Camino Walking Holidays

From Canterbury to Rome, then further south. In Brindisi, pilgrims embarked towards the Holy Land. The Via Francigena was a path for travelers, saints, and knights, all heading towards the Eternal City and beyond the sea. In Italy, the northern section of this route begins at the Great St. Bernard Pass and continues for 1000 kilometers to Rome.

We've divided it into an unforgettable Italy pilgrimage walk lasting 7 to 10 days, but you can choose to walk it all in one for an extraordinary adventure.

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This is a journey that needs no introduction. It's perhaps the most talked-about pilgrimage and the one that comes to mind when you simply say The Way. A journey, a story, and a transformative experience – the Camino de Santiago is all this and more.

The most well-known route is the French Way, starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and leading to Santiago. The final stretch of 100 kilometers, beginning in Sarria, grants you the coveted Compostela, your stamp of completion. But there are several variations to try.

This Camino trail in Europe is just as epic from the Northern Way to the Primitive Way, and then from the Podense Way to the Portuguese Way.

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If you're looking for an easily accessible and enjoyable Italy pilgrimage, the Oropa Way is an inviting choice. Located in the Biellese region, just an hour by train from Milan, this route starts in Santhià and crosses the picturesque landscapes of the Biellese Alps.

You'll pass through forests, castles, and monasteries, and eventually reach Oropa, home to one of the world's largest Marian Sanctuaries. Its dome can be seen from much of the Piedmont region. This journey is perfect even for beginner hikers, offering many opportunities to extend your vacation by exploring this lesser-known yet incredibly rich area.

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This Camino pilgrimage walk follows in the footsteps of St. Francis, the Patron Saint of Italy.

It guides you to relics of his life in Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It begins in Florence and ends in Rome, passing through charming villages: Assisi with its beautiful Basilica, Spello with its flower-filled alleys, the hermitages where St. Francis would pray, and Spoleto with its fortress.

The landscape is serene and truly enchanting. This is the green heart of Italy, waiting to be explored through forests and valleys, among hills and forests all the way to San Pietro. It's a unique journey that feels personal and spiritual, offering you space, time, and peace along the way.

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The journey begins from the seaside city of Bari, and you'll immediately dip into the lesser-known side of Puglia. Along the way, you'll encounter friendly people and terracotta-tone buildings in Altamura. It's a peaceful town that comes to life in the afternoons with the cheerful voices of children playing in the squares.

Next is Gravina, with its underground city and a suspended aqueduct over the Gravina canyon. It's an enchanting landscape adorned with olive groves, almond trees, and wildflowers. Finally, you'll reach Matera, the City of Stones, eternalized as the setting of the holy nativity.

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Our most human journey takes you through the beautiful and surprising Sicily, characterized by vast open landscapes and villages perched on hillsides.

It's an island of neighborhoods that feel like mazes, waterfalls, and natural reserves where birds of prey thrive. This is the side of Sicily known to those passing through Corleone, partly thanks to this Camino pilgrimage walk. The journey starts in vibrant Palermo and leads to Agrigento, where we recommend devoting an entire day to exploring the Valley of the Temples.

This is Sicily, an island made by its people. Experience a journey through hospitable communities for whom the Magna Via Francigena is a longstanding catalyst for change.

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