Itinerary
- Day 1
Rimini
You'll arrive individually in Rimini and check into your accommodation. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to do as you like. Relax on the beach if that appeals to you, or walk around the city and check out places like the Civic Museum. It's a good day to get oriented and shake off travel fatigue.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Civic Museum
- Relax on the beach
- Stroll through the city and visit main attractions
Landmarks Civic Museum 
- Day 2
Rimini
This is a hiking day that starts from the Cathedral and takes you through the old town, visiting Franciscan sites along the way. You'll head toward the Sanctuary of the Graces, following the Marecchia River valley through nice nature trails. If you want to skip some of the paved roads, there's a local bus from Rimini you can take to shorten the overall hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Cathedral (Tempio Malatestiano) through old town
- Visit Sanctuary of the Graces on Covignano hill
- Nature trail along Marecchia River to Villa Verucchio park
Optional Activities
- Visit the Museum of the Franciscan Missions (if friars available)
- Take local bus from Rimini to shorten the hike
Landmarks Tempio Malatestiano (Cathedral/Church of San Francesco) Sanctuary of the Graces (Santuario della Grazie) Villa Verucchio - Day 3
San Leo
Starting from Ponte Santa Maria Maddalena, you'll climb through country roads with panoramic views opening up around you. The route takes you to the ancient convent of Sant'Igne, and from there, you'll see the cliff and fortress before reaching San Leo. This village is one of the most visited spots in the Montefeltro area, and for good reason.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to San Leo
- Visit convent of Sant'Igne
Landmarks San Leo Sant'Igne Convent Ponte Santa Maria Maddalena - Day 4
Sant'Agata Feltria
The day involves descending into the valley and then climbing the opposite ridge on panoramic routes that look out over deep gorges. You'll pass through Novafeltria and climb toward Torricella before hitting the ridge where views of both the Marecchia and Savio valleys come into sight. By evening, you'll arrive in Sant'Agata Feltria, an important Franciscan center in the Montefeltro region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through valley and ridge climb
- Pass through Novafeltria
- Reach Torricella
- Hike to Sant'Agata Feltria
Landmarks Novafeltria Torricella Sant'Agata Feltria Capuchin Convent (Sant'Agata Feltria) Convent of the Poor Clares (Sant'Agata Feltria) - Day 5
Balze
A short private transfer takes you to the highest point on the border with Tuscany. The landscape shifts from rural countryside to mountainous Apennine terrain as you hike. Most of the hike follows gravel roads and comfortable paths with nice views, passing the hermitage of Sant'Alberico along the way. You'll end the day at Balze, a small tourist hamlet, arriving via the historic Via Granducale stone road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to hiking starting point
- Hike through Apennine landscape
- Visit hermitage of Sant'Alberico
- Hike on Via Granducale to Balze
Landmarks Sant'Alberico Hermitage Monte Fumaiolo Balze - Day 6
Pieve Santo Stefano
After a short private transfer to Pratieghi, your hike begins in open Apennine landscape with panoramic views of mountains, meadows, and pastures all around. You'll follow scenic ridge roads and gravel paths, and there's a suggested stop at the Cerbaiolo hermitage where Father Claudio is often around. Later in the day, you'll have a steady one-hour descent down to Pieve Santo Stefano.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Pratieghi
- Hike through Apennine landscape
- Descent to Pieve Santo Stefano
Optional Activities
- Stop at Cerbaiolo hermitage to meet Father Claudio and visit Saint Anthony's cell
Landmarks Cerbaiolo Hermitage Pieve Santo Stefano - Day 7
Chiusi della Verna
You'll drive to Chiusi della Verna and check into your hotel. If you arrive with time to spare, the Franciscan sanctuary is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., extending to 10:00 p.m. during summer months, so an afternoon visit is possible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Chiusi della Verna
- Check in to hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit the Franciscan sanctuary (afternoon, if time permits)
Landmarks Franciscan Sanctuary, Chiusi della Verna - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, the tour service ends and you'll head on from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
