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Road to Rome | Via Francigena
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Overview
This is a SHIFT-guided journey along the Via Francigena, beginning in Orvieto and finishing in Rome at St. Peter’s Square.
For over a thousand years, pilgrims have followed this path toward Rome. The terrain carries you through vineyards, olive groves, forest trails, and medieval towns with landscapes that feel both grounded and timeless.
But what makes this journey stand out is not just where you go. It is how you move through it. Each day unfolds at a steady pace. You walk through Etruscan paths, volcanic ridges, and quiet countryside, passing places like Bolsena, Montefiascone, and Viterbo. Along the way, we create space for trail talks and reflection—simple moments that tend to land differently after a full day of walking.
And then the evenings. Most dinners are shared, creating a rhythm to the experience. The day settles. Conversations open. The group begins to take shape. Accommodations are part of the experience. A mix of family-run inns, agriturismos, and small hotels offer comfort and character, often in places that have welcomed pilgrims for centuries.
You arrive in Rome on foot.Through the Monte Mario overlook, the city reveals itself—and the path leads you directly to St. Peter’s Basilica.You don’t just arrive.You enter.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome (Arrival)
Arrive into Rome. Settle in, shake off the travel, and take in your first glimpse of the city.
Evening: Opening group dinner. A chance to meet properly, set intentions, and begin together
Day 2: Rome (Exploration Day)
A full day to explore Rome at your own pace. Cafés, walking the streets, or visiting key sites.
Evening: Dinner together.
Day 3: Travel to Orvieto
Morning train north to Orvieto. Arrive and settle into this historic hilltop town.
Evening: Dinner together and a short orientation for the walk ahead.
Day 4: Orvieto to Bolsena (18–23 km)
The walk begins. Volcanic landscapes and views over Lake Bolsena.
Evening: Shared dinner and first trail talk.
Day 5: Bolsena to Montefiascone (18 km)
Climb toward wide views over the countryside. The rhythm starts to settle in.
Day 6: Montefiascone to Viterbo (18 km)
A steady walk into a medieval town rich in history.
Day 7: Viterbo to Vetralla (17 km)
Forest paths and quieter stretches through Etruscan land.
Day 8: Vetralla to Sutri (25.5 km)
A longer day. Ridgelines, gorges, and a deeper sense of the journey.
Evening: a well-earned dinner together.
Day 9: Sutri to Campagnano (24.5 km)
Open countryside and a day that invites space and conversation.
Day 10: Campagnano to La Giustiniana (27.5 km)
The landscape softens as Rome begins to draw closer.
Day 11: La Giustiniana to Rome (16.5 km)
Final approach. Monte Mario overlook → your first view of Rome. Walk together into St. Peter’s Square.
Evening: Closing dinner. A moment to mark the journey.
Day 12: Rome (Rest + Integration Day)
A full day in Rome. No agenda required. Time to wander, reflect, and take in what just happened.
Day 13: Departure
Breakfast and departure, or extend your stay.
Meet your guides
Peter Reek
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