Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
The season for this holiday is:
13 April 2022 - 29 June 2022
17 August 2022 - 12 October 2022
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
°C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
mm | 69 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 51 | 35 | 60 | 73 | 77 | 114 | 76 |
We can only accept payment in GBP, but you can use this converter to find out how much the holiday equates to in your own currency.
10 nights: 13 April 2022 - 29 June 2022 & 17 August 2022 - 12 October 2022
Start any day except Thursday or Saturday | End by latest date(s) shown above
Starting | Price | Single room |
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13 - 30 Apr 2022 | £1570 | £310 |
1 - 21 May 2022 | £1625 | £330 |
22 May - 19 Jun 2022 | £1675 | £335 |
17 - 28 Aug 2022 | £1495 | £370 |
29 Aug - 2 Oct 2022 | £1675 | £335 |
3rd & 4th person discount | -£190 | |
Single traveller supplement | £190 |
Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.
Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna | ||
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Superior: 13 Apr - 29 Jun 2022 | £40 | |
Superior: 17 Aug - 12 Oct 2022 | £40 |
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, Florence | ||
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Junior suite: 13 Apr - 29 Jun 2022 | £16 | |
Junior suite: 17 Aug - 12 Oct 2022 | £16 | |
Larger deluxe: 13 Apr - 29 Jun 2022 | £16 | |
Larger deluxe: 17 Aug - 12 Oct 2022 | £16 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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13 Apr - 29 Jun 2022 | £68 | £120 |
17 Aug - 12 Oct 2022 | £68 | £120 |
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, Florence (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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13 Apr - 29 Jun 2022 | £132 | £164 |
17 Aug - 05 Sep 2022 | £68 | £115 |
06 Sep - 12 Oct 2022 | £132 | £164 |
Travelling from the UK
Outward route | Airline |
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Aberdeen - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Aberdeen - Bologna (via Paris) | Air France |
Aberdeen - Florence (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Aberdeen - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Outward route | Airline |
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Birmingham - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Birmingham - Bologna (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
Birmingham - Pisa | jet2 |
Birmingham - Pisa (via Munich) | Lufthansa |
Outward route | Airline |
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Bristol - Bologna | Ryanair |
Bristol - Florence | British Airways |
Bristol - Pisa | easyJet |
Outward route | Airline |
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Nottingham East Midlands - Pisa | Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Edinburgh - Bologna | Ryanair |
Edinburgh - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Edinburgh - Florence | British Airways |
Edinburgh - Pisa | Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Glasgow - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Outward route | Airline |
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Glasgow Prestwick - Pisa | Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Humberside - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Humberside - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Outward route | Airline |
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Leeds Bradford - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Leeds Bradford - Pisa | Ryanair |
Leeds Bradford - Pisa | jet2 |
Leeds Bradford - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
Outward route | Airline |
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Liverpool - Pisa | Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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London City - Florence | Air France, British Airways |
Outward route | Airline |
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Gatwick - Bologna | easyJet |
Gatwick - Florence | British Airways, Vueling |
Gatwick - Pisa | British Airways, easyJet |
Outward route | Airline |
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Heathrow - Bologna | British Airways |
Heathrow - Pisa | British Airways |
Outward route | Airline |
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Manchester - Bologna | Ryanair |
Manchester - Bologna (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
Manchester - Florence | British Airways |
Manchester - Pisa | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
Outward route | Airline |
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Teesside International - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.
Connecting travel options - flying via Bologna
Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
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own transfer from Bologna airport | pay locally | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Florence SMN (0h10, pay locally), rail Florence SMN to Bologna Centrale (0h40) | £34 | 1100 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Pisa
Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
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rail Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale (2h-2h15), taxi Bologna Centrale to hotel (0h10, pay locally) | £46 | 1700 |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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taxi hotel to Florence SMN (0h10, pay locally), rail Florence SMN to Pisa Centrale (1h15) | £12 | 1100 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Florence
Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
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rail Florence SMN to Bologna Centrale (0h40), taxi Bologna Centrale to hotel (0h10, pay locally) | £34 | 1800 |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
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own transfer to Florence airport | pay locally | flexible |
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A fabulous holiday despite the Coronavirus pandemic, so well thought out and such amazing places to stay, just about the right amount of challenging walking.
Lots of Italians walking the Via Degli Dei: without exception friendly, fun and well equipped. You would never be without help, advice or guidance if you needed it. Not crowded - but it's not like walking alone in the Cairngorms: if you sit down for 15 minutes then somebody will come along and they will definitely have a telephone that works. The paths are mostly in woodland but some sections are steep, with rocks, and the paths do have a lot of clay. If it is at all wet they can be slippery. Take your time on the steep, slippery parts. There is no need to hurry to make the distance on any of the walks and it is better to negotiate any slippery bits safely.
This was a great holiday - very well organised, extremely well documented, carefully planned in detail and executed without fail. All the hotels were friendly and welcoming and perfect for the holiday. Food was brilliant and the provision of a daily picnic and reliable luggage transfer meant we had nothing to do but walk though interesting and beautiful mountains, enjoy our day, and look forward to a friendly place of rest and a good meal. Fresh air, exercise and a friendly welcome - nothing could be more relaxing and rewarding.
Already mentioned the specific stand out hotels! Might help to notify that if you don't have any Italian language, sometimes that can be problematic. When I was lost and called Yolanda, we struggled to understand each other!
We're pleased that you enjoyed the holiday overall, and that our 24-hour duty officer was able to provide assistance when you realised you had gone astray.
A fabulous holiday despite the Coronavirus pandemic, so well thought out and such amazing places to stay, just about the right amount of challenging walking.
Lots of Italians walking the Via Degli Dei: without exception friendly, fun and well equipped. You would never be without help, advice or guidance if you needed it. Not crowded - but it's not like walking alone in the Cairngorms: if you sit down for 15 minutes then somebody will come along and they will definitely have a telephone that works. The paths are mostly in woodland but some sections are steep, with rocks, and the paths do have a lot of clay. If it is at all wet they can be slippery. Take your time on the steep, slippery parts. There is no need to hurry to make the distance on any of the walks and it is better to negotiate any slippery bits safely.
This was a great holiday - very well organised, extremely well documented, carefully planned in detail and executed without fail. All the hotels were friendly and welcoming and perfect for the holiday. Food was brilliant and the provision of a daily picnic and reliable luggage transfer meant we had nothing to do but walk though interesting and beautiful mountains, enjoy our day, and look forward to a friendly place of rest and a good meal. Fresh air, exercise and a friendly welcome - nothing could be more relaxing and rewarding.
Already mentioned the specific stand out hotels! Might help to notify that if you don't have any Italian language, sometimes that can be problematic. When I was lost and called Yolanda, we struggled to understand each other!
We're pleased that you enjoyed the holiday overall, and that our 24-hour duty officer was able to provide assistance when you realised you had gone astray.
The whole walk is a highlight challenging at times .We would recommend the wearing of good boots rather than shoes as the ground is uneven at times, and if you can't speak any Italian then learn some basics before you go as it will enhance your experience in the main part of the walk away from the cities.
Bologna was an unexpectedly wonderful city. The walk to San Luca was an atmospheric start, the variety of terrain & scenery coupled with the variety of accommodation & hosts made a memorable special holiday. It was great to meet & chat to others along the way from different parts of the world.
Walking along the arcades of Bologna to the San Luca Sanctuary on a glorious sunny morning with the young, old, fit and not-so-fit residents of the city was a great start to the walk. Although the main walking route goes along Via Saragozza, we had explored its arcades the morning before and really enjoyed walking along the arcades and having a coffee as many of the locals were also doing.
Highlights:
Monte Adone
Flower filled meadows
Nice woodland
Great views
Every stopover was individual and quirky in its own way
Dancing at the village festival in Madonna dei Fornelli
Great to meet so many walkers from so many different countries - didn't realise what a busy route it would be
Bologna and Florence create fantastic book-ends to the holiday. Two city breaks back to back would be exhausting, but with a weeks walking inbetween it is the perfect balance