Following the Via Francigena through Tuscany
An itinerary following the Via Francigena from Florence to Siena through medieval towns, artisan traditions and Tuscan landscapes, with short walks along the ancient road.
32. Florence to Siena, the ancient road
$3,850.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 10
Nights 8
Price (From) $3,850.00
Participants (Min.) 21
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from New York to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
A relaxed first walk through Florence’s historic center introduce you to its streets and piazzas, the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio.
Welcome dinner. -
DAY 3: FLORENCE, THE CITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
In the morning, explore the monumental heart of Florence: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Discover why Florence became a center of Renaissance art, architecture and ideas.
In the afternoon, continue through the historic center toward the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. Visit one of Florence’s major art collections to learn about the artists and ideas that transformed European culture. Enjoy time to explore Florence’s streets and piazzas. Dinner. -
DAY 4: FLORENCE, BEYOND THE MASTERPIECES
In the morning, cross the Arno into the Oltrarno, a neighborhood long associated with Florence’s artisans and workshops. Discover a side of the Renaissance city where traditional skills are still passed from one generation to the next.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on artisan workshop devoted to a Florentine craft, such as leatherworking, marbled paper or bookbinding. You will try the technique and create something to take home as a personal memory of Florence.
Dinner. -
DAY 5: ON THE VIA FRANCIGENA, FROM SAN MINIATO TO SAN GIMIGNANO
In the morning, leave Florence and travel by private coach to San Miniato, a historic stop on the Via Francigena. You are introduced to the ancient route and receive your personal Via Francigena Credential, the pilgrim’s passport that will accompany them throughout the journey. The first stamp marks the start of this experience along the road. A short, easy walk on a selected stretch of the Via Francigena offers a chance to experience the Tuscan countryside at a slower pace.
In the afternoon, continue toward San Gimignano, whose medieval towers form one of Tuscany’s most recognizable skylines. If the route and conditions allow, you will walk a short final stretch, approaching the town on foot as its towers come into view.
Explore San Gimignano’s medieval streets and piazzas before continuing to the hotel in the Val d’Elsa countryside. Check in and dinner. -
DAY 6: VOLTERRA STONE, HISTORY & TUSCAN FLAVORS
Full-day excursion to Volterra and the Tuscan countryside by private coach. In the morning, explore Volterra, a hill town where Etruscan, Roman and medieval history meet. Walk through its historic center and visit a traditional alabaster workshop to meet local artisans and watch them shape this distinctive stone by hand.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on Tuscan cooking experience. Guided by local hosts, you will learn about regional ingredients and traditions as you prepare a local specialty. The experience concludes with everyone sharing the food you have made together! Return to the hotel and dinner. -
DAY 7: MONTERIGGIONI AND SIENA, ALONG THE VIA FRANCIGENA
In the morning, leave the Val d’Elsa and return to the Via Francigena. Take a short, easy and scenic walk toward Monteriggioni. As its medieval walls and towers come into view, you experience the memorable approach to a fortified village on foot.
Explore Monteriggioni and collect another stamp in the Via Francigena Credential.
In the afternoon, continue by private coach to Siena and check in at the hotel. Take a first walk through the city’s medieval streets to Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena. Learn how the Via Francigena passed through the city and how Siena welcomed travelers and pilgrims for centuries.
Dinner. -
DAY 8: SIENA, A CITY OF CONTRADE
In the morning, explore Siena’s historic center, including Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico and the Cathedral. Walk through the narrow streets and neighborhoods that preserve the character of the medieval city.
In the afternoon, discover one of Siena’s most distinctive traditions: the Contrade. If arrangements permit, visit a Contrada and learn how these historic communities shape local identity and everyday life far beyond their role in the famous Palio.
Dinner. -
DAY 9: VAL D'ORCIA, THE ROAD THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE
In the morning, travel by private coach through the landscapes of the Val d’Orcia to San Quirico d’Orcia, a historic town on the Via Francigena. Explore the village, then walk a short, easy and scenic section of the ancient route among hills, fields and cypress trees.
In the afternoon, continue to Bagno Vignoni, known for the remarkable thermal pool at the center of its village square and its long history of welcoming travelers. Return to Siena for a farewell dinner. Students can look back through their Via Francigena Credentials and the stamps collected along the journey—a personal record of their time in Tuscany. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from New York to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN FIRENZE
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
A relaxed first walk through Florence’s historic center introduce you to its streets and piazzas, the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio.
Welcome dinner. -
DAY 3: FLORENCE, THE CITY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
In the morning, explore the monumental heart of Florence: Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Discover why Florence became a center of Renaissance art, architecture and ideas.
In the afternoon, continue through the historic center toward the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. Visit one of Florence’s major art collections to learn about the artists and ideas that transformed European culture. Enjoy time to explore Florence’s streets and piazzas. Dinner. -
DAY 4: FLORENCE, BEYOND THE MASTERPIECES
In the morning, cross the Arno into the Oltrarno, a neighborhood long associated with Florence’s artisans and workshops. Discover a side of the Renaissance city where traditional skills are still passed from one generation to the next.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on artisan workshop devoted to a Florentine craft, such as leatherworking, marbled paper or bookbinding. You will try the technique and create something to take home as a personal memory of Florence.
Dinner. -
DAY 5: ON THE VIA FRANCIGENA, FROM SAN MINIATO TO SAN GIMIGNANO
In the morning, leave Florence and travel by private coach to San Miniato, a historic stop on the Via Francigena. You are introduced to the ancient route and receive your personal Via Francigena Credential, the pilgrim’s passport that will accompany them throughout the journey. The first stamp marks the start of this experience along the road. A short, easy walk on a selected stretch of the Via Francigena offers a chance to experience the Tuscan countryside at a slower pace.
In the afternoon, continue toward San Gimignano, whose medieval towers form one of Tuscany’s most recognizable skylines. If the route and conditions allow, you will walk a short final stretch, approaching the town on foot as its towers come into view.
Explore San Gimignano’s medieval streets and piazzas before continuing to the hotel in the Val d’Elsa countryside. Check in and dinner. -
DAY 6: VOLTERRA STONE, HISTORY & TUSCAN FLAVORS
Full-day excursion to Volterra and the Tuscan countryside by private coach. In the morning, explore Volterra, a hill town where Etruscan, Roman and medieval history meet. Walk through its historic center and visit a traditional alabaster workshop to meet local artisans and watch them shape this distinctive stone by hand.
In the afternoon, take part in a hands-on Tuscan cooking experience. Guided by local hosts, you will learn about regional ingredients and traditions as you prepare a local specialty. The experience concludes with everyone sharing the food you have made together! Return to the hotel and dinner. -
DAY 7: MONTERIGGIONI AND SIENA, ALONG THE VIA FRANCIGENA
In the morning, leave the Val d’Elsa and return to the Via Francigena. Take a short, easy and scenic walk toward Monteriggioni. As its medieval walls and towers come into view, you experience the memorable approach to a fortified village on foot.
Explore Monteriggioni and collect another stamp in the Via Francigena Credential.
In the afternoon, continue by private coach to Siena and check in at the hotel. Take a first walk through the city’s medieval streets to Piazza del Campo, the heart of Siena. Learn how the Via Francigena passed through the city and how Siena welcomed travelers and pilgrims for centuries.
Dinner. -
DAY 8: SIENA, A CITY OF CONTRADE
In the morning, explore Siena’s historic center, including Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico and the Cathedral. Walk through the narrow streets and neighborhoods that preserve the character of the medieval city.
In the afternoon, discover one of Siena’s most distinctive traditions: the Contrade. If arrangements permit, visit a Contrada and learn how these historic communities shape local identity and everyday life far beyond their role in the famous Palio.
Dinner. -
DAY 9: VAL D'ORCIA, THE ROAD THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE
In the morning, travel by private coach through the landscapes of the Val d’Orcia to San Quirico d’Orcia, a historic town on the Via Francigena. Explore the village, then walk a short, easy and scenic section of the ancient route among hills, fields and cypress trees.
In the afternoon, continue to Bagno Vignoni, known for the remarkable thermal pool at the center of its village square and its long history of welcoming travelers. Return to Siena for a farewell dinner. Students can look back through their Via Francigena Credentials and the stamps collected along the journey—a personal record of their time in Tuscany. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private coach bus
– Long distance transfer via private coach bus
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 8 Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
TERMS&CONDITIONS
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
- SUPERCIAO TOUR STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
90 days or more prior to departure: Full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee*.
89 to 66 days prior to departure: Full refund minus a $450 cancellation fee*.
65 to 30 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of the Program Fee*.
29 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued. - CANCELLATION WITH REPLACEMENT**
90 days or more prior to departure- Full refund less the non-refundable $250 cancellation fee*.
89 – 66 days prior to departure – Full refund less a $ 350 substitution fee*.
65 days or less prior to departure- Replacement can no longer be accepted.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Civil Liability Insurance – Nobis – Policy n.203118346
(2.100.000 € casualty – 2.100.000 € person – 2.100.000 € damages of personal belongings/animals). - Accident and Personal Injury Policy – Zurich – Policy n. 040D6317
(50.000 € death – 50.000 € permanent disability – 1000 € medical expenses – 50 € daily hospital allowance). - Guarantee Fund, Multi-risk Travel Policy, Cancellations and Bankruptcies – Nobis – Policy n.203111335
- Legal protection – Arag – Policy n.31867871
- American insurance for the cancellation of the trip is optional at additional cost.
