Highlights Include:
- Explore Florence: Spend a full day soaking in the Renaissance charm of Florence before starting your walk.
- Picturesque Trails: Trek through the rolling hills, tranquil forests, and charming hamlets of Tuscany.
- Camaldoli & Santuario della Verna: Visit historic monastic retreats and sacred sites steeped in serenity.
- Authentic Tuscan Experience: Enjoy handpicked accommodations and local hospitality along the way.
Walking Overview:
- Daily distances range from 8.4 km to 18.9 km, with varied terrain.
- Walkers must be fit enough to complete daily hikes, as transport will not be available after the second day.
- Carry a packed lunch and sufficient water daily, as stops for food and water are limited.
Discover Tuscany’s Spiritual and Natural Beauty
Embark on an unforgettable 8-night walking adventure from the historic city of Florence to one of Italy’s holiest sites, Santuario della Verna. This journey offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, spiritual reflection, and breathtaking Tuscan landscapes.
- Day 1: Fly to Pisa and transfer to Florence
- Day 2: Day to explore Florence
- Day 3: Florence to Pontassieve 18.9 km
- Day 4: Pontassieve to Consuma 17.8 km
- Day 5: Consuma to Stia 16.5 km
- Day 6: Stia to Camaldoli 16.5 km
- Day 7: Camaldoli to Badia Prataglia 8.4 km
- Day 8: Badia Prataglia to Santuario della Verna 17.5 km
- Day 9: Transfer to Pisa airport for flight home
The guides will meet the group at Dublin airport.
CLOTHING & FOOD
This list is recommendations and only covers what you will need for the walking , obviously you will pack other clothes for the evenings.
Footwear, I recommend a light half boot, these can be got in all good outdoor stores. It is advisable to get a pair a half size or a full size bigger than you normally get. Your feet may swell when walking long distances.
Walking pants, they are lightweight and dry quickly. A pair with zip off legs are very handy.Trainers or Sandals for wearing in the evening, giving your feet a rest from the bootsLight rain jacket and rain pants or a poncho.
Walking socks, I use Smartwool hiking socks and they work really well for me. Bridgedale are another good brand.
Light Fleece, always carry it in your day pack as it can get chilly when you stop for a coffee or lunch
Sun Hat, if the weather is hot and sunny you should always cover your head
Sunglasses, to protect your eyes in sunny weather
Sunscreen, this should be applied before breakfast and a few times during the day, even if the sun is not shining!!Warm hat , for the sometimes chilly mornings and evenings
Base Layers, I always use a base layer when walking with a light shirt over it. It keeps the sweat off your back
30 litre day pack , get one with good waist straps so the weight of the bag is on your hips, this will reduce the pressure on your shoulders. It will make the long distances easier.
Water bottle/Platypus/Camelbak
Toilet paper, for when you get caught short. We use a policy of 'Leave No Trace'. All toilet paper should be brought with you and disposed of at your hotel. Nappy bags are handy for this.
Snacks/Energy Bars, essential for walking on the Camino. If energy levels drop a small snack can make the difference. Available in shops over there but some people prefer ones they are used to.
FIRST AID
There will be an extensive first aid kit with your guides but it is good to carry a small first aid kit yourself.
Plasters/Paracetamol/Antihistamines/Antiseptic cream Blister plasters Foot powder or Vaseline for your toes to help prevent blisters. Any medication you may be on.
- 8 nights bed and breakfast
- Transfer from Pisa airport to our Florence hotel
- Transfer from Santuario della Verna to Pisa airport
- Guides x 2
- Transfer to/from accommodation near Pontassieve
- Transfer to/from accommodation in Stia ( we stay two nights there)
- Camino passport
- Luggage transfers , one piece per person
- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Lunch, dinner, packed lunch or beverages
On this trip you will be mostly in the beautiful hills of Tuscany. On the first day of walking there will be places to stop for lunch etc. Every other day will require a packed lunch and enough water for the day to be carried by everyone. There will be taxis available on the first day should people need them and there is a small hamlet halfway through the second day but there will be nowhere to get transport on any day after that, you will have to walk all of it.The walk will be on trails but you will have to have boots! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Please book your flights with Ryanair, Dublin to Pisa return
Please go to intothewestadventures.com to check out our terms and conditions.It is up to each individual to be fit enough to complete the walks each day as taxis will not be an option on this trip. You will be out in the Tuscan hills on trails.