Le Marche

D01: ANCONA AIRPORT - ANCONA

The journey begins on Day 1 in Ancona. Upon arrival at Ancona Raffaello Sanzio Airport, you will meet your local guide and bus, which will drive you to Ancona, the capital of the Marche Region. You will visit the city center and its beauties, such as San Ciriaco Cathedral, the Lazzaretto, and Trajan's Arch. You will stay overnight at your hotel in Sirolo or Numana, your base for the entire journey

D02 - D03: MOUNT CONERO REGIONAL PARK

Days 2 and 3 are dedicated to the Mount Conero Regional Park. Depending on the weather, you can choose to spend the day at Monte Conero's beautiful beaches, 'Le Calette Del Conero,' and go hiking on its paths, or visit Camerano's underground caves. Another alternative is to visit Corinaldo, an enchanting medieval village. At sunset, you will enjoy Adriatic fish dishes in a typical seaside restaurant, served with local white wine, Verdicchio.

D04:  URBINO (UNESCO HERITAGE)

Day 4 is a full day visit to Urbino (UNESCO Heritage), a pivotal center of the Italian Renaissance and the birthplace of the famous painter Raffaello Sanzio. You will see marvelous places that earned the city its UNESCO listing, including the Ducal Palace, the National Gallery of Marche, and the Oratory of the Grotto.

D05: MACERATA AND FERMO

On Day 5, you start by visiting the Sferisterio Of Macerata, an impressive open-air arena now renowned for its annual Opera Festival. After the arena visit, you will head to Montegranaro to see one of the region's famous shoe factories. In the afternoon, you will have a walk in Piazza Del Popolo, the main square of the medieval city of Fermo. Before returning, you will see the ancient Teatro Dell'aquila and the old Roman cisterns.

D06: ASCOLI PICENO

Day 6 is a full day dedicated to visiting Ascoli Piceno, a stunning gem known for its elegant square, Piazza Del Popolo. You will see historic buildings and churches crafted from local travertine stone, such as the Palazzo Dei Capitani Del Popolo, Loggia Dei Mercanti, Chiesa Di San Francesco, Cattedrale Di Sant’emidio, and the Baptistery Of San Giovanni. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy an apericena, tasting the local dish, 'Olive Ascolane.'

D07: FRASASSI CAVES

On Day 7, you will explore the fascinating Frasassi Caves (Grotte Di Frasassi), a huge and stunning complex boasting an astonishing array of stalactites and stalagmites. A guide will lead you to explore this vast cave ecosystem.

D08: RECANATI, HILLS OF INFINITY AND LORETO

Day 8 is dedicated to the poetic and religious essence of the Marche. You will visit Recanati, famous for its poet, Giacomo Leopardi. After visiting Recanati, you will head to the nearby town of Loreto, a significant pilgrimage site, to visit the Sanctuary Of The Holy House.

D09: TRIP BACK HOME

Day 9 concludes the journey. In the morning, you will be heading to the airport of Ancona for a happy farewell and preparing to return home.