Cycle the Via Francigena - Siena to Rome

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The Via Francigena is well signed and has a lot of different scenery, wheat and hazelnut farms, forests old towns etc and great different accommodation each night.

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9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Siena, Italy

Rome, Italy

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Highlights

Exploring the renowned cities of Siena and Rome

Admiring the sunset over Lake Bolsena

Cycling on the old Via Cassia and to ancient Etruscan roads

Discovering the thermal pool in Bagno Vignoni, the amphitheatre of Sutri, and the pilgrim district in Viterbo

Enjoying delicious Italian delicacies along the way

Itinerary

The 'Cycle the Via Francigena - Siena to Rome' tour is your gateway to Italy’s postcard-worthy landscapes and ancient heritage. Over 9 moderate days, experienced travelers and seniors will pedal from Siena’s medieval charm through the rolling hills of Tuscany, the villages of Umbria, and the tranquil shores of Lake Bolsena, arriving triumphantly in Rome. Along the route, admire Bagno Vignoni’s thermal pool, Radicofani’s fortress, and Viterbo’s pilgrim district, while savoring the flavors of Brunello di Montalcino and cacio di Pienza. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, this self-guided bicycle trip perfectly blends scenic beauty, history, and Italian gastronomy—the true USP of this unforgettable journey.

day 1Arrive Siena

Make your own way to the first hotel in Siena. Siena is one of the most beautiful towns along the Francigena. You can spend time walking through its paved streets, looking for coats-of-arms on the walls of the contradas, or climbing the Torre del Mangia to enjoy a unique view over the town. A visit to the Duomo is not to be missed and you will marvel at its black and white columns. If you are lucky you will be able to witness a festival in one of the contradas, and see the work of the skilled flag-throwers, before sitting down at a table in Piazza del Campo to enjoy a plate of pici all’aglione for dinner, admiring the illuminated Palazzo Pubblico square.

day 2Cycle to San Quirico d'Orcia past vineyards and fortified towns (54km/33.5mi)

day 3Enjoy fabulous views of the Val D’Orcia enroute to Radicofani (37 or 42km/23 or 26mi)

day 4Cycle along the old Via Cassia to Lake Bolsena (55 or 60km/34 or 37mi)

day 5Continue through woods and olive groves to Viterbo (33km/20.5mi)

day 6Cycle to Sutri and its Roman amphitheatre (38km/23.5mi)

day 7Continue to Formello past the Mount Gelato waterfalls and Veio Nature Park (34km/21mi)

day 8Final stage across the countryside of Lazio to Rome (34km/21mi)

day 9Trip concludes in Rome

What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights in charming B&Bs and 3 star hotels (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €18-20)

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Others

Digital information pack including route notes and maps per room booked, plus app to download and navigate the routeLuggage transfer from day 2 to day 8 (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 65 x 40 x 30 cm per person). Supplement applies for excessHybrid 21 speed rental bike with smartphone holder, panniers, helmet, lock and repair kit (e-bike available on request - supplement applies)Pilgrim passportEmergency hotline

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