Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in Central Italy

This 8-day self-guided walk takes you along the historic St. Francis' Way from Florence to La Verna, the sacred sanctuary where St. Francis received the stigmata in 1224. You'll pass through ancient Franciscan hermitages and chapels tucked into the Casentinesi Forests.

Walk the ancient Via Francigena from Rome to the Mediterranean coast at Terracina, following the historic pilgrimage route through southern Lazio's medieval villages and rolling countryside. You'll trek from the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo to the fortified hilltop town of Sermoneta.

Walk Central Italy's most scenic trails across 8 days, covering around 12-16 kilometers daily with moderate climbs up to 800 meters. Trek the Monte Subasio high route from Assisi to the Renaissance frescoes of Spello, then follow the Via Francigena through Trevi's olive groves before crossing the Ponte delle Torri bridge in Spoleto and sampling world-famous truffles.

Walk St. Francis' Way on your own from Rieti through Monti Lucretili Regional Park to Subiaco's ancient monasteries, crossing limestone peaks and medieval villages like Rocca Sinibalda and Castel di Tora. This 7-day self-guided trip includes detailed route descriptions, GPS data, and daily luggage transfers up to 20kg.

Trek the Etruscan Coast from Pisa through pine forests and Mediterranean macchia to Elba island, with daily walks of 2-5 hours covering 7-18 km. You'll ascend volcanic Poggio Pelato for sea views, hike the Passo di Dante through hermitage trails in the Monti Pisani, and walk Pineta di Cecina's sandy beaches.

Walk the Via Romea pilgrims' track from Florence to the Tyrrhenian Sea, passing through UNESCO-listed Siena's Piazza del Campo and San Gimignano's medieval towers. You'll trek through the Chianti wine region via Greve in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, with wine tasting and stays at agriturismi properties included along the way.

Start your walk at Badia a Passignano Monastery and head through Chianti's vineyards to Vicchiomaggio Castle where you'll try local wines. Later you'll walk around Florence starting from Piazzale Michelangelo and passing the Porcellino covered market. You'll also check out the Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano and the medieval town of Carmignano in the Montalbano hills.

The Franciscan Trail runs from Passignano sul Trasimeno to Spoleto, with 12-16 km of daily hiking through Central Italy's green landscapes. You'll tackle the Monte Subasio High Trail with 800-meter elevation gains, passing Sant'Eraclio fortress and Poreta before reaching Spoleto via underground escalators on this moderate 8-day walk.

Walk through ancient chestnut forests and vineyards in the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia on this self-guided trek, staying at Agriturismo La Pietriccia in Chianciano Terme. You'll hike from Pienza (famous for its cheese) down to the Roman thermal baths at Bagno Vignoni, then follow the Sentiero della Bonifica trail to Lake Chiusi where there's great birdlife. After hiking through the Valdichiana, try Vino Nobile wine in Montepulciano and sample rich Pecorino cheese, plus relax in sulphur-rich healing waters with your included spa entrance.