Tuscany
Tuscany: trekking tour on the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena

Trekking tour along the Tuscan stretch of the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena, through nature and culture, on the ancient paths of Pilgrims.

The tour in detail

Tour details

7 days

Suitable for anyone in good health and able to walk 5-7 hours per day. Route without particular technical difficulties.

From April to June and from September to October.

Itinerant hiking tour with an expert environmental hiking guide, overnight stays in hostels, convents or B&Bs.

Tour highlights

A trekking tour on the Via Francigena, the most important historical itinerary towards the Eternal City: a journey through history and culture.
Discovering Lucca: its walls, the Guinigi Tower and the even taller Torre delle Ore, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy.
Siena, one of the most picturesque cities in Tuscany, known for its UNESCO-protected center and medieval monuments: Piazza del Campo with the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, the Cathedral, the Baptistery...
The beautiful village of Monteriggioni and its walls mentioned by Dante in his Comedy.
San Gimignano and its 13 towers: a magical village dating back to the 10th century that rises on the hills of the Val d'Elsa, where time seems to have stopped.
The flavors of Tuscany: discover the typical products of the local cuisine!
On request, customize the Via Francigena hiking tour combining other outdoor activities and tours.