SCHEDULE
Day 1: ORVIETO – 8 miles
Our adventure begins at 10 AM as we gather in the charming hilltop town of Orvieto, one of central Italy’s hidden gems. From the very first step, you’ll feel the rhythm of pilgrimage as we wander through rolling fields and quiet forests, entering the Turona Natural Park where sweeping views of Lake Bolsena—a sparkling volcanic crater lake—take your breath away. We’ll finish the day walking along the ancient Via Cassia, a Roman trade route that has carried travelers for over 2,000 years, arriving in Montefiascone for good wine, delicious cuisine, and the first of many shared dinners. Dinner included.
Day 2: MONTEFIASCONE – 10 miles
Today’s walk stretches across wide, golden plains dotted with small hills, opening to one of the most preserved stretches of the Via Cassia. Step by step, the landscape leads us to Viterbo, famously known as “the city of the popes,” where history and faith mingle in the streets. Along the way, we’ll stop for a rustic picnic featuring local cheeses and wines that taste like the heart of this region. The evening invites us to rest, share stories, and savor another beautiful meal together. Breakfast, lunch with cheese tasting, and dinner included.
Day 3: VITERBO – 10 miles
The trail takes us deep into the Cimini Mountains, surrounded by lush forests of chestnut, oak, maple, and the enchanting sun-dappled beech woods of Mount Venere. We circle the serene Lake Vico, once a volcanic crater, now a haven of stillness and natural beauty. Each step feels like a reminder of why you came—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4: VETRALLA – 11 miles
Our path winds through fragrant hazelnut groves on our way to Capranica, known for its healing mineral waters. The day crescendos as we reach Sutri, where history greets us in the form of ancient wonders—the awe-inspiring Etruscan amphitheater carved into rock and a centuries-old tomb transformed into a sacred Christian chapel. Standing here, you feel the weight of centuries, of pilgrims past, walking this same way. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 5: SUTRI – 11 miles
We meander through farmland and fields until we find the cooling waters of Monte Gelato waterfall, the perfect spot to rest our feet and our minds. Entering Parco di Veio, a scenic path leads us into Campagnano, where we’ll stay for two nights in a historic inn that’s been welcoming travelers since the 1400s. Sitting at dinner in this ancient building, you can almost hear the footsteps of pilgrims from centuries ago. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 6: CAMPAGNANO – 13 miles
Today is a long but breathtaking journey through the rolling hills of Lazio. We pause in charming historic towns before crossing the ancient lands of Veio, once a formidable rival of Rome. Along the way, we’ll witness astonishing feats of early engineering, waterworks dating back to the 6th century BC—reminders of the brilliance and resilience of those who walked here long before us. Evening brings well-earned rest, connection, and another shared meal under the Italian sky. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7: ISOLA FARNESE – 4 miles
This is it—the final stretch of our pilgrimage. Leaving nature’s quiet embrace, we follow the Via Trionfale into Rome. As we crest Monte Mario, the Eternal City unfolds before us, with the majestic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica rising in the distance. We’ll join millions of pilgrims past as we step into the Vatican, touching the foot of St. Peter’s statue, a ritual of gratitude and awe. At the Pilgrim’s Office, we receive our “Testimonium,” a certificate marking not just miles traveled, but something deeper—a journey of heart and spirit. Tonight, we celebrate what we’ve shared and accomplished together. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 8: ROME
We close our pilgrimage with our final morning educational session, then the day is yours to wander the streets of Rome, sip espresso in sunlit piazzas, or simply sit and let the experience sink in. Your journey doesn’t end here—it continues in the ways this walk has changed you. Breakfast included.
