April 24-May 3-8, 2027:
Via Francigena, Italy
Lucca to Siena or Rome via San Gimignano
11-16 nights, 8-13 walking days. Moderately hilly terrain. The Tuscan section of this millenial pilgrimage trail stretching from Canterbury to the Vatican is said to be the most beautiful of all pilgrimages, from medieval walled Lucca to the ancient towers of San Gimignano to the sublime Renaissance architecture and art of Siena. Optional extension to Rome adds 5 days. The food and wines of the region are justly famous. Comfortable accommodations in small hotels. inns, and the occasional monastery, as well as certain ground transportation en route included. Also includes daily bag transfer during the walking days. Most meals, airfare and transportation to Lucca and return from Siena or Rome are NOT included. Max 8 persons.
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Custom Itineraries on the Ways Less Traveled:
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Camino del Norte:
San Sebastián to Oviedo via Bilbao: For many, the most scenically beautiful Camino, tracing the north coast over cliffs, stunning beaches and jewel-like small towns, and the cities of Bilbao and Santander.
Camino Vasco Interior:
San Sebastián to Burgos: Traverses the Basque heartland and its capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, passing through the Tunnel of St Adrian, a narrow and steep route through the Cantabrian mountains used by the Romans 2000 years ago.
Camino Aragonés:
Somport (France) to Puente la Reina: this solitary but stunning way descends from the high Pyrenees at the French/Spanish border to the charming medieval town of Jaca, then passes through rural Aragón and Navarra, paralleling the jagged peaks always visible to the north, to join the French way at Puente la Reina.
Camino Via de la Plata:
Seville to Salamanca: largely follows the ancient road built by the Roman emperors, passing through Seville, Mérida, Cáceres and Salamanca.
Camino del Baztán
Bayonne (France) to Pamplona: An exquisitely rural and solitary route through both the French and Spanish sides of the Basque country.
…And many more!
The enormous popularity of the Camino de Santiago, primarily the so-called “French” route to Santiago, means relatively crowded conditions along its entire length, especially from mid spring to early autumn. It’s a fantastic trip nonetheless, whether you are doing all of it or only a segment, and one that every first-time pilgrim should experience. HOWEVER…
For those who have already done all or part of the Francés, the stunning but much less busy Portuguese alternatives may be attractive.
For those who really prefer a quieter or more solitary experience, we can offer many custom itineraries along some of the lesser-traveled pilgrimage routes in Spain, France and Italy.