Full Via Francigena
Canterbury to Rome — The Complete Pilgrimage
About This Tour
The complete Via Francigena — all 1,900 kilometres from the door of Canterbury Cathedral to the tomb of Saint Peter in Rome. Walk through four countries, cross the Channel, traverse the plains of Northern France, climb over the Alps at the Great St Bernard Pass, and descend through all of Italy. This is a life-changing journey that follows in the footsteps of countless medieval pilgrims across two full months.
Tour Highlights
- Complete 4-country crossing through England, France, Switzerland, and Italy
- Cross the English Channel by ferry from Dover to Calais
- Walk through Reims, Laon, Besançon and the heart of medieval France
- Summit the Great St Bernard Pass at 2,473 metres
- The Aosta Valley, Po Plain, Apennines, Tuscany, and Lazio
- Receive the Testimonium certificate at St Peter's after 1,900 km
- Small group — maximum 6 pilgrims for an authentic experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Canterbury — Begin the journey
24 kmDeparture blessing at Canterbury Cathedral.
Dover — Channel Crossing
5 km + ferryFerry to Calais; the continent awaits.
Reims — The Cathedral of Kings
25 kmVisit the Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned.
Besançon — Into the Jura
22 kmEnter the Jura mountains and the approach to Switzerland.
Grand St Bernard Pass
16 kmSummit at 2,473 m; overnight at the ancient hospice.
Aosta — Into Italy
14 kmDescend to the 'Rome of the Alps'.
Siena — Crete Senesi
25 kmBegin the famous Tuscan section.
Rome — St Peter's Basilica
5 kmThe journey ends where Sigeric's began — at the tomb of Saint Peter.
What's Included
Included
- 59 nights accommodation (guesthouses, hostels, and pilgrim shelters)
- All breakfasts
- Luggage transfer at selected stages
- Full official Pilgrim Credential
- Comprehensive guidebooks for all four countries
- Airport/station transfers at start and end
- Farewell celebration dinner in Rome
- 24/7 support throughout
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance (required)
- Ferry crossing Canterbury–Calais
- Personal equipment