Via Francigena: Ivrea to Pavia

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duration 8 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-20308
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Operated in English

Starts Ivrea, Italy
Ends Pavia, Italy

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Stage 2 of the Via Francigena in Italy
Discovering the charming Piedmont town of Ivrea
Arriving in Pavia with its red brick historical centre
Visiting the Basilica of Sant'Andrea in Vercelli
Exploring perfectly preserved medieval villages
Sampling the excellent local food and wine
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Start in Ivrea and end in Pavia, the trip "Via Francigena: Ivrea To Pavia" is a self-guided walking trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Robbio, Ticino Valley Natural Park, Ivrea and 6 other destinations in Italy. "Via Francigena: Ivrea To Pavia" is a private trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Follow old trails through ancient hamlets and past impressive castles on the Francigena Way, the Italian Camino, between Ivrea and Pavia. From Canterbury in England to Rome in Italy, the 1900km "Francigena Way" dates back to the 11th century when pilgrims travelled across Europe on foot to visit the site of Martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul in Rome. With the modernisation of Europe and the shifting of borders the route became obsolete, until a recent revival of the pilgrimage making it one of the most exciting pilgrimage trails in Europe today. This section travels through the plains of Piedmont. From March to May the rice fields are flooded and treat you to a wonderful view of the "chequered sea". At other times of the year you will spot herons and egrets. The trail continues into the Lombardy region before ending in Pavia. Here you can enjoy the artistic wealth of Pavia's old town, while reveling in the vivacity of the student quarters.

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Day 1 : Arrive Ivrea
Day 2 : Pass tiny villages to Viverone (6hrs, 20km/12.5mi)
Day 3 : Walk along tiny country roads to Santhia (6hrs, 17km/10.5mi)
Day 4 : Across the plains to Vercelli (7hrs, 29km/18mi)
Day 5 : Train to Robbio, walk in the countryside to Mortara (4hrs, 14km/8.5mi)
Day 6 : Through woods, fields and small towns to Garlasco (7hrs, 21km/13mi)
Day 7 : A charming walk to the Ticino Valley Natural Park and Pavia (7hrs, 24km/14.9mi)
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

Meals

7 breakfasts. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices.

Others

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps plus a guidebook (one per booking)
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 - the pilgrim's passport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Ivrea and from Pavia
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
Tourist Tax - allow approx EUR2 per day - payable directly to the hotel
Train from Vercelli to Robbio on day 5 (payable locally, approx EUR4)
Items of a personal nature

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