We’ll walk 60 kilometers along the historic Via Francigena in Tuscany — a route where, in some places, the original stone paving still remembers the footsteps of the Etruscans. Along the way, we’ll visit the house of St. Catherine of Siena, bathe in natural thermal springs and forest rivers, and stay in charming hotels that feel like masterpieces of human spirit and creativity.
with Irina Tsukanova | April-May / September-October
Tuscany: walking the silent roads
TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEYS | More Than Travel
For whom
See themselves as true travelers and wish to explore lesser-known routes beyond the famous Camino
Value aesthetics in every detail — from the surrounding landscapes to the interiors of historic hotels
Want to connect with millennia of history that began long before the Roman Empire
Appreciate the subtleties of authentic Tuscan cuisine and winemaking
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
A historic route that surpasses the Camino de Santiago in both beauty and spacious landscapes, yet remains blissfully undiscovered by large numbers of pilgrims
- Scenic WalksUp to 20 km of walking per day through the most scenic stretches of Tuscany, surrounded by its legendary rolling hills
- MindfulnessMindfulness practices along the way
- Thermal BlissThermal springs and forest rivers — moments of bathing and relaxation during and after the journey
- Boutique StaysStylish and authentic boutique hotels
- Historic TownsVisits to towns steeped in Tuscan history
- Tuscan FlavorsAuthentic Tuscan cuisine
SCHEDULE DAY BY DAY
(may be different depends on your request)
- Transfer from Rome airport to the starting point (3 hours)
- Check-in at the Tenuta Di Mensanello Hotel
- Relax / pool / dinner
- Introduction
- We'll walk through fields and woods, taking a swim in the Elsa River. We'll see Le Caldane, ancient baths from the Etruscan-Roman era; Strové, with its beautiful Romanesque waters; and the Abbadia a Isola complex with its distinctive crown of towers
- Lunch and rest in Monteriggioni: a picturesque medieval fortified town in Tuscany, famous for its well-preserved ringwall with 14 towers, which gives it the appearance of a fairytale town. These walls inspired Dante Alighieri, who mentioned the town in his Divine Comedy
- This route will take us to our hotel, Relais La Costa. The hotel is nestled in the woods, on the ancient Via Francigena, which dates back to the 11th century. It was originally a refuge for travelers and pilgrims traveling from northern Europe to Rome. Over time, the building became a private estate, preserving traces of its centuries-old history
- Dinner, relaxation, and practice at the hotel
- We'll see the village of Villa, the dried-out riverbed of the Pian del Lago, the Renai forest, and finally Siena — the heart of Tuscany, a stone beauty with character, where everything breathes the past and the whispers of history are heard at every step
- Lunch and a stroll through Siena, including a visit to the house and church of Santa Caterina of Siena — the patron saint of Europe and one of the most influential women of the Middle Ages. We'll experience how even ecclesiastical and political mountains can be moved by a woman's "yes."
- Departure from Siena to Piancastagnao
- En route, we'll stop for a swim in the natural thermal springs located in the forest
- Accommodation at Convento San Bartolomeo, a historic 13th-century residence located at the foot of Monte Amiata. Originally built as a Franciscan monastery, it was meticulously restored in 2008. Today, it is an elegant boutique hotel, decorated with antique furniture and original interior details
- Dinner, relaxation, practice
- Morning yoga, practices, breakfast
- City walk, lunch
- Gala dinner at the residence, collecting all the gifts received along the way
- Breakfast
- Morning practice
- Transfer to Rome airport
- Departure
«I left a part of myself at every turn and, strangely, became whole.»
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