Description
Highlights
- Follow the Cammino di San Jacopo through history and landscapes
- Discover hidden gems: Pistoia’s cloisters, Lucca’s Renaissance walls
- Balance active days with moments of relaxation by the Versilia seaside
- Stand in awe at Carrara’s marble mountains, where art was born
- Explore the postcard-perfect Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure
Itinerary
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• Day 1 | Florence
Arrive in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Take time to wander through cobbled streets, admire masterpieces like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, or sip a glass of Chianti in a lively piazza.
Overnight: Florence
• Day 2 | Walking the Cammino di San Jacopo
Step onto the Cammino di San Jacopo, an ancient pilgrim route that connects Florence to Santiago de Compostela. Walk through gentle hills, olive groves, and small villages where time seems to stand still.
Overnight: Prato area
• Day 3 | Pistoia, a hidden Tuscan jewel
Continue along the Cammino to Pistoia, a city rich in Romanesque and Gothic treasures. Discover Piazza del Duomo, cloisters filled with frescoes, and artisan workshops. Far from the crowds, Pistoia offers a genuine Tuscan atmosphere.
Overnight: Pistoia
• Day 4 | Arrival in Lucca
Your final stretch on the Cammino brings you to Lucca. Encircled by intact Renaissance walls, Lucca charms with its tree-lined ramparts, narrow streets, and squares filled with life. Evening free to enjoy local trattorie.
Overnight: Lucca
• Day 5 | Lucca at Leisure
A full day to soak in Lucca’s slow pace. Walk or cycle along the city walls, visit Piazza dell’Anfiteatro built on Roman ruins, and taste the sweet Buccellato bread. Optional: climb Torre Guinigi for panoramic views.
Overnight: Lucca
• Day 6 | Versilia Coast
Head towards the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Versilia Riviera welcomes you with long sandy beaches, elegant Liberty-style villas, and a chic seaside atmosphere. Enjoy a swim, a bike ride along the promenade, or a seafood dinner at sunset.
Overnight: Versilia area
• Day 7 | Carrara & Cinque Terre
Marvel at Carrara’s marble quarries, Tuscany’s “white mountains” where Michelangelo hand-picked blocks for his masterpieces. Continue to Liguria to explore the Cinque Terre: Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and Corniglia—five colorful villages perched dramatically between sea and cliffs.
Overnight: Cinque Terre area
• Day 8 | Departure
End of itinerary. Extend your stay along the Ligurian coast or return to Tuscany for more discoveries.
What’s included?
- 7 nights accommodation in centrally located hotels or charming B&Bs
- Daily breakfast
- Detailed maps & route notes for the Cammino di San Jacopo sections
- 1 full day at leisure in Lucca with cycling/walking suggestions
- Travel tips for Versilia seaside, Carrara quarries & Cinque Terre villages
- Local food tasting experiences (e.g., Buccellato cake in Lucca, pecorino in Tuscany, seafood in Liguria)
- 24/7 assistance during the trip
Exclusions
- Arrival/departure transfers (available on request)
- Luggage transport during walking sections (available on request)
- Train/boat tickets in Cinque Terre (available locally)
- City taxes (to be paid locally)
- Meals not mentioned under inclusions
- Personal expenses & insurance
Important
- The package is possible all year round except August. However, some hotels/farm stays could be closed during low season (November-April). Please ask for your quote at least 20 days before the requested date.
- Prices vary based on departure season
- Single supplement to be applied
- Special discount during low season period (Nov-Mar)
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