We will meet you in Florence. Enjoy your day to rest from your long travels. Afternoon and Evening on your own. 

We will begin the day with a group breakfast and an introductory meeting. If you'd like, join us for a free morning tour of Florence. This day is yours so you fill it with what makes your heart happy.

You will have a few more hours to explore Florence before we depart for La Verna at around 11 am. We will arrive in time to settle in, witness the awe-inspiring procession, and explore the magnificent Sanctuary. The evening will be spent in La Verna.

After breakfast, we will depart from the Sanctuary of La Verna and head towards our next destination, Pieve Santo Stefano. The trail will take us through the woods, fields, and villages.

Once we arrive in Pieve Santo Stefano, we will be taken to our accommodation in Sansepolcro. Which will be our resting place for 2 nights.

After having breakfast, we will be taken to our starting point and make our way through the hills and valleys, enjoying the breathtaking views all around us. Our first stop will be at the Franciscan Hermitage of Montecasale, where the air is filled with the presence of St. Francis. It was here that he passed through and converted three thieves. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the beautiful sanctuary in the forest.

Once we leave the hermitage, we will continue our journey downhill towards Sansepolcro. The name of this town refers to two pilgrims who founded a monastic community here upon their return from the Holy Land. Sansepolcro is a veritable treasure chest of beauty. Here, you will find famous works by Renaissance masters such as Piero Della Francesca and Rosso Fiorentino.

Although this leg of the journey is challenging, it is also one of the most memorable. The ups and downs may slow down your pace, but they are an opportunity to experience the "perfect joy" of St. Francis.

After having an early breakfast, we will take some time to visit Sansepolcro if we haven't already done so. On the door of the Cathedral of Sansepolcro, you will find a traditional image of a pilgrim with a stick and knapsack, which represents continuity over the centuries between ancient and modern spiritual travelers.

The walk to Citerna is a short distance. Once we leave the city streets, the landscape becomes gentler, and the Umbrian countryside begins. We will arrive in Citerna in less than four hours, where your journey through the land of St. Francis in Umbria begins.

Citerna is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and sits on a hill in the Upper Tiber Valley. It has the characteristics of a fortification, functioning as a watchtower. You should visit the church museum dedicated to St. Francis, the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, where you will find the precious Crucifixion by Pomarancio and a Madonna with Child of the Della Robbia school. A visit to the unusual medieval walkway within the walls is also a must-see.

We will be spending the morning exploring Citerna. You should visit the church museum dedicated to St. Francis, the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, where you will find the precious Crucifixion by Pomarancio and a Madonna with Child of the Della Robbia school. A visit to the unusual medieval walkway within the walls is also a must-see.

We will then make our way to our next resting place, Città di Castello.
Città di Castello has always been a hub for art, with important artists creating works here, and grand buildings and churches being erected, such as the Cathedral, St. Dominic, and St. Francis. One of the most prominent Umbrian artists of the 20th century, Alberto Burri, hailed from Città di Castello, and his pieces can be viewed in the town's two museums. A must-see is the Diocesan Museum, which contains the Treasure of Canoscio - one of the most ancient collections of objects used in liturgy, dating back to the Early Christian era.

We will arrive with plenty of time to explore.

We will be transferred to our starting point at Pieve de' Saddi. This place is of great significance and must be visited. It was the center of the first Christianization of Upper Tiber Valley and has been a religious hub for the entire mountainous region for centuries. Volunteers are available to guide you and offer refreshments in exchange for donations.

The path ahead is marked with uphill and downhill stretches through valleys and fields. This provides a peaceful and serene environment that revitalizes the spirits.