Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct & Nov
Jun & Sep
Oct
May, Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct
May, Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct
Apr
Mar
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep & Oct
Apr & Oct
Nov
Oct
Oct
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct & Nov
Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep & Nov
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct & Nov
Jul
May
Jun
Apr
ATG Oxford Brochures
Click to view
In 990AD Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, during his return journey from Rome, made notes of where he stayed overnight - the earliest surviving record of the Via Francigena route. We follow the best-preserved sections of Sigeric’s route … to Pieve a Castello, the oldest and best-preserved overnight stopping place on the Via Francigena. (Nights 5-7 at Pieve a Castello)
Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Exceptional Architecture, Pilgrim Route, World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery
Spend each morning painting in an idyllic spot at or near Pieve a Castello, with views over the timeless Tuscan countryside. Afternoons include optional walks and sightseeing - and/or free time to paint.
Renowned Wines, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy
Based at Pieve a Castello, ATG's 8th Century, historic monument set in unspoilt landscape in central Tuscany. A flexible itinerary including varied walk options, excursions, time to relax, superb food and wine...
World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture
Based at Pieve a Castello, ATG's 8th Century, historic monument set in unspoilt landscape in central Tuscany. A flexible itinerary including varied walk options, excursions, time to relax, superb food and wine...
World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture
Based at Pieve a Castello, ATG's 8th Century, historic monument set in unspoilt landscape in central Tuscany. A flexible itinerary including varied walk options, excursions, time to relax, superb food and wine...
Renowned Wines, Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy
Enjoy a week of musical highlights, with 3 public concerts held at Pieve a Castello's church (trip participants will have priority seating), and visits to local music events. Short morning walks are followed by visits to local attractions. The pool is 'in its element' - an antidote to the midsummer afternoon heat.
Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines
Each of our trips is graded according to terrain and length of walking/cycling routes, providing an indication of which grade of trip might suit you.
Gentle terrain, walking/cycling along good paths, tracks and quiet lanes, with a few short, usually gentle, ascents and/or descents.
Walking/cycling along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces, and open meadows. Ascents and/or descents up to 1 hour.
Walking/cycling along a variety of paths, some stony in places, with ascents and/or descents of 1-2 hours.
Walking/cycling along a variety of paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents and/or descents of 2-3 hours.
Challenging walking/cycling with a variety of terrain, some long days, and/or long ascents and/or descents.