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SUMMARY VIA FRANCIGENA: FINAL STAGE The final stage of the Via Francigena takes you from the hill top town of to Rome, the eternal city. During your journey along this ancient route you will follow trails through the classic Italian landscapes and rolling hills of Umbria and .

Walk through rural and pristine areas of that many tourists do not visit and become immersed in the true culture of these stunning regions passing many hill-top villages, Etruscan and Roman remains, papal palaces and thermal pools.

Begin in Montefiascone, a town from which there are great views over Lago di which was formed in the crater of an ancient volcano. As you continue on your intriguing journey you will encounter the Bagnaccio thermal pools in which you can take a break and enjoy a soak in the milky green and steaming Tour: Via Francigena: Final Stage waters. Another highlight is , which despite suffering heavy bombing in WWII is the best preserved Code: WISGVFMR medieval town in the Lazio region. Type: Self-guided walk Price: See website Spend a night in and wander through its enchanting old quarter discovering the Roman amphitheatre Single Supplement: See website and the place of worship, the Mithraem. Pass rivers, streams and waterfalls and walk through the stunning Dates: mid-April to end October and serene green valley of Sorbo where you will see grazing wild horses. On this tour you will walk directly Duration: 8 Days & 7 Nights into Rome through the parks of Insugherata and Mt Mario. Walking Days: 6 Start: Montefiascone The final stage of the Via Francigena is 8 days and includes 7 nights in comfortable hotels or B&B’s, 7 Finish: Rome breakfasts, detailed route notes, maps, and a comprehensive information pack. Distance: ~121km Grade: Moderate HIGHLIGHTS Is it for me? You can either complete this section of the pilgrim-  Encountering the enchanting old quarter and Roman amphitheatre in Sutri age route as a self-guided walking tour in its own right, or you may complete more or all of the sec-  Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims tions at the same time. This particular section is  Bathing in the thermal pools of Bagnaccio graded as moderate because of the daily distances which are between 16 and 25 km. Classic and rural  Becoming immersed in the culture and history of Lazio and Umbria hill top villages, Etruscan and Roman remains,  Savouring a chilled glass of the famous Est! Est!! Est!!! wine in Montefiascone stunning scenery and local wine and food are the highlights on this pilgrimage route.  Exploring Rome and all of its iconic sights

What’s Included? WHY CHOOSE MACS ADVENTURE? Accommodation: 7 Nights in comfortable hotels or B&B’s. Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are Meals: 7 Breakfasts. passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. As Information Pack: Detailed maps, route active walkers with a passion for travel we understand what makes for an unforgettable adventure. Great notes and information pack. trails, breath-taking scenery and warm, welcoming accommodation, wonderful food and wine, all backed Emergency Support: 24/7 telephone sup- up by outstanding customer service. port from our area manager and UK office. Baggage Transfer: Baggage transfers are Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs not included but you can opt to pay extra for Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. this service.

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volcanic hot spring. The Romans used to bathe Etruscan necropolis’s which have again been DETAILED ITINERARY here and little has changed at this site for 2,000 formed out of the rock and the Mithraem, a years. place of worship, which has now been Tour Code: WISGVFMR converted into the Church of Santa Maria del Arrive in Viterbo, the best preserved medieval Duration: 8 Days & 7 Nights Parto and has amazing frescoes. Interestingly town in Lazio and the 13th century residence of Walking Days: 6 Sutri is also situated along the , a the . road linking Rome with northern Italy and at Day Route km Walk: 18km certain stretches you will walk along this ancient route too. 1 Arrive in Montefiascone - Overnight: Small Hotel, Viterbo Walk: 16km 2 Walk to Viterbo 18 DAY 3 3 Walk to 18 Overnight: 2* Hotel, Sutri 4 Walk to Sutri 16 Viterbo to Caprarola 5 Walk to Campagano di 23.5 DAY 5 On this part of the Via Francigena you will follow Roma the route that takes you past which is Sutri to Campagnano di Roma 6 Walk to Isola Farnese 20.5 nestled in the Cimini Hills that rise up from the 7 Walk to Rome 25 Today includes walks through fields and past plains. It is a beautiful and unspoilt area full of 8 Onward travel - rivers and impressive waterfalls, such as Monte mature oak woodlands that drop down to the Gelato which is a great place to relax, swim and crystal clear lake. In medieval towns pilgrims have a break. Continue to follow the trail which also took this route to avoid a marshy plain DAY 1 becomes a flagged Roman road and which where the risk of getting malaria was very high. Arrive in Montefiascone eventually leads you to Campagnano di Roma, Once you are past Lake Vico spend the night in first mentioned in 1076. As you approach you Arrive in Montefiascone from where there are Caprarola whose countryside is dominated by will see it rising above the landscape. delightful views over and the the Renaissance mansion of , Walk: 23.5km Crimini Mountains. Spend time here discovering originally a fortress. the frescoes in San Flaviano, many of which Overnight: 2* Hotel, Campagnano di Roma were attributed to unknown painters from Walk: 18km nearby and which depict the lives of early DAY 6 Overnight: B&B, Caprarola martyrs. Also visit the Fortress of the Popes, an Campagnano di Roma to Isola imposing building which dominates DAY 4 Montefiascone’s skyline. This evening enjoy a Farnese chilled glass of Est! Est!! Est!!, the wine that this Caprarola to Sutri On your route today pass the Sanctuary of the region is famous for. Depart from Caprarola and follow a trail which Madonna del Sorbo which is dramatically traverses the summit ridges of the Cimini Hills positioned on a rocky spur overlooking the Overnight: 3* Hotel, Montefiascone with beautiful views everywhere you turn. Sorbo Valley and then pass the interesting DAY 2 These volcanic hills are densely wooded and Etruscan ruins of which in the 6th century part of the Antiapennine range. was the greatest centre for the fabrication of Montefiascone to Viterbo terra-cotta sculptures in . In its heyday As you approach Sutri you can see that it is The trail that you are following today takes you Veii was as big as Athens and had a population situated picturesquely and dramatically on a tuff on a plain that divides Lake Bolsena from the of about 100,000 inhabitants. Spend time here hill. During Roman times it occupied a Cimini Mountains. A great highlight is exploring the ruins before continuing on to Isola commanding position on the road to Etruria and encountering the Bagnaccio thermal pools. Farnese, the location of your stay tonight. you will be able to discover its amazing Roman Don’t forget to pack a swimming suit so that you ruins, specifically the Roman amphitheatre Walk: 20.5km can take a break here. The pools are steamy which was carved out of the tuff rock, the and milky green and are the result of a natural Overnight: 3* Hotel, Isola Farnese VIA FRANCIGENA: FINAL STAGE

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DAY 7 accommodation in these places are the best that Experience & Fitness these particular areas have to offer. Isola Farnese to Rome This tour is suitable for most people that are in Alternate accommodation good physical condition. It is rated moderate as From Isola Farnese you follow the authentic the daily distances are between 16 and 25 km. During the high season you might be booked into route on the Via Francigena along the Via There are some elevations gains and losses alternative accommodations which are not listed Trionfale. Although this is the official route please along the way. As this route tries to remain as in the tour webpage. If those listed are note that you will be walking through the suburbs true to the original pilgrimage route as possible, unavailable the alternative accommodation will of Rome so it will be quite noisy with lots of not only will you walk on trails and unpaved be of the same or better standard as those traffic. If you are not particular about taking the roads, but also on asphalt part of the way. authentic route you have two other choices, the described. Equipment first is to take a train to Rome, or a transfer can Single Rooms & Solo Walkers be offered (with an extra cost) to the beginning of Our pre-departure information pack has detailed If you require single rooms within your party we the Via Appia Antica, which you can follow into advice and a kit list on what to take. This would be happy to accommodate you although Rome, although it does finish a few kilometres includes good waterproof gear, walking shoes/ there is a single room supplement payable. Solo from the centre. boots, and lots of other useful bits and bobs. walkers are also welcome and again a Should you follow the Via Trionfale into Rome supplement is payable. Travel Insurance you will also walk through two major parks, the Insugherata and Mt Mario. It is amazing when Meals It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs you behold the sight of central Rome with it’s Adventure that you have suitable travel Daily breakfasts at your hotels and B&B’s are many iconic buildings and particularly St Peter’s insurance which covers you for the activity and included. Breakfasts are usually continental or which you will see from the top of the 139m emergency evacuation and hospital care. Italian-style with a choice of breads, croissants, Mount Mario on the north western side of the meats and cheeses. Sometimes it is possible to city. It’s a great place to sit and have your order packed lunches at your hotel or B&B the packed lunch before walking along the Viale TRAVEL INFORMATION evening before or you can buy lunch in grocery’s, Angelico to complete your journey. cafes and restaurants en route. You can opt to Getting to Montefiascone Walk: 25km include 5 dinners if you wish. The best way of getting to Montefiascone is by Overnight: B&B/small hotel, Rome Baggage Transfer flying into Rome Fiumicino Airport. From here it is possible to take a train to Viterbo (via Roma DAY 8 Baggage transfers are not included, however you Trastavere Station) and then from here to can pay an additional fee for this service. If you Montefiascone. Upon arrival in Montefiascone Onward travel choose to include baggage transfers we request you will need to take a taxi to your hotel as the that you have only one piece of luggage per After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and station is 5km away from the town centre. It is person and it should weigh only 20kg. explore Rome, or continue with your onward also possible to take a bus from Viterbo to the centre of Montefiascone, so avoiding the taxi journey. Navigation fare. For train schedules please check the You will be also be provided with detailed route Trenitalia website. You could also fly into Rome notes and maps to help you find your way. As Ciampino Airport but it is not served by as many TRIP INFORMATION always when walking you should be able to read airlines. a map and use a compass in case of bad Accommodation weather. The trail is also marked by the official Getting from Rome red and white signs of the Via Francigena, which On your trip you will stay in a variety of It is best to fly out of Rome. There are two main have a picture of a yellow pilgrim on them. accommodations. The properties range from 2 to airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino. To get to However these waymarks will not appear all 3* hotels and B&B’s. At times you will be staying Fiumicino Airport you can either take the along the way but intermittently. in remote towns and villages, therefore the Leonardo Express train which leaves Rome VIA FRANCIGENA: FINAL STAGE

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Termini and takes 30 minutes or you can take the  5 Dinners -Fiumicino line which stops at every M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL  Solo traveller supplement (if applicable) station but costs less. To get to Ciampino Airport take train from Rome Termini to Ciampino Train We organise tours in some of the most beautiful Station and then a bus from here to the airport. HOW TO BOOK areas of Italy and try to operate them in an environmentally aware and sustainable manner. We do this by following our M.A.C.S.

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Please see our website for current prices. Action & Advocacy Financial Security Included: We believe that by engaging our team and clients In accordance with "The Package Travel, in environmental and community projects we can  7 Nights in 2 to 3* hotels or B&B’s Package Holidays and Package Tours make a real difference.  7 Breakfasts Regulations1992" all passengers booking with Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the Carbon & Communities  Detailed maps and routes notes and a initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all comprehensive information pack. Travel and our business activity does of course monies paid to us, including repatriation if Organisational assistance and backup from our contribute to carbon output and climate change.  required (this insurance will not cover repatriation area manager in Italy and our office We have put several policies in place to minimise to the country of origin for the passengers outside our carbon footprint. of the EU), arising from cancellation or Excluded: curtailment of your travel arrangements due to Sensitive & Sustainable the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd  Travel to Montefiascone Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that  Travel from Rome ABTA Member Statement our tours are sensitive to the community you are visiting and sustainable over the long term.  Lunches & dinners Macs Adventure Holidays  Drinks and snacks is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA  Personal equipment members help Travel insurance  holidaymakers to get the most from their travel  Mountain rescue / emergency assistance and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Optional Extras:

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