Tuscany & Cinque terre

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This pilgrimage boasts some of Italy’s most iconic beauty from its colorful coastline to the rolling green hills of Tuscany, and from the Renaissance city of Florence to the hilly town of Siena. St. Catherine of Siena’s relics, a path dedicated to Our Lady overlooking the Sea, and many other holy destinations await us along the way– good food, great company, and fantastic experiences fill in the rest!

HIGHLIGHTS

Kayaking to the cliff-side church San Pietro in Portovenere on the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean
Hiking on the Via Francigena, the path from Canterbury, England to Rome
The city of Florence and all of its artistic and spiritual treasures

ITINERARY

Florence (Days 1-3)

Arrive in Florence I Brief orientation I Visit the Uffizi Museum I Pray in Santa Croce I Explore the cathedral and see the famous baptistery doors by Ghiberti I Admire the Ponte Vecchio, the colorful “old bridge” I Discover the relics of the saints buried in Florence I Eat a gelato or two I See the leaning tower of Pisa after leaving Florence

Cinque Terre (Days 3-7)

Transfer to the five colorful fishing villages on the coast known as the Cinque Terre I Spend an incredible day on the crystal-clear water kayaking to the Church of San Pietro in Portovenere I Bike a path carved in and out of the mountain to the little church Santa Maria della Punta I Hike the sanctuary trail dedicated to Our Lady

The Via Francigena (Days 7-10)

Start your journey to Siena on foot along the Via Francigena I Hike from Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano, one of the most famous towns in Tuscany and home to St. Fina I Continue on the trail to Monteriggioni, a walled-in town mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy I The last day of hiking brings us to the lovely (and hilly) town of Siena

Siena (Days 10-11)

Pray at the relics of St. Catherine of Siena and visit her house I Explore the stunning cathedral of Siena with its impressive façade and elaborate floors I Relax in the main piazza of the town and learn about the famous horse race there I Enjoy some local Sienese food, many more churches, and some time to relax after all your hiking

Lodging

Lodging

LEVEL: Standard
OPTIONAL UPGRADE:
From Standard to Superior
(double-occupancy) 
SINGLE-ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
Available (Superior level)

We stay mainly in the guest accommodations of religious houses (monasteries, convents, sanctuaries, etc.). The culture and history of these places really adds to the character of our pilgrimage. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and nice, but not “luxurious'”. Normally 1 or 2 roommates of the same gender. If you are interested in a single-room supplement, please contact us- we cannot guarantee its availability. Air conditioner is generally not available.

To find out more about our lodging levels, click below.

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EATING

We eat mainly at restaurants. Menus may be limited to fixed options or set menus. Some meals may be picnics. Breakfasts provided are in the local style (typically not as hearty as American style). We can accommodate most food allergies.

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BACKPACKS

All of your belongings must fit in a backpack worn on your back. We indicate in the Activity Levels section if hiking will be done with a backpack or a daypack. No rolling suitcases or other types of luggage are allowed on this trip. We will provide a detailed packing list.

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PRAYING

Prayer is at the heart of our pilgrimage. Daily mass, the liturgy of the hours, the rosary, and other prayer opportunities are available throughout the pilgrimage. We hope to have a chaplain on every trip, but we cannot guarantee this.

Tuscany & Cinque Terre

$2,490

INCLUDES

• 10 nights lodging
• All breakfasts
• All dinners (with a drink)
• Ground transportation until the last day
• Airport shuttle at the beginning of the pilgrimage
• Entrance fees for the Uffizi, Santa Croce, Siena Cathedral, and San Gimignano Church
• Outdoor activities (guides, rental equipment, tips)
• Pilgrimage materials (reading packet, prayer booklet, maps, group gear)
• Masses and other spiritual activities
• All tips and service charges to drivers, restaurants, etc.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Flights
• All lunches
• Transportation from Siena at the end of the pilgrimage
• Single room supplement if available ($650)
• Fee if paying by credit card
• Anything else not listed

DATES

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Sign-up Deadline: TBA

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ACTIVITY LEVELS

Day 4: Kayaking

Level 4: 12 miles, 5-6 hours. Sea. Optional

Day 5: Biking

Level 1: 9 miles, 127ft elevation gain. Optional

Day 6: Hiking

Level 1-5:There will be various optional hiking opportunities available throughout the Cinque Terre

Day 8: Hiking

Level 3:8.3 miles, 1148ft elevation gain. Daypack

Day 9: Hiking

Level 3: 8.5 miles, 918ft elevation gain. Daypack
OR
Level 5: 19 miles, 1804ft elevation gain. Daypack

Day 10: Hiking

Level 4: 12 miles, 984ft elevation gain. Daypack. Optional

Click Here to learn more about how we determine our activity levels
“Optional” means it is easy for you to skip the activity. Skipping or modifying other routes may be possible but not in as easy of a manner. Activities are weather-dependent. Distances and durations may vary from the information given above

ARRIVAL

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) . Staff will meet you at the airport. You may also fly into Rome and take a high speed train up to Florence and meet ALP staff in town. The official pilgrimage start time is 1:00p.m.- please arrive before then. Please wait for a confirmation to buy a plane ticket.

DEPARTURE

This pilgrimage ends in Siena. From Siena, it is easy to take a train or a bus to get back to Florence or Rome. The official ending time of the pilgrimage is 12pm on departure day, but you are free to leave whenever you need.

TRANSPORTATION

We will be using a variety of transportation on this pilgrimage, both private and public. We will be using some private taxis and shuttles, trains, and we may occasionally hop on a bus.

INSURANCE

Each pilgrim should have health insurance. We highly recommend purchasing traveler’s insurance as well.

ELIGIBILITY

Must know how to swim. Must be comfortable with the activities and activity levels. Must have a sense of adventure. Under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

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