About the tour
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Bologna, Italy
Florence, Italy
Highlights
Following in the footsteps of pilgrims past
Walking along an ancient Roman paved road in the heart of the Apennines forest
Discovering the fossil shells set into the rocks of Mount Adone
Staying in comfortable and welcoming hotels and charming B&Bs
Feasting on culinary delights and tasting superb Chianti wines
Itinerary
Follow in the footsteps of the ancients on the Via Degli Dei, a self-guided walking tour connecting Bologna and Florence over eight days. This moderate trek is ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking a blend of history, nature, and Italian charm. Traverse the legendary 'Way of the Gods,' passing through historic villages, lush beechwoods, and rolling valleys, all while uncovering Roman-era relics and dramatic mountain vistas.
Highlights include walking atop flagstone-paved routes, ascending scenic peaks like Mt. Adone and Mt. Giove, and savoring the first breathtaking glimpse of Florence from the Mugello hills. The unique selling point of this trip is its seamless fusion of ancient history with diverse natural beauty, offering a self-paced exploration of two of Italy's greatest art cities.
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Beautiful, varied walk through Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.
Everything was excellent. Hotels, luggage transfer, hiking app. And the hike itself of course. Beautiful views, hiking the right amount of challenge, enough time to enjoy destinations and experience along the way. Highly recommend.
The Via Degli Dei was a stunning walk. We were blessed with great weather and excellent accommodation and all luggage transportes smoothly. Our only comment would be-the first hotel in Sasso Marconi did not have the kitchen working so only food available was a takeaway pizza. And the hotel bar abd communal areas all shut up at 7.30 so we were confined to our rooms!
A very satisfying hike with some challenging aspects owing to the steepness, and the slipperiness of the path when wet. We had one whole magical day of snow, so do be prepared for the elements! Hiking poles will be your friends. Some long days can be shortened.
Challenging, satisfying and enjoyable in equal measure.
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