DAY 1: Arrival at the Relais in Fano.
DAY 2: Breakfast is followed by a little break in Furlo Gorge. A real paradise marked by the Candigliano River that flows between the towering rock walls of the Gorge, where the suggestive landscape combines with the prodigious wealth of nature boasting unique specimen of flora and fauna. From here proceed towards Urbino, a town that is the pride of Italian Renaissance and the birthplace of architect Bramante and the renowned artist Raffaello. Its Palazzo Ducale, the jewel of Italian Renaissance, has been the home of the National Gallery of Le Marche region since 1912. Urbino also hosts the Academy of Raffaello, countless churches of significant importance, as well as the Fortress of Albornoz.
DAY 3: Today you will get to see an extraordinary urban and architectural combination: the castle of Gradara. Discover the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca caught in each other’s arms and killed by Francesca’s husband. The tour continues with another historical town: Mondaino. The cheese makers of the ancient mill welcome you and show you how to make the “Fossa Cheese” (a delicacy of this area) than the experience goes on with a food tasting. After that you will have a short break in the near village of Montegridolfo, a little medieval jewel. It is like an open-air museum whose history and architecture are almost too affected. Don’t forget to admire the panoramic views that this town has to offer!
DAY 4: Recharge your energy with a delicious breakfast and go to Mondavio. Located on top of a hill with views of the Adriatic sea and Apennines, the medieval town of Mondavio is still surrounded by its ancient town walls and defended by a mighty fortress designed by architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. Today, the fortress houses the Museum of historical re-enactment and armoury, with mannikins with costumes and weapons ranging from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century. A fleet of “war machines” with faithful reconstructions in actual sizes is in display inside the moat of the fortress. The fortress is the symbol of the town, but here you will also visit the historical workshop where the pecorino cheese is produced inside a tuff cave. In the afternoon you will stop at a local winery where an expert will show you the family company, followed by a wine and local extravirgin olive oil tasting. In this area a wine production is D.O.C. Bianchello del Metauro. End of service.
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