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The classic city view of Florence
Via Degli Dei: Bologna to Florence
Hiking high above the Ligurian coastline in the Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre Walk
7 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Explore the stunning Cinque Terre along
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Follow the ‘Way of the Gods’ on an ancient
Roman route from Bologna to Florence
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bologna 2 | Walk to Sasso Marconi via the magnificent covered road, the Portico di San Luca (6hrs) 3 | Transfer to Badolo, ascend Monte Adone with its characteristic stone towers, continue to Monzuno (5hrs) 4 | Follow the ‘Flaminia Militaire’ ancient Roman road as you walk to Bruscoli (6hrs) 5 | Walk to San Piero a Sieve via the Passo della Futa and military cemetery (6 or 8hrs) 6 | Pass by the Castello del Trebbio, a former home of the Medici family, enroute to Olmo (7hrs) 7 | Walk to Fiesole, overlooking Florence before continuing to the city (4hrs) 8 | Trip concludes Florence
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in a range of simple to 3 star hotels / agriturismo on a twin share basis (hotel taxes payable locally ‐ allow EUR10) TRANSPORT: luggage transfer daily, transfer on day 3 BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, 7 day emergency assistance & pilgrim passport
Hilltop Towns of Italy
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
HOTEL / AGRITURISMO
GRADE 3
Bologna
a series of 15th century footpaths
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Corniglia 2 | Walk to the colourful towns of Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare (3.5hrs) 3 | Walk to Levanto with time for a swim before returning to Corniglia (4.5hrs) 4 | Circuit walk from Lerici (3.5hrs) 5 | Corniglia, Volastra, Riomaggiore: the sea of vines walk (4.5hrs) 6 | A cliff hike to the ancient Roman city of Porto Venere (Port of Venus) or day trip by train to Pisa (4hrs) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMO‐ DATION: 6 nights studio apartment (Category C) on a twin share basis (upgrades available (Category A & B) to accommodate up to 4 people) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per apartment booked & assistance from our on site representative (Note: train, bus, ferry and national park ticket extra ‐ allow EUR60pp)
NOTES: high seasson is from 1 Jul to 31 Aug ‐ supplement applies. 2 bedroom apartment is configured with one twin bedded room and one double bed room. The trip notes describe 5 walks. An additional 2 walks are provided in our route book including a hike to Portofino.
HOTEL / B&B
GRADE 2
APARTMENT
GRADE 1
Italy Corniglia
Daily from 1 Mar to 23 Nov, except Jul & Aug (Saturday & Sunday only)
Uncover Italy’s enchanting hilltop towns on foot
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Orvieto 2 | Transfer to Civita di Bagnoregio with its striking position above the Tiber River valley, walk to Orvieto (5‐6.5hrs) 3 | Walk through a fertile landscape to Bolsena (5hrs) 4 | Transfer to Sovana, walk to Pitigliano (3.5hrs) 5 | Loop walk from Pitigliano (3‐5hrs) 6 | Walk to Sorana with its impressive Orsini fortress (5hrs) 7 | Loop walk from Sorano (5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3‐4 star hotels and B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked, luggage transfer on days 2, 3, 4 & 6 & emergency hotline PLUS: Transfer from Orvieto to Civita di Bagnoregio and Bolsena to Sovana
DATES
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Monzuno
Italy Olmo
DATES
daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
Bruscoli Florence
Sorano
Orvieto Bolsena
Italy
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