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Beauty and adventure await you on this Via Francigena pilgrimage walking tour through Tuscany. Enjoy the best of the Italian countryside as you walk from Lucca to Siena along the ancient pilgrimage route. Panoramic views of rolling hills and vineyard stretch out before you like a painting on this incredible tour.

Moving at your own pace, this self-guided tour takes you to historic towns and villages where you can experience Italy’s famous architecture, art, music, and history. This tour is a feast for the senses as you delight yourself with the sights, sounds, tastes, and scents of the wonderful Tuscan countryside.

Relax and enjoy the experience knowing that details such as accommodations and luggage transfers are managed for you. This tour is part hiking trip, part cultural and historical tour, and all adventure! You’ll never forget your Via Francigena tour from Lucca to Siena!

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Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena

Walk the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Lucca to Siena
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8 days from $875USD
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Duration
8 days
Season
Apr-Oct
Activity
Walking
Type
Self-guided, Private
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Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
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Beauty and adventure await you on this Via Francigena pilgrimage walking tour through Tuscany. Enjoy the best of the Italian countryside as you walk from Lucca to Siena along the ancient pilgrimage route. Panoramic views of rolling hills and vineyard stretch out before you like a painting on this incredible tour.

Moving at your own pace, this self-guided tour takes you to historic towns and villages where you can experience Italy’s famous architecture, art, music, and history. This tour is a feast for the senses as you delight yourself with the sights, sounds, tastes, and scents of the wonderful Tuscan countryside.

Relax and enjoy the experience knowing that details such as accommodations and luggage transfers are managed for you. This tour is part hiking trip, part cultural and historical tour, and all adventure! You’ll never forget your Via Francigena tour from Lucca to Siena!

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Trip highlights

Walk the Via Francigena through Tuscany, with colorful rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and forests.

Sample local delicacies as you travel, enjoying the best of Italian cuisine, gelato, and local wines.

Surround yourself with Italy’s famous art, music, history, and culture.

Visit incredible historic towns, such as Siena and San Gimignano.

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Day 1
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Arrival in Lucca
Travel to Lucca, check in to your hotel then check out the town! Wander past splendid gardens, marvel at the majestic bell tower and be stunned by the impressive Piazza Anfiteatro, a 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre. To get a better perspective, make sure to walk the perimeter along tree-lined walls. This evening, stroll round the town squares to whet your appetite and select a restaurant for dinner.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Lucca
Included Meals
Day 2
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Travel to San Miniato Alto
This morning you wander over to San Martin Cathedral and come face to face, in a literal sense, with the expressive ‘Volto Santo’, famous wooden statue-reliquary of Christ Crucified attributed to Nicodemus. In the afternoon, jump on the train to Fucecchio where you’ll be met for the transfer to your accommodation perched high in the hilltop town of San Miniato Alto.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location Hotel in San Miniato Alto
Included Meals
Day 3
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Walk from San Miniato Alto to Gambassi
Take to a bit of tarmac, then veer off on a spectacular route through quintessential Tuscan countryside in the Val d’Elsa. Thrilling to scenes straight out of the famed Road to Rome diary penned by Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, you stumble upon two exquisite gems: Pieve di Coiano and Pieve a Chianni. Your route ends in Gambassi, home to Florentine nobles since its 14th-century origin.
Distance 7 hours, 25km, 780 m ascent, 655 m descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Gambassi
Included Meals Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
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Walk from Gambassi to San Gimignano
The Via Francigena cuts directly through stunning scenery today, as you make your way to peculiar villages like Collemuccioli and Pieve di Cellole stopping off to visit Santa Maria Sanctuary in Pancole. At the end of the day, San Gimignano invites you to stroll back in history. So go ahead, get lost in its charming medieval atmosphere! Then follow your nose to succulent aromas, peeking into restaurants to select a spot for dinner.
Distance 6 hours, 18km, 595 m ascent, 540 m descent
Overnight Location Hotel in San Gimignano
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 5
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Walk from San Gimignano to Gracciano
The pilgrimage route simply outdoes itself today as you roam toward Rome, hiking up and down the Tuscan hills among vineyards and olive groves, fields and woodlands. If you’re feeling extra energetic, take an optional detour to the fascinating 11th-century Abbey of Santa Maria a Conero.
Distance 6 hours, 21km, 210 m ascent, 205 m descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Gracciano
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 6
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Walk from Gracciano to Monteriggioni
Passing Pieve a Elsa, a site with a thousand-year history where a chapel once stood, you slip further back in time to the ancient Etruscan hot springs at Thermae di Caldane. Next, Strove’s robust Romanesque church awaits as does the bizarre complex at Abbadia a Isola, founded in the palindromic year of 1001. Spend the night in medieval Monteriggioni, where a peculiar crown of towers encircles the village.
Distance 4 hours,13 km, 130 m ascent, 55 m descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Monteriggioni
Included Meals Breakfast
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Walk from Monteriggioni to Siena
Take off on dirt tracks through the classic hills of Montagnola Senese, passing the ancient medieval village of Cerbaia, seemingly lost in time. A pretty story-book castle, ‘Castello della Chiocciola’, sprouts up among groves of trees en route to Pian del Lago, with or without a detour via Il Poggio di Riciano. Revel in the quiet coolness of Renai Forest before you strut proudly through the Porta Camollia, historic pilgrims’ gate into splendid Siena. Tonight you will embrace yet another challenge, choosing the very best place for a farewell dinner!
Distance 6 hours, 20km, 225 m ascent, 245 m descent
Overnight Location Hotel in Siena
Included Meals Breakfast
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Arrivederci Siena!
Your self-guided pilgrimage comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Extra nights in Siena can be booked in advance, allowing time to explore this gorgeous city.
Distance Breakfast
Overnight Location None
Included Meals

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DatesSolo TravellerTwo Single RoomsDouble RoomTriple Room
Apr 1, 2025 to Apr 13, 2025$1,595USD$1,425USD$975USD$875USD
Apr 14, 2025 to May 25, 2025$1,650USD$1,475USD$1,025USD$875USD
May 26, 2025 to Jun 23, 2025$1,675USD$1,525USD$1,025USD$895USD
Jun 24, 2025 to Jul 21, 2025$1,725USD$1,575USD$1,050USD$925USD
Jul 22, 2025 to Aug 25, 2025$1,850USD$1,695USD$1,125USD$975USD
Aug 26, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025$1,725USD$1,575USD$1,050USD$925USD
Sep 25, 2025 to Oct 2, 2025$1,675USD$1,525USD$1,025USD$895USD
Oct 3, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025$1,595USD$1,425USD$975USD$875USD
Optional Extras
Physical Documents (1 copy per booking)$50USD
Transfer Pisa to Lucca (Total up to 4 passenger)$175USD
Transfer Siena to Pisa (Total up to 4 passenger)$325USD
Extra Night in Lucca (Single Room)$125USD
Extra Night in Lucca (Double Room)$150USD
Extra Night in Siena (Single Room)$150USD
Extra Night in Siena (Double Room)$195USD
*Please note that the prices depend on the size of your group
What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 7 nights during the tour are included. You can also book additional nights along the route.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes full transfer from San Miniato train station to accommodation and luggage transfers for other walking days (1 piece per person, up to 20kg).

Also Included

  • Pilgrims's passport
  • Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
  • Access to the trip on navigation app
  • 24-hour telephone assistance

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Travel to Lucca and from Siena
  • Trains or busses wherever necessary
  • Lunches & Dinners not specifically mentioned
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Tourist taxes

Optional Extras

  • Upgrade to single room
  • Additional nights at standard accommodations along the way
  • Private transfer from airport to Lucca
  • Private transfer from Siena to airport

Accommodation for Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena

This tour is based in 3-star hotels and B&Bs. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and great locations. The standard rooms are of double occupancy. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Although the terrain is not too challenging, some distances are quite long.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena Tour?

7 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in the itinerary. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Siena to start this tour?

From Pisa Airport (PSA), you can take a train to Lucca with change in Pisa Centrale station. From Florence Airport (FLR), take a public bus to Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station, and then a train to Lucca (with change in Pisa Centrale).

Is the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour in English?

This tour is not guided, however, the route information and vouchers are provided in English.

Where does the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena Tour end?

On departure, if flying from Pisa airport PSA, you first need to reach Florence by bus. Once in Florence, you need to take a train to Pisa Central Station. From there, you can reach the airport by either bus or train.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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