Overview
More than a walking holiday, this is a journey through the places that shaped the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. Follow one of Italy's most inspiring pilgrimage routes, from the Sanctuary of La Verna—where Saint Francis received the stigmata—to the medieval towns of Pieve Santo Stefano, Pietralunga, Gubbio, Valfabbrica, and finally Assisi. Walk through peaceful forests, rolling hills, and timeless villages while discovering the stories, miracles, and spiritual legacy of the saint. With expert guidance, luggage transfers, carefully selected accommodations, and authentic Umbrian hospitality, this tour offers the perfect balance of nature, history, culture, and spirituality.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Excursions and visits as scheduled
- Accommodation in double / triple rooms on a half-board basis
- Private transfer from Pieve Santo Stefano to Pietralunga on Day 2
- Tour operator on-site assitance during the whole tour
- Transfer in case of difficulty covering distances on foot
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Assisi on Day 7 - drinks included
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star Hotels, 4-star Hotels or Farmhouses
- Luggage transport service from one hotel to another
- Guided tour of Assisi with private tour guide
- Expert hiking guide from Day 2 to Day 6 - in single room
- Radio guide for visiting S. Francis Basilica on Day 7
- City tax (to be paid on site depending on the hotel)
- Transfer in and transfer out - price on request after confirmation
- Optional
- Meals that have not been mentioned
- Anything that has not been specifically mentioned
Meeting Location
52010 Chiusi della Verna
Province of Arezzo, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
06081 Assisi
Province of Perugia, Italy
The tour ends in Assisi, where you will spend one night. The next morning, you will meet the tour guide and enjoy a guided tour of the city of peace.
What To Expect
BENVENUTI! - CHIUSI DELLA VERNA
1 Stop
SANTUARIO FRANCESCANO DELLA VERNA - PIEVE SANTO STEFANO (15 km)
2 Stops
PIETRALUNGA – GUBBIO (27 KM) (Transfer to reduce the number of km)
2 Stops
GUBBIO – BISCINA (19 KM)
3 Stops
BISCINA – VALFABBRICA (15KM)
1 Stop
VALFABBRICA – ASÍS (15 KM)
2 Stops
ASSISI
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Excursions and visits as scheduled.
- Accommodation in double / triple rooms on a half-board basis.
- Private transfer from Pieve Santo Stefano to Pietralunga on Day 2.
- Tour operator on-site assitance during the whole tour.
- Transfer in case of difficulty covering distances on foot.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Assisi on Day 7 - drinks included.
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star Hotels, 4-star Hotels or Farmhouses.
- Luggage transport service from one hotel to another.
- Guided tour of Assisi with private tour guide.
- Expert hiking guide from Day 2 to Day 6 - in single room.
- Radio guide for visiting S. Francis Basilica on Day 7.
- City tax (to be paid on site depending on the hotel).
- Transfer in and transfer out - price on request after confirmation.
- Optional.
- Meals that have not been mentioned.
- Anything that has not been specifically mentioned.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Umbria The Way Of Saint Francis Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Excursions and visits as scheduled
- Accommodation in double / triple rooms on a half-board basis
- Private transfer from Pieve Santo Stefano to Pietralunga on Day 2
- Tour operator on-site assitance during the whole tour
- Transfer in case of difficulty covering distances on foot
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Assisi on Day 7 - drinks included
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star Hotels, 4-star Hotels or Farmhouses
- Luggage transport service from one hotel to another
- Guided tour of Assisi with private tour guide
- Expert hiking guide from Day 2 to Day 6 - in single room
- Radio guide for visiting S. Francis Basilica on Day 7
- City tax (to be paid on site depending on the hotel)
- Transfer in and transfer out - price on request after confirmation
- Optional
- Meals that have not been mentioned
- Anything that has not been specifically mentioned
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
