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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 6-7 at Pieve a Castello)
Renowned Wines, Outstanding Scenery, Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Exceptional Architecture, Pilgrim Route, World-Class Art, Gastronomy
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.
Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art
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...
Top Hotels, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines
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...
Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy, Renowned Wines, Top Hotels, Fascinating History
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
Language immersion! Divided into groups according to knowledge of Italian, whether ‘none’, ‘a few words’ or ‘conversational’ – you will soon be speaking Italian! Afternoons include walks and sightseeing.
Renowned Wines, Fascinating History, Pilgrim Route, Exceptional Architecture, World-Class Art, Gastronomy
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.