Sicily - Magna Via Francigena

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 star hotels B&B's and Agriturismos

• 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

• 7 nights in 3 star hotels, B&B's and Agriturismo on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €5-10)

• Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and route book

• Luggage transfer (max 1 piece, max weight 20kg and max size 60 x 50 x 40 cm per person). Supplement applies for excess

• Transfer from Palermo to Santa Cristina Gela on day 2 and Castronovo to Cammarata on day 4

• Credenziale - pilgrim's passport

• Emergency hotline and SMS alert

• Travel to Palermo and from Agrigento

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday

• Entrance fees not listed as included

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

• Transfers not listed as included

• Optional taxi to avoid the river crossing on Day 6

• Train or optional private transfer from Aragona to Agrigento on day 7

• Excess luggage - fees apply

• Hotel tax - allow EUR5-10 for the trip - payable directly to the hotel

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Travel to Palermo and from Agrigento

  Travel to the starting point in Palermo and from the endpoint in Agrigento is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

  Meals not listed as included and drinks are not covered.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
  
  

• Guide

  This is a self-guided walking holiday, so no guide is provided.
  
  

• Entrance fees not listed as included

  Entrance fees to attractions not listed as included are not covered.
  
  

• Solo traveler or single room supplement

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

• Transfers not listed as included

  Transfers not listed as included in the itinerary are not covered.
  
  

• Train or optional private transfer from Aragona to Agrigento

  Train or optional private transfer from Aragona to Agrigento on day 7 is not included.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  A supplement applies for excess luggage beyond the included allowance.
  
  

• Hotel tax

  Hotel tax, allowing EUR5-10 for the trip, is payable directly to the hotel.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, phone calls, internet, and laundry are not included.
  
  

• Meals not included

  Meals not included - lunches and 6 dinners.
  
  Allow EUR15-20 for each dinner and EUR5 for a picnic lunch.
  
  

• Entrance fees

  Entrance fees to museums, galleries, and other attractions are not included.
  
  

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.

Grading

This trip involves 6 days walking, with daily walks between 3 to 6 hours and distance from 11.5 to 26.5km / 7.8 to 16.6mi. The walks are moderate in mountainous terrain, with daily ascents and descents between 400 and 1000m per day, although the majority are not difficult and the trail is well marked. The terrain varies from paved secondary roads with little traffic, paths along fields and forests and gravel roads. There are a few streams to cross, some with very little water and some others that can be more difficult in case of rain. When it is possible we provide an alternative route in case of heavy rain and in the case of river Platani (day 6) a transfer can be arranged (locally) if it has been raining on previous days. It is essential that you have a good to excellent level of fitness and be comfortable walking in at times remote and always undulating terrain over a mixture of surfaces from rocky to grassy, asphalt to cobblestone.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a private transfer from Palermo to Santa Cristina Gela on day 2 and from Castronovo to Cammarata on day 4, with an optional train or private transfer from Aragona to Agrigento on day 7.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels, charming B&Bs, and agriturismo accommodations, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.