St. Francis Way
“Walking along the St Francis' Way is, therefore, an authentic spiritual journey that satisfies man's desire, even modern man, to seek the meaning of his own existence deep within himself. The figure of St Francis, towering over Assisi, which is the final destination of the walk, in reality accompanies you throughout the journey, speaking to the heart and mind of the traveller about the possibility of leading your everyday life in total harmony with the world, with man and with God”
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The St Francis Way in Italy, also known as the Cammino di Francesco, is a superb walking trail inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi.
One route to reach Assisi following in the footsteps of St Francis, whether leaving from the North (La Verna) or the South (Rome). Coming from Assisi, you can decide to reach the Eternal City on foot following the St Francis Way - of Rome
The St Francis Way takes an ancient Roman road from Florence to Rome, across stunning and peaceful countryside, passing important Franciscan sites such as La Verna sanctuary, Assisi and the Rieti Valley. This is quite a spectacular but challenging route recommended only for experienced walkers.
The Cammino di Francesco or St Francis Way (or Via Francigena di San Francesco) finishes at the Vatican and has been followed by many pilgrims inspired by the life St Francis of Assisi. St Francis of Assisi is a spiritual guide for nature lovers and ecologists; known for his philosophy and love for nature.
The St Francis Way is, in a way, a combination of many shorter pilgrimages to some of the Franciscan sanctuaries along the route.
Florence: UNESCO-listed for its magnificent artistic and architectural heritage, Florence is not only a must-visit in Tuscany but also home to the world’s largest Franciscan church: the Basilica di Santa Croce. The temple marks the starting point of the St Francis Way.
La Verna Sanctuary: is located in a peaceful mountain location surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. It is here where St Francis and his followers meditated and where St Francis experienced the stigmata.
Assisi: is the home town, as well as the burial place, of Saint Francis and the most important Franciscan pilgrimage destination. A UNESCO-listed city-sanctuary, Assisi is unique for its rich spiritual heritage, as well as its medieval art and architecture. Assisi is the spiritual centre of the St Francis Way.
It was in the Rieti Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley, where many important episodes in the life of St Francis took place. It was in the Rieti Valley where he founded the Franciscan order for instance. On this section of the St Francis Way you will encounter and have the chance to visit many chapels and places of interest related to the life of St Francis such as the Sanctuary of Poggio Bustone, the oldest Franciscan settlement outside Assisi.
Crossing natural parks, mountain passes and valleys on the Apennine Mountains and stunning medieval hill-top towns and villages; the spectacular nature, landscapes and heritage of the St Francis Way make this route to Rome unforgettable. However, due to its mountainous terrain, we recommend the St Francis Way only to experienced walkers. Talk to our travel specialists if you need advice about this particular route.
The markings for the St Francis Way will vary: on the first section from Florence to Sansepolcro you will mainly follow red and white long distance markings. From Sansepolcro, you will be able to follow the blue and yellow St Francis Way signposts.
A pilgrim passport stamped along the way will allow you to get your St Francis Way certificate in Rieti and your ‘Assisiana’ in Assisi; in addition to your Testimonium if you finish in Rome.
The St Francis' way is an itinerary on foot, by bicycle and on horseback that bear witness to the life and preaching of the Saint of Assisi
All the organisation of the tour will be supported from local certified and qualified travel agencies that can offer the best solution about accommodation and transfer and can respond to all the requests about flights and visa if needed.
Duration: the duration is flexible and will be customized according to customer needs and requests.
Price: the price depend from the duration of the tour and from the quality of the accommodation and experiences chosen.
Minimum participants: 8 -10
The Package include:
- Round trip airport transfer
- Transfer by private minivan for the excursions and experiences
- Private Indonesian tour guide during the excursions
- Overnights in double room with breakfast
- All tastings
- Guided tours on days …..
- Entrance ticket to museum, churches, etc.;
- Entrance fees as in the program.
Not included in the package:
- Flight from/to
- Tips and everything not included in ”the package include“.