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Win a Via Francigena Trip for Two

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Walking the Via Francigena is one of the world's most iconic travel experiences. Exploring this ancient pilgrimage trail in Italy is full of moments of discovery, reflection and a great sense of achievement.

Join UTracks' Active Travel Community for a chance to win an 8-day, self-guided walking holiday for two along the beautiful Lucca to Siena stage of the world-famous Via Francigena.

 

The Prize: Walk the Via Francigena - Lucca to Siena stage

The lucky winner will receive the Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena tour for two people for travel in 2025. On this self-guided tour you'll get to walk the popular stage of the Via Francigena through Tuscany. Over 8 days, you'll spend your days exploring stunning gardens, rolling hills, award-winning vineyards and some of the most renowned medieval towns, including San Gimignano and Monteriggioni.

Included in this trip:

✔️ Daily luggage transfers; so you can enjoy pack-free walking
✔️ Comfortable private accommodation; a selection of B&Bs, agriturismos and 3-star hotels
✔️ 24/7 English-speaking ground support + expert local team; for peace of mind
✔️ Delicious breakfasts and a 3-course dinner; the best way to start your day
✔️ Credenziale; your Italian Pilgrim's Passport
✔️ Digital information pack; including navigation app, route notes and professional advice


About UTracks

UTracks has been organising Camino experiences and active holidays in Europe since 2006 and has helped many people realise their travel dreams. 

There are many ways to explore Europe with UTracks. From the Camino de Santiago to the Alps,​ the farmer's markets of France to the Mediterranean waters of Italy and Croatia, whether you prefer walking or cycling, 2-star or 4-star, small group or self-guided; UTracks helps you explore Europe exactly the way you want.

Cypress Avenue near Montalto |  <i>John Millen</i> Cycle through alpine scenery in Austria Walking the gorgeous Camino Trail en route to Roncesvalles |  <i>Edwina Parsons</i>

 

How to Enter

To win this fantastic experience you'll need to become a member of our Active Travel Community. As a member, you'll receive the best walking and cycling inspiration, active travel news and exclusive promotions. It's free to join.

Simply fill in your details, stay subscribed during the promotional period and you'll have a chance to win! 

Read more about the prize, watch our Via Francigena video and read the terms and conditions.

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Watch the Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena Film

Spectacular landscapes, fascinating Tuscan countryside full of vineyards, charming UNESCO towns and picturesque rolling hills are just some of the highlights on this section of Italy's Via Francigena. View tours here: https://www.utracks.com/Camino/Via-Francigena  #ViaFrancigena #UTracksTravel #Italy  About the Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena Tour  Northern #Tuscany has so much to be discovered, especially for those travelling on foot. Starting in #Lucca, you can spend a day visiting its beautiful gardens and villas, or discovering some of the nearly one hundred churches that characterise this beautiful town.   The first part of this #walk takes you through the open and flat lands of the Val d'Elsa. You then enter the Tuscan Hills.   The second half of the #tour takes you back in time, exploring narrow streets and buildings of some of the most renowned medieval towns in Tuscany, including #SanGimignano and Monteriggioni.   As you reach #Siena the landscape surrounding you is full of open, green rolling hills. Stay in comfortable, family-run accommodation where you can sample the delicious culinary delights of Tuscany.  Find the Lucca to Siena #Walking Trip information here: https://www.utracks.com/Italy/Self-Guided-Walking/Francigena-Way-Lucca-to-Siena  Or discover other ways #UTracks lets you explore the Via #Francigena here: https://www.utracks.com/Camino/Via-Francigena  About UTracks  UTracks have over 450 trips across the active #travel spectrum: from relaxed cycling in the Loire Valley, to discovering iconic #Camino trails, to challenging hikes around Mont Blanc.   Walking or cycling, 2-star or 4-star, small group or self guided, land, river or sea - UTracks can help you explore #Europe exactly the way you want. Learn more at https://www.utracks.com/  Stay in touch with UTracks: https://instagram.com/utrackstravel https://twitter.com/UTracks_Travel https://www.facebook.com/UTracks https://www.pinterest.com.au/utracks/ https://www.utracks.com/blog https://www.youtube.com/user/UTracksTravel

 


Terms and Conditions

Entry is open to residents aged 18 years or over who subscribe (or are current subscribers) to the UTracks e-newsletter during the promotional period. The winner must travel on the 8 day Via Francigena: Lucca to Siena trip with UTracks between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 to redeem the prize. The prize is for the trip only, for two persons on a twin-share basis. The prize does not include flights. Entries close midnight AEST on 30/11/2024.  The prize will be announced in December 2024 via UTracks' newsletter, website and social media accounts. By subscribing to UTracks' e-newsletter you will be entered into the draw and acknowledge and agree to comply with the competition's Terms and Conditions.

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