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:
01 September 2020 - 13 October 2020
14 April 2021 - 30 June 2021
18 August 2021 - 13 October 2021
| 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: 01 September 2020 - 13 October 2020, 14 April 2021 - 30 June 2021 & 18 August 2021 - 13 October 2021
Start any day except Thursday or Saturday | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep - 3 Oct 2020 | £1595 | £315 |
| 14 - 30 Apr 2021 | £1495 | £295 |
| 1 - 21 May 2021 | £1545 | £310 |
| 22 May - 20 Jun 2021 | £1595 | £315 |
| 18 - 28 Aug 2021 | £1435 | £350 |
| 29 Aug - 3 Oct 2021 | £1595 | £315 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£185 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £185 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Superior: 01 Sep - 13 Oct 2020 | £38 | |
| Superior: 14 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 | £38 | |
| Superior: 18 Aug - 13 Oct 2021 | £38 |
| Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, Florence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite: 01 Sep - 13 Oct 2020 | £15 | |
| Junior suite: 14 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 | £15 | |
| Junior suite: 18 Aug - 13 Oct 2021 | £15 | |
| Larger deluxe: 01 Sep - 13 Oct 2020 | £15 | |
| Larger deluxe: 14 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 | £15 | |
| Larger deluxe: 18 Aug - 13 Oct 2021 | £15 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep - 13 Oct 2020 | £64 | £112 |
| 14 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 | £64 | £112 |
| 18 Aug - 13 Oct 2021 | £64 | £112 |
| Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco, Florence (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep - 05 Sep 2020 | £64 | £108 |
| 06 Sep - 13 Oct 2020 | £125 | £155 |
| 14 Apr - 30 Jun 2021 | £125 | £155 |
| 18 Aug - 05 Sep 2021 | £64 | £108 |
| 06 Sep - 13 Oct 2021 | £125 | £155 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Birmingham - Bologna (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
| Birmingham - Pisa | jet2 |
| Birmingham - Pisa (via Munich) | Lufthansa |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bristol - Bologna | Ryanair |
| Bristol - Florence | British Airways |
| Bristol - Pisa | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Durham Tees Valley - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh - Bologna | Ryanair |
| Edinburgh - Florence | British Airways |
| Edinburgh - Pisa | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick - Pisa | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Humberside - Bologna (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Humberside - Pisa (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Liverpool - Pisa | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London City - Florence | Air France, British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Bologna | easyJet |
| Gatwick - Florence | British Airways, Vueling |
| Gatwick - Pisa | British Airways, easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Bologna | British Airways |
| Heathrow - Pisa | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Manchester - Bologna | Ryanair |
| Manchester - Florence | British Airways |
| Manchester - Pisa | easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Newcastle - Pisa | jet2 |
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. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| own transfer from Bologna airport | pay locally | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Florence SMN (0h10, pay locally), rail Florence SMN to Bologna Centrale (0h40) | £32 | 1100 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Pisa
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| rail Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale (2h/2h15), taxi Bologna Centrale to hotel (0h10, pay locally) | £43 | 1700 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| taxi hotel to Florence SMN (0h10, pay locally), rail Florence SMN to Pisa Centrale (1h15) | £10 | 1100 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Florence
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| rail Florence SMN to Bologna Centrale (0h40), taxi Bologna Centrale to hotel (0h10, pay locally) | £32 | 1800 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| own transfer | 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
Another very enjoyable Inn Travel holiday. Excellent walking notes and immaculate arrangements for transfer of luggage.
A great and challenging walk, pretty hilly in places and there is a lot of walking through woodland. When you're not in the woods, the views are wonderful! We combined the last two days of your walk so we did Olmo to Florence in one go and this is manageable for people with less time. (If you take this option, and get up at a reasonable time for Day 6 you can easily get to Olmo in time to take a bus or taxi to go and wander around Fiesole - so you dont miss it)
Itinerary well planned and thought through - thoroughly enjoyable
Stunning walking, with wonderful views and great regional cuisine each night which was always well deserved.
Take some zinc oxide tape for your toes and voltarol for your knees.....There a quite a few climbs and descents!
Lovely holiday, well organised, great selection of hotels and accommodation. Wonderful experience, tranquil countryside with good paths and just the right level of challenge.
Beautiful walk, not too stressful as we have done several grade 3s. Accommodation and food was a real mixed bag on this walk. A couple of very dissappointing properties which surprised me to still be used. One property that we all really enjoyed was Hotel La Felicina, host family were amazing and we had the best home cooked meal!! We were even allowed to use the washing machine , which is a bonus on a a 10 day walk. Countryside and small towns were all delightful, you really do get to see the real Italy (Tuscany). Weather was great with just one day of rain. Florence was a real treat, especially the last 2 days of walking with Florence in your sights. Thank you Inntravel for yet another beautiful walk .
Walking was lovely but fitness beforehand is essential. The route is marked superbly and makes life very easy to enjoy the beautiful countryside.
Bologna was a real delight and the walk out of Bologna was stunning. Overall I really enjoyed the walk but found it very long days - on two occasions I took over 40,000 steps and my feet and knees hurt! (Although recovered overnight). Being picky, there was a lot more woodland walking that I was expecting. I went with the misconception (my fault) that the walk was an ancient way walked by religious people or for trade but now see it’s a series of walks that have been put together to create the Way of the Gods in recent years (as one of the hoteliers told me).
The food was outstanding!
Combination of 3 cities and variety of walks appealed to us.
INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed two walking itineraries From Bologna to Florence, and From Florence to Siena, followed by a return short stay again in Bologna at the Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
You need to book the restuarants in Bologna, they all seeemed pretty full.
We did a day trip to Modena which was most worthwhile and very easy.
The spring flowers in the verges and meadows at the beginning of May were spectacular. The food in all the hotels and restaurants was outstanding. The Hotel 'La Felicina' was memorable for so many reasons not least the welcome from Carlo and Bruno.
We felt that walking poles were essential on certain parts of the route as it is used by both mountain bikes and all terrain motorcycles which meant that the paths were muddy, rutted and flooded in places.