Highlights:
- The Etruscan culture and heritage- The medieval neighbourhood in Viterbo
- Rome, the eternal City with St. Peter, Coliseum and Fori Imperiali.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: ViterboIndividual arrival in Viterbo. Dinner not included and overnight stay in charming B&B in Viterbo.
Day 2: Viterbo - Vetralla (4,30 hours hiking, + 200 – 200 mt. 17 km)From the fortified town of Viterbo and the medieval quarter of S. Pellegrino, the route follows the ancient "Via Cave", an Etruscan road dug into the underground leading to the Tarquinia Necropolis. The overnight stay in the agriturismo close to the walnut and olive field, will be very relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay in a charming hotel in the countryside of Vetralla. (B-D)
Day 3: Vetralla - Sutri (5,30 hours hiking, + 300 – 350 mt. 23 km)After the ancient ruins of "Orlando Towers", you reach Capranica and elegant hamlet sitting on a tuff hill. The highlight of the day is the Roman amphitheater built with tuff and the monumental Etruscan Necropolis of Sutri. Dinner not included and overnight stay in B&B in Sutri. (B)
Day 4: Sutri - Campagnano (6,00 hours hiking / + 250 m – 220 m 24,5 km )Complete day through fields, woods, lakes and waterfalls. The area around Campagnano is a mainly agricultural area and encompasses the town of Monterosi and the near lake with lotus flowers, the largest lake of Bracciano. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Campagnano. (B-D)
Day 5: Campagnano – Roma (6hour hiking ; -200 mt + 50 mt, 22 km)Last long stage towards the Eternal City. We walk across the lovely village of Formello and go on through the Veio Natural Park to the North of Rome. Homeland of the Etruscan civilization, the area of the park is made of tuff hills and a well-preserved riverside environment. Dinner not included and overnight stay near Rome. (B)
Day 6: Rome (2h30 hiking,: +30 - 30; 10 km)We end our journey through History towards the Vatican, the final aim of the Francigena Way. This journey is an easy walk across the city of Rome, avoiding traffic. We eventually get to St Peter's Cathedral. Free visit of some of the most important monuments of the city. Dinner not included and overnight stay in Hotel/B&B in Rome( B)
Day 7: RomaAfter breakfast end of tour
Note meals: B (Breakfast); L(lunch); D (dinner)
Skill level: medium, 4,30 to 6,00 hours walking each day, well marked large and paved paths. A prior hiking experience is recommended.
Accommodation: 6 nights in hotel *** and B&B , based on twin/triple ensuite room sharing
Equipment: trekking shoes, wind and water proof jacket, hat and gloves, bathing suit, sun glasses and sun cream.
Included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
Not included:
- 6 nights' accommodation with b&b treatment- Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7
- 2 dinners included as described in the program
- Local Assistance in case of emergency
- Maps, road book and description of the tour
