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Walk the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Montefiascone to Rome
Visit well-preserved ancient Etruscan villages and historical sites: necropolis, the Fortress of the Popes.
Experience the natural beauty of fascinating countryside: the Lake of Bolsena and tuff stone gorges.
Stay in small, comfortable, family run accommodations with delicious culinary specialities along your route.
Complete your journey in the spectacular St. Peter’s Square beside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
A journey on the Via Francigena is like traveling back in time, and this self-guided route takes you from Montefiascone to Rome. Walk between lovely historic villages and through scenic Lazio countryside before reaching the incomparable city of Rome. This tour along the Via Francigena combines history, culture, nature, adventure, tradition, and great food into one amazing experience.
Discover why pilgrims and tourists from around the world are drawn to walk the historic and scenic Via Francigena through the Italian countryside, ending in the beautiful city of Rome. Surround yourself with art, culture, architecture and history as you explore small villages and medieval towns along the way.
A journey on the Via Francigena is like traveling back in time, and this self-guided route takes you from Montefiascone to Rome. Walk between lovely historic villages and through scenic Lazio countryside before reaching the incomparable city of Rome. This tour along the Via Francigena combines history, culture, nature, adventure, tradition, and great food into one amazing experience.
Discover why pilgrims and tourists from around the world are drawn to walk the historic and scenic Via Francigena through the Italian countryside, ending in the beautiful city of Rome. Surround yourself with art, culture, architecture and history as you explore small villages and medieval towns along the way.
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Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Montefiascone
Arrive in of Montefiascone, perched on top of a hill overlooking the Bolsena lake. This Papel town has many medieval monuments and churches worth visiting.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Montefiascone
Meals: None
Day 2 Walk to Viterbo
The route from Montefiascone is along a plain that divides the Bolsena Lake from the Cimini Mountains. The outline of the hills is sometimes mild and allow wide sights on the whole territory. There are no residential areas along the route, but there are some old drinking fountains. Arrive in Viterbo and take some time to visit the lovely old town. Dinner on your own in one of the restaurants in town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Viterbo
Distance: 6 hours, 18 km, 174m ascent, 430m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Walk to Vetralla
On the first part of today’s itinerary, you will be exploring the Etruscan hollow roads then you will immerse in the typical Etruscan countryside. There are no villages along the way to Vetralla.
Dinner is included at the accommodation tonight.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vetralla
Distance: 6 hours, 21 km, 548m ascent, 547m descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Walk to Sutri via Capranica
Today the route is quite long. From Vetralla you walk along the volcano side, which crater was occupied by the Lake Vico in the past. Continue the itinerary across the Etruscan countryside until you reach the tiny village of Capranica. From here you walk down to a tuff gorge by following the stream. The track is very striking but sometimes it could be difficult because of the water flow. Finally arrive at you accommodation in Sutri where you can enjoy a nice dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sutri
Distance: 7 hours, 24 km, 376m ascent, 838m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Walk to Campagnano di Roma
The first section of the route moves across fields till Monterosi till you reach the Monte Gelatowaterfalls, a park where you can rest and have a bath. Then you walk along a panoramic excavated street leading to Campagnano doors.
To shorten the day’s walk it is possible to pre-arrange a morning transfer to the picturesque village of Monterosi, from where you walk to Campagnano di Roma.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Campagnano di Roma
Distance: 7 hours, 24 km, 279m ascent, 302m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Walk to La Giustiniana
The day’s excursion is along the Roman countryside. The itinerary is quite flat with dirt roads or country trails, with just some hill in the final part. You will need to cross a stream and this could be more difficult just in particular conditions of water flow.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Giustiniana
Distance: 8 hours, 25 km, 451m ascent, 636m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Walk to Rome with public transports
After breakfast, you set off for the last leg of your modern day ‘pilgrimage’ along the Via Francigena to Rome – the ‘Eternal City’. You can choose to reach Rome by public transportation or walk your way to Rome. Part of the walk to the city is through the Insugherata park, a beautiful natural reserve a few steps away from the bustling city. As you approach the eternal city you can stop for a triumphant photograph at the Monte Mario Belvedere. From here you are able to see a glimpse of the dome of Saint Peter’s, before descending towards the city to finally reach Piazza San Pietro, your ending point and that of many pilgrims throughout the centuries.
You will be immediately fascinated by the magnificent history, monuments and archaeological areas of Rome. Discover the city’s amazing restaurants and traditional cuisine. If you want to maximise your time in Rome it is possible to skip most of today’s walk by taking a local bus and train.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rome
Distance: 5 hours, 18 km, 360m ascent, 450m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Arrivederci Rome!
The trip and our services end after breakfast unless you have pre-book an extra in night in Rome or other destinations in Italy.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Departure on March 1st – March 22nd, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1183
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1004
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR755
- Sharing a triple room: EUR669
Departure on March 23rd – June 30th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1215
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1038
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR776
- Sharing a triple room: EUR684
Departure on July 1st – August 25th, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1183
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1004
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR755
- Sharing a triple room: EUR669
Departure on August 26th – October 31st, 2024:
- Solo traveller: EUR1215
- Single room (group of 2+): EUR1038
- Sharing a double/twin room: EUR776
- Sharing a triple room: EUR684
Accommodation on Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour
This tour is based in 3-star hotels and B&Bs. The hotels offer pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and great locations. The standard rooms are of double occupancy. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 1 dinner is included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights during the tour are included. You can also book additional nights along the route.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transfer from day 2 to day 7 are included (up to 20kg per person). Public transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Pilgrims’s passport
- Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
- Access to the trip on navigation app
- 24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Travel to Montefiascone and from Rome
- Trains or busses wherever necessary
- Lunches & Dinners not specifically mentioned
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal equipment
- Tourist taxes
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before, during or after the walk
- Single Room Supplement(s)
- Solo Traveller Supplement
- Transfer from airport to Montefiascone
- Transfer from Rome to airport
- How hard is the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- Are meals included on the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Montefiascone to start this tour?
- Is the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour in English?
- Where does the Via Francigena from Montefiascone to Rome Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Although the terrain is not too challenging, you’ll be walking 17-27.5km on a daily basis.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 1 dinner is included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in the itinerary. Get your travel insurance.
From any of the airports indicated (PEG, FLR, CIA, FCO), you can reach the central train station by public transport, and then take a train to Montefiascone (just few trains are direct).
This tour is not guided, however, the route information and vouchers are provided in English.
Tour ends in Rome. From Rome, you can reach the main airports by either bus or train.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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