St Francis Way from Citta to Assisi
Explore Umbria’s enchanting landscapes peppered with medieval tales on foot
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St Francis Way from Citta to Assisi Overview
Embroidered with fascinating tales, ancient medieval architectural wonders, and local delicacies like wine, cheese, and truffles, this self-guided pilgrimage along the Saint Francis Way not only takes you through a pinnacle point in spiritual history but it introduces you to Italy’s quintessential cultural greats in a unique, inspiring way.
Travel past villages—steeped in history—by chapels, hermitages, and rolling landscapes covered by orchards, fields of olives, and woodland as you walk the same path trail blazed by Francis of Assisi, a saint who swapped luxury for Christianity after he heard God ask him to revel in poverty and rebuild the church. This six-day tour encompasses the rich culture of Umbria, a region in Italy, with a spiritual twist.
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Trip highlights
Catch a glimpse of what life was like in the region of Umbria during the Middle Ages as you trek through rolling landscapes.
Encounter areas rich in history, such as Gubbio and Assisi, two medieval towns layered with tales and ruins.
Enjoy famed Italian culinary delights—cheese, salami, truffles—as well as glasses of Umbria’s local wine.
Trek along the same path that Francis of Assisi frequently walked, where he listened to God's voice and shared his wisdom with villagers.
Day By Day Itinerary
Start your pilgrimage along Saint Francis Way in Città di Castello, which encompasses an array of architectural wonders: Palazzo del Podestà, Cathedral of San Florido. Do find time to enjoy a dish of white truffle before you go.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Città di Castello
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
After a fulfilling breakfast, take a quick transfer from Città di Castello to Campanile, where your walking journey begins. Meander through the hushed woods before reaching Pietralunga, a village layered with history and narrow roads. Opt to get dropped off a little further along the path if you want to walk less than 15 km.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Pietralunga
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 15 km, 614 m ascent, 655 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before lacing up your walking shoes for another day where history and landscapes beautifully collide to form a remarkable 18 km trek. Pass by the abbey of San Benedetto, which harks back to the 12th century. At the end of your walk, you will take a taxi to Gubbio. Admire the preserved medieval architecture layering the slopes of this town. Spend the night at your hotel in Gubbio.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Gubbio
- Distance:
- 5 hours, 18 km, 547 m ascent, 712 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Get ready for the longest trek of this self-guided tour. This 23 km journey will take you along the hills, offering magnificent views as you go. Eventually, you’ll encounter Mt. Sibillini— these snow-capped peaks are members of the Apennines mountain range. Continue on through the lush, rolling valley of Sentiero Francescano before stopping in Valfabbrica, a former fortress during the Middle Ages, for the night. Marvel at the remnants of ruins dotting this commune.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Valfabbrica
- Distance:
- 7 hours, 23 km, 336 m ascent, 336 m descent
- Meals:
- None
Pass through and by a myriad of landscapes and monuments today: woods, fields, quaint country homes, and churches. Admire the snow-swept peaks standing like a faded sketch in the background. Amid the rolling hills, sits your final destination: Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Admire the panoramic vistas sprawling in the valley below as well as the aesthetically pleasing architecture dotting this town, such as the Basilica of St. Francis.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Assisi
- Distance:
- 4 hours, 13 km, 578 m ascent, 498 m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. You are responsible for buying your own lunches and dinners on the days where these meals are not specifically mentioned.
- Accommodations for 5 nights along the tour. Additional accommodations before the tour in Città di Castello and after the tour in Assisi are not included.
- Transport for your luggage is included from days 2 to 5, as well as a private ride to Campanile on day 2, and to Gubbio on day 3.
- Detailed tour notes
- 24/7 phone support
- Accommodation
Not included
- Flights and any type of transportation to Città di Castello and from Assisi
- Lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned
- Drinks and snacks
- Touristic city taxes (€1.00 EUR - €1.40 EUR per person daily)
- Travel insurance
- Personal equipment
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Transfer from the airport to Città di Castello and from Assisi to the airport
- Additional nights during, before, or after the tour
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FAQ
This tour is rated as a 3 / 5. This walking tour has moderate distances over hilly terrain.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
4 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. You are responsible for buying your own lunches and dinners on the days where these meals are not specifically mentioned.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. You don’t need to carry lots of things with you and can only carry your daypack, as your luggage will be picked up from your hotel daily in the morning and delivered to your destination hotel.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
Go to the train station after arriving at any airport in Italy. Take the train to Arezzo and then hop on a bus to Città di Castello. It’s best to fly into Rome.
This is a self-guided tour, therefore guide services are not included. However, the info package and tour notes are in English.
The tour ends in Assisi.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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