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TREASURES OF ITALY: EXPLORE MARCHE & ABRUZZO
(Max. 16 people)

9 days From €4100 per person
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Day 1-3: Be Awed by Artistic Marche

Start in Pesaro, it the picturesque Marche Region, meet our tour leader who will accompany you along this trip and your fellow travelers and enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner in a local restaurant in the city center.

Discover the Renaissance hill town of Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed as the hometown of Raphael.

Proceed to Gradara, a lovely hill top town famous for its majestic castle, protagonist of a past that is still alive in the village, as well as being the scene of an eternal love that has been praised over the centuries by the great poet Dante Alighieri.

Driving through an idyllic landscape of rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves, you will do a nice stopover in Macerata, in Southern Marche for a visit of the lovely city center.

Arrive to your next reach your accommodation in Ascoli Piceno. An aperitif in an historical café with the local anisette is the best way to start enjoying the town.

Day 1
  • Delicious fine dining experience in Pesaro city centre
Day 2
  • Guided tour of the Renaissance hill town of Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 3
  • Visits to lovely hill top town of Gradara famous for its majestic castle,

Day 4-6: The Soul of Southern Marche and Abruzzo

Take a walking tour of Ascoli Piceno’s Renaissance-era old town, ending with a glass of anisette on its 13th-century Piazza del Popolo.

Tour the charming hils of the countryside and stop in a lovely estate nestled amidst vineyards and olive groves. Rediscover the flavor of traditions indulging in a delicious dinner paired with the local wines.

Take a cooking class at an exclusive villa, mastering the olive ascolane local specialty, then cross the Tronto River to Abruzzo, for dinner in the historic hill town of Santo Stefano di Sessanio.

Explore Abruzzo’s capital of L’Aquila, flourishing again after a dreadful 2009 earthquake. Marvel at the city’s highlights, like the 13th-century Basilica of Collemaggio with its white and pink checkered façade.  Visit the mountaintop fortress of Rocca Calascio (where The Name of the Rose was filmed) and the “secret” Apennine Sistine Chapel in Bominaco

Day 4
  • Take a guided tour of the Renaissance-era town of Ascoli Piceno & Macerata
  • Tour the Southern Marche countryside and savoring delicacies with dinner in a local estate
Day 5
  • Take a cooking demonstration at an exclusive villa, learning to prepare olive ascolane, a delicious local dish
Day 6
  • Explore Abruzzo’s capital of L’Aquila and the white and pink checkered facade of Collemaggio
  • Visit the mountaintop fortress of Rocca Calascio,

Day 7-8: Across Amazing Abruzzo

Leave L’Aquila and journey towards the coast, stopping at Bominaco, a treasure trove of Medieval heritage featuring the castle, the Oratory of San Pellegrino, and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, often called the “secret” Apennine Sistine Chapel.

Continue to Navelli, renowned for its premium saffron, and indulge in a lunch highlighting this exquisite ingredient. Relax at the 9th-century Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria, a stunning example of Romanesque architecture, before visiting a local vineyard for a tour and a delightful tasting of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

Finally, check in near Lanciano on the picturesque Trabocchi Coast, enjoy dinner with your group, and settle in for an overnight stay.

Day 7
  • Explore Abruzzo’s countryside and the famous medieval vilages and abbeys
Day 8
  • Traditional fish lunch on the Adriatic coast

Day 9-10: Sulmona & Rome

Leave your accommodation in the morning and, on your way to Rome, visit the pretty town of Sulmona, located on the foot of the Majella. Walk along the city center, all adorned with colorful confetti bouquets. Confetti are sugared-coated almonds, a specialty of this town: during your stop you will visit a local producer.

Arrive in Rome later in the day and enjoy your last evening strolling around the Eternal City. End up this amazing tour with a farewell dinner in a typical trattoria in Rome downtown.

 

Day 9
  • Visit Sulmona
  • Dinner in a typical Rome restaurant
Day 10
  • Departure from Rome

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Experience the untouched beauty of central Italy’s countryside, nestled within the majestic Apennine mountains. While you won’t find iconic manmade wonders like the Colosseum or Michelangelo’s David here, the region more than compensates with its authentic cuisine and unspoiled landscapes. The hidden gems of the Marche and Abruzzo regions boast vineyards that meander through rolling hills, castles perched on rocky outcrops, and traditional trabocchi fishing huts blending seamlessly with the coastal waters.

Explore the charming town of Urbino, a Renaissance jewel brimming with artistic heritage, and marvel at the ancient ruins of Rocca Calascio, one of the highest fortresses in Italy offering breathtaking views. The local cuisine remains a testament to tradition, free from contemporary culinary trends, focusing instead on locally sourced ingredients and cherished family recipes passed down through generations.

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