrim Paths is a family-owned, boutique travel business providing guided tours and custom itineraries for popular European walking and cycling pilgrimages and treks. We handle the logistics and communications so that our clients can focus on their trip rather than the arrangements.
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