Cycle the Via Francigena - Parma to Siena

What's Included

• Accommodation
  8 nights in 3 star hotels and B&Bs

• 8 breakfasts

  Enjoy 8 delicious breakfasts during your stay.

• 8 nights in charming B&Bs and 3-star hotels

  Stay in charming B&Bs and 3-star hotels for 8 nights.

• Digital information pack including navigational app

  Receive a digital information pack that includes a navigational app.

• Luggage transfer

  Luggage transfer is provided (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). A supplement applies for excess luggage.

• Hybrid 21-speed rental bike

  A hybrid 21-speed rental bike with phone holder, panniers, lock, repair kit, and helmet is included. An odometer per room is also provided. E-bike available on request with a supplement.

• Bike theft insurance

  Bike theft insurance is included.

• Bike fitting on the morning of day 2

  A bike fitting session is provided on the morning of day 2.

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline is provided.

• Credenziale - the pilgrim’s passport

  Receive a Credenziale, the pilgrim’s passport.

What's Not Included

• Travel to Parma and from Siena

  Travel to Parma and from Siena is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

  Meals not listed as included and drinks are not provided.
  
  

• Travel insurance – mandatory

  Travel insurance is mandatory and not included.
  
  

• Guide – this is a self-guided cycling holiday

  A tour guide is not included as this is a self-guided cycling holiday.
  
  

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance fees not listed as included

  Entrance fees to museums, parks, and archaeological sites are not included.
  
  

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Excess Luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage.
  
  

• Hotel taxes (allow €12-15, payable locally)

  Hotel taxes (allow €12-15, payable locally) are not included.
  
  

• Extra days of bike hire if adding additional nights to the tour

  Extra days of bike hire if adding additional nights to the tour are not included.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included.
  
  

• Lunches and dinner daily and all beverages

  Lunches, dinners, and all beverages are not included.
  
  

Grading

This trip involves 7 days cycling with daily distances between 41 to 74km/25.5 to 46mi with daily ascents between 228m and 1068m. The cycle route is mainly along well-asphalted country and secondary roads and the terrain is hilly to mountainous. As you approach larger towns you will cycle on roads with more traffic. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good to excellent level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. *For safety reasons we insist that helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes a hybrid 21-speed rental bike with phone holder, panniers, lock, repair kit, and helmet. E-bikes are available on request for an additional supplement.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights in charming B&Bs and 3-star hotels, providing a comfortable and authentic experience throughout your journey.