Italy Yoga Retreats
ITALY YOGA & HIKING ADVENTURE
7 Night, Viterbo, Tuscia Area, Central Italy
with Jessie Chapman & facilitators
OCTOBER 2026: Wednesday 21st to Wednesday 28th
Join Jessie Chapman and our wonderful team of facilitators for an inspiring Italy Yoga & Hiking Adventure based in the ancient walled city of Viterbo, nestled in the Tuscia region of central Italy between Siena and Rome. Steeped in Etruscan history and surrounded by rolling countryside that spans parts of Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria, this region offers a rich blend of culture, nature, and timeless charm. Each day is thoughtfully designed, combining morning and afternoon yoga with scenic guided hikes and private historical walks led by our trusted local guide, Virgino Corsi. Over seven nights, we stay in a luxuriously restored, family-owned boutique palace hotel in the heart of Viterbo — a captivating medieval city, reached by a relaxed two-hour train journey from Rome.
Our Italy retreat days unfold at an unhurried pace, beginning with a nourishing morning yoga practice designed to awaken the body and set the tone for the day ahead. After a relaxed breakfast, we venture out into the surrounding countryside, following historic trails through vineyard landscapes and quiet rural villages. Along the way, there is time to visit local wineries, wander medieval streets, and explore ancient Etruscan tunnels carved deep into the stone thousands of years ago, embracing the ease and pleasure of La Dolce Vita. Jessie’s morning yoga and afternoon restoration sessions are are designed for all levels, offering a balance of strength, mobility and deep relaxation, with personalised guidance and attentive support throughout the retreat.
Yoga & Hiking Adventure
Wake up in beautiful surrounds
7:00 – 9:00 am Morning yoga practice
9:00 am Delicious breakfast
10:30 am Depart for the day’s guided hiking & adventures
1:00 pm Picnic or cafe lunch
5 pm Return home, relax & refresh
6:00 – 7:30 pm Deep rest & restoration yoga
7:30 pm Vegetarian dinner
8:30 pm Yoga nidra I relaxation
October 2026 Dates & Prices I 7 Night Italy Yoga Retreat
Wednesday 21st – Wednesday 28th October I 7-nights
Euro 2575 – Twin Share or Couple’s Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro 3275 – Single Room with ensuite bathroom
Returning Radiance Retreat guest? Let us know when registering to receive your 5% repeat guest discount.
What's Included - Yoga Retreats Italy
7 nights retreat accommodation
All breakfasts; all dinners & 1 lunch
Morning and afternoon yoga classes
Daily guided walks, hikes & history tours
Evening yoga nidra, meditation or pranayama
Not included: airfares, travel insurance and our hiking or cafe lunches, which we buy at the store to carry in our daypacks or enjoy out at a local cafe. We may also visit a local thermal spa, which will be an optional extra cost.
Register to receive the information letter including a more detailed daily itinerary.
Our Hiking Days
Our hiking days typically cover between 7 and 12 kilometers, with other days devoted to sightseeing, tastings, and exploring the unique beauty of the region alongside our knowledgeable local Italian guide, Virginio. The landscapes of the Lazio region feature gentle ups and downs, but the terrain is not mountainous or technically challenging. Our routes follow well-worn paths along quiet farming roads, through vineyards, oak and chestnut forests, and along charming old country lanes. For those who would like a lighter day, there is always the option to ride in the support van, where you can still enjoy the sightseeing, scenery, and Virginio’s wonderful historical insights and stories about each day’s destination.
Yoga, Restoration & Stillness
Each day on our Italy Yoga Retreat begins and ends with nourishing yoga practice, with every guest supported by experienced teacher Jessie Chapman and our caring retreat team. Teaching since 1997, Jessie offers classes that are thoughtfully designed for all levels — from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners — with guidance tailored to each person’s needs, energy levels, and physical abilities.
Morning sessions blend gentle flowing sequences with longer-held postures to cultivate flexibility, strength, balance, and healthy alignment. Afternoon restorative yoga encourages deep rest and nervous-system relaxation, supporting fuller breathing, replenished energy, and a profound sense of ease. Throughout the retreat, Jessie offers attentive care, encouragement, and mindful adjustments so you feel relaxed, confident, and supported every step of the way.
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Italy Yoga Retreat Accommodation & Meals
Our boutique retreat accommodation is a luxuriously restored medieval residence in the heart of Viterbo, where we settle in for the full week and truly make ourselves at home. Set on the historic Piazza del Gesù, this charming guesthouse blends centuries-old character with modern comforts, including private ensuite rooms, air-conditioning, heating, complimentary Wi-Fi, and thoughtful details that support rest and ease. Peaceful garden spaces offer a quiet place to unwind between activities. Our breakfasts are served in-house after yoga, lunches are enjoyed as picnics on our hikes and dinners are served either in-house or at a nearby restaurant to savour the local flavours. Special dietary needs can be catered for with advance notice. Viterbo itself is an enchanting historic town with a remarkably preserved medieval quarter, inviting daily wanderings through tiny cobbled streets and atmospheric piazzas just steps from our front door. Located just south of the Tuscan border, with Umbria unfolding to the east, this region is a red-wine heartland with roots reaching back more than 2,500 years to the time of the Etruscans, offering a rich cultural backdrop to our time together.
Your Italy Retreat Hosts
Your Italy Yoga Retreat hosts are Jessie Chapman and our wonderful team of facilitators, together with our experienced Italian walking guide, Virginio Corsi — a local hiking and history guide who lives in Viterbo and brings the landscape and its stories beautifully to life. Jessie has been leading Radiance Retreats for over 25 years in Byron Bay, Asia, New Zealand, and Europe, and loves sharing the transformative retreat journies — creating space for people to deepen their practice, move well, restore, and feel inspired. Jessie has been teaching yoga since 1997, and is the author of 4 Yoga Books (HarperCollins) including the bestseller Yoga Postures for your Body, Mind & Soul and creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD Series. Click here to read more about Jessie and Radiance Retreats.
Getting There, Arrival & Departure, Extra Nights
Arrival Day I Italy Yoga Retreat
Meet your hosts at 12:00 pm at Porta Romana Train Station, Viterbo. Viterbo is around 2 hours by train from central Rome or Fiumicino Airport (FCO). A private shuttle can be arranged on request, otherwise the train is easy and convenient. After checking into our hotel, we’ll enjoy lunch in one of Viterbo’s lively piazzas, stroll the medieval monuments and laneways, then regroup for our first Restorative Yoga class before sharing a relaxed Italian welcome dinner.
Departure Day
On our final morning we enjoy yoga and breakfast, with time to shower and pack before hotel check-out at 11:00 am. We’re happy to help arrange extra nights in Viterbo or transport to Rome.
Getting to Viterbo:
Plan to fly into Rome. Train travel in Italy is reliable and easy to book online at
www.trenitalia.com (recommended).
From Roma Ostiense or Roma Trastevere: direct trains to Viterbo run frequently from 6:00 am.
From Roma Termini: services usually require a change.
From Fiumicino Airport (FCO): allow ~30 minutes to walk to the station; most routes change at Trastevere.
Journey time is approximately 2 hours.
Private driver transfers are available on request (€200–€240 up to 8 passengers).
Viterbo has two stations — Porta Romana and Porta Fiorentina — both close to the historic centre. When searching, select Viterbo – “Tutte le Stazioni” to see all options.
(Taxi fares from Fiumicino Airport to central Rome / Termini are fixed at €55.)
Extra Nights:
If you’d like to stay in Viterbo before or after the retreat, we can recommend nearby hotels and apartments.
More Information: Full meeting details and arrival instructions are emailed upcon retreat registration. You can also contact us here with any questions you have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our yoga hiking retreats in Italy are small group retreats that allow for an abundance of relaxation and connection. There’s usually between ten to twelve participants.
Our yoga retreats in Italy include all accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, 1 lunch, twice daily yoga, daily guided hikes and walking tours, history talks, evening yoga nidra and refreshments.
Not at all. Our yoga retreats Italy are designed for all levels. Yoga classes are tailored to meet individual needs, and hikes are guided with options for different abilities. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
For this retreat we meet in Viterbo, an easy 2 hour train ride from Rome. All getting there details are emailed upon registration and some guests might like to meet in Rome for the train trip to Viterbo together.
For your Italy Yoga Hike Adventure Retreat, bring comfortable yoga clothes, quality hiking and walking gear, supportive walking and hiking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle. We’ll provide a full packing list upon registering.