Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Young Adults
- duration 10 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-20312
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- Operated in English
- Stage 8 of the Via Francigena in Italy
- Visiting the beautiful towns of Orvieto, Viterbo and Rome
- Exploring the spectacular landscapes and fascinating countryside including Lake Bolsena and the truff gorges
- Walking through charming ancient Etruscan villages and historical sites
- Staying in small, comfortable, family-run accommodations and sampling delicious regional culinary specialities
- Discovering the Regional Park of Sutri and its Roman amphitheatre
- The sense of achievement entering Rome to reach St Peters Cathedral
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Journey by foot along the last section of the old pilgrimage route across Europe to Rome. 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 trip takes in the last section of the trail through to Rome, passing by ancient relics and hill top towns. If you have walked the previous section from Siena you will start in Acquapendente, otherwise you will start in Orvieto. The first walk takes you down to the charming lake town of Bolsena, then passes through medieval town Montefiascone, known for its great wine, and then continues through woods and by Abbeys as you approach the Eternal City of Rome. En route stay in atmospheric farm houses and small family run hotels, soaking up the fine hospitality that has characterised the route for centuries.
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Day 1 : Arrive Orvieto (or Acquapendente)
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Day 2 : Descend to Bolsena (5 or 7-8hrs, 16km/10mi or 22.8km/14.25mi)
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Day 3 : Walk along the crest of hills to Montefiascone (5hrs, 16km/9.9mi)
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Day 4 : Continue to Viterbo (6hrs, 18km/11mi)
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Day 5 : Through Etruscan countryside to Vetralla (6hrs, 17km/10.5mi)
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Day 6 : Walk to Sutri via the tiny village of Capranica (7hrs, 25.5km/16mi)
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Day 7 : Walk across fields to Monterosi and on to Campagnano di Roma (7hrs, 24.5km/15mi)
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Day 8 : Follow country trails to La Giustiniana (8hrs, 27km/16.9mi)
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Day 9 : Final walk into Rome (5hrs, 17km/10.6mi)
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Day 10 : Trip concludes
- 9 nights in 3 star hotels and agriturismo / B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €14-17 in total per person)
- 9 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches, 2 dinners: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, 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.
- Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps plus an electronic route book
- 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
- Pilgrim Passport
- Travel to Orvieto or Acquapendente and from Rome
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- 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
- Travel insurance
- Tourist Tax - allow approximately EUR1-3.5 per person per day - payable directly to the hotel
- Items of a personal nature
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceVia Francigena: Orvieto to Rome 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.
VisaFor this Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome 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 TravelersA 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 MeasuresThis 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.
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- Do I need to book this tour early? I’m interested in going on this tour at a later date.
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I am elderly, but in good shape and used to walking. Do you think I will be able to handle the Orvieto to Rome walk?
The tour operator grades the Ovierto to Rome as a moderate trip. There is on average about 5-7 hours walking each day. The terrain is quite hilly, but overall with the route is more of a descent into Rome. It is a self-guided trip so you can walk at your own pace and take transport if you wish. For clients who are over 70 years old, we would require a doctor/GP to complete a medical form to confirm they are fit enough to participate.