Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena

Best price guaranteed
No booking fees

5 Based on 12 Reviews

Previous Next

See Itinerary

duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-20310
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Lucca, Italy
Ends Siena, Italy

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Stage 6 of the Via Francigena in Italy
Walk the historic town walls of Lucca
Following in the footsteps of pilgrims from centuries ago
Being immersed in the classic Tuscan countryside of vineyards and picturesque rolling hills
Visiting the charming UNESCO towns of San Gimignano and Siena
Staying in comfortable and welcoming hotels and charming B&Bs
Feasting on culinary delights and tasting superb Chianti wines
Exploring the round walls of Monteriggioni
Show more

Start in Lucca and end in Siena, the tour "Via Francigena: Lucca To Siena" is a guided trekking and hiking trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through San Gimignano, San Miniato Alto, Lucca and 6 other destinations in Italy. "Via Francigena: Lucca To Siena" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Journey by foot through Tuscan hills and countryside on the Via Francigena, the Italian Camino, between the charming towns of Lucca and Siena. Spectacular landscapes, fascinating Tuscan countryside full of vineyards, charming UNESCO towns and picturesque rolling hills are just some of the highlights on this section of the Via Francigena. Northern Tuscany has so much to be discovered, especially for those travelling on foot. Starting in Lucca, you can spend a day visiting its beautiful gardens and villas, or discovering some of the nearly one hundred churches that characterise this beautiful town. The first part of this walk takes you through the open and flat lands of the Val d'Elsa. You then enter the Tuscan Hills. The second half of the tour takes you back in time, exploring narrow streets and buildings of some of the most renowned medieval towns in Tuscany, including San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. As you reach Siena the landscape surrounding you is full of open, green rolling hills. Stay in comfortable, family-run accommodation where you can sample the delicious culinary delights of Tuscany.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive Lucca
Day 2 : Explore Lucca, afternoon train to San Miniato Alto
Day 3 : Through the Val d'Elsa countryside to Gambassi (7hrs, 25km/12.5mi)
Day 4 : Walk to the medieval town of San Gimignano (6hrs, 18km/11mi)
Day 5 : Over rolling hills and past vineyards to Colle Val d’Elsa (6hrs, 21km/13mi)
Day 6 : Continue to Monteriggioni (4hrs, 13km/8mi)
Day 7 : Walk to Siena (6hrs, 20km/12.5mi)
Day 8 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&B's on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Transfer from San Miniato Basso train station to your hotel in San Miniato Alto

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner: Breakfasts are usually continental and can vary from breads, pastries, tea, coffee & juices, to hot cooked breakfast, cold meats, cheeses, yogurts and fruits. The included dinner in Gambassi Terme is a 3 course experience, usually starting with a salad or pasta dish, followed by either a chicken, red meat or fish dish with seasonal vegetables & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.

Others

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a route book per room booked
Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess
Emergency hotline and SMS alert
Credenziale - pilgrim's passport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Lucca and from Siena
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance
Entrance fees
Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Excess luggage
Train ticket day 2 from Lucca to Fucecchio (allow approximately EUR8)
Tourist Tax - allow approximately EUR2 per day - payable directly to the hotel
Items of a personal nature

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 12 reviews

Anonymous
On Jul 09 2024

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Wonderful to be able to walk amongst the vines and olive trees of Tuscany and feel the country. Suggest add swimmers and travel towel to packing list so might swim in the streams along the walks. Being able to swim and enjoy a... Read more

Anonymous
On Oct 31 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

They were a great company to deal with when organising our recent walk through Tuscany. From the moment I contacted them they were prompt to reply, professional and always very helpful. All the arrangements went smoothly and the... Read more

Anonymous
On Oct 17 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The trip was everything we hoped it would be. The hotels were of good standard and nicely varied in location and ambiance. The baggage was always there when we arrived. We liked that we did not stay in busy locations and... Read more

Anonymous
On Sep 20 2023

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The walk was challenging at times but overall was a fantastic experience and we were satisfied we achieved it. Beautiful scenery, clearly marked trails, detailed and easy to follow route instructions, good accommodation (some... Read more

Read more reviews

REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.

Why Book with Bookmundi

Earn USD 42+ in travel credits.
Best price guaranteed.
No credit card or booking fees.
100% financial protection.
Carbon neutral tours.

25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

Read more reasons to book with Bookmundiless

What are customers saying about Bookmundi

Excellent

4.65 Average 708 Reviews

Anonymous

Provide quick and speedy response throughout my booking process. Anna... Read more

Verified Purchase 5 days ago

Anonymous

Maria has been very helpful with our booking. She answered our... Read more

Verified Purchase 6 days ago

Les

My rating would have been 5 stars had it not been for the issue with... Read more

Verified Purchase 2 weeks ago

Anonymous

I am very happy with the help of Peter. He did great work and was... Read more

Verified Purchase 1 month ago

Marvic

I am only in the booking stage. My tour is in July. However, I... Read more

Verified Purchase 1 month ago

James

This review is for Mr. James Harrison. Mr. Harrison has been very... Read more

1 month ago

Lev

We two retired brothers already toured 45 countries have been... Read more

Verified Purchase 1 month ago

Anonymous

Maria was wonderfully supportive when she learned that the trip I... Read more

1 month ago

Jennie

Now that our tour is over, I just wanted to take the opportunity to... Read more

2 months ago

William

I highly recommend BookMundi for your... Read more

2 months ago

Nathan

I found the customer service from James to be both very helpful and... Read more

2 months ago

Lucie

Hice un Tour de Tapas con Born Bike Tours Barcelona, me fue muy bien... Read more

2 months ago

Marion

J'ai eu la chance de participer à un tour en vélo organisé par... Read more

2 months ago

Anonymous

Now that our Tibet tour is over, I just wanted to take the... Read more

2 months ago

Anonymous

Nice... Read more

Verified Purchase 2 months ago

Anonymous

J'ai adoré mon expérience avec les guides de Born Bike Tour... Read more

2 months ago

Corentin

J'ai récemment participé au tour en vélo organisé par Born Bike... Read more

2 months ago

Maggie

Although my trip to Taiwan did not go ahead on two occasions because... Read more

Verified Purchase 2 months ago

Katia

My father and I went to Tibet with the Great Tibet Tour last week.... Read more

2 months ago

Anonymous

In April, I had an exciting trip to Tibet with the Great Tibet Tour.... Read more

2 months ago

Dipti

Maria was very helpful in answering... Read more

2 months ago

GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes

CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 October 2024, a deposit of 192 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?

If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.

Get help

TRIP DETAILS Expand All

Notes