Walking tour in Tuscany: the way of San Jacopo

If your dream is to walk the Camino de Santiago de Compostela but you find it too long, there's a great alternative in Italy. Did you know there's also a Camino de Santiago in Tuscany?  This fascinating walking tour lets you experience the pilgrimage to venerate Santiago's relic in Tuscany.

San Jacopo, Santiago and San Giacomo all refer to apostle James the Greater, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. In 1144, a relic of San Giacomo came to Italy from Santiago de Compostela, leading to this alternative route in Tuscany, making it accessible for pilgrims.

The most suggestive itinerary combines three wonderful stages between Lucca, Montecatini Terme and Pistoia:

• Borgo di Collodi: famous for inspiring the story of Pinocchio.
• Montecatini Terme: renowned for its precious thermal waters.
• Pistoia: where the precious relic of San Giacomo is kept.

Choose a 2 or 3 or even 4-day itinerary, as you like more. Pope Francis stated in 2021: "The journeys to places of worship must be made according to one's own abilities." This philosophy encourages undertaking the San Jacopo pilgrimage in Tuscany in a serene and personalized way, making it accessible and rewarding for everyone, without rushing and without stress.

From June to October, you can walk this route with the support of a comprehensive organization that includes:

• Hotel accommodation.
• Dinner and breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfers to and from the hotel with luggage transport.
• Delivery of credentials, stamps, and maps.
• Entrance (with reserved time) for visiting the Relic of the Apostle James from Santiago de Compostela.
• Personal assistant at 3 points along the route.

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