Via Litoranea, 87
61037 Marotta (PU)
Ph. +390721.967941
Fax. +390721.967561
VAT. 01088240419
5 DAYS FOOD, WINE AND HERITAGE TOUR
Historical towns, local producers, and typical products… these are the keywords.Enjoy authentic Italy through an itinerary where each town has a story to tell...
HIGHLIGHTS:
- POSSIBILITY TO DISCOVER A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE RENAISSANCE IN MARCHE REGION LIKE URBINO: A TOWN RECOGNIZED AS A UNESCO HERITAGE SITE;
- HISTORICAL TOWNS THAT PRESERVE THEIR HISTORY AND TRADITIONS WITH SUGGESTIVE DIFFERENT PANORAMIC VIEWS;
- DISCOVER CENTRAL ITALY AS AN AUTHENTIC REGION WHERE TRADITIONS AND NATURAL LANDSCAPES ARE TREASURES TO BE PRESERVED;
- SEE THE ROLLING HILLS OF MARCHE AND ITS SUGGESTIVE LANDSCAPES;
- VISIT AND TASTE LOCAL PRODUCTS AND BUY THEM FROM THE LOCAL PRODUCERS;
- TASTE AND DISCOVER THE FLAVOURS OF THE LOCAL EXCELENCES OF THIS REGION;
- SEE FOR YOURSELF THE CARE AND PASSION OF THE LOCAL PRODUCERS;
- FLEXIBILITY TO MODIFY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UPON YOUR NEEDS.
DAY 1: Arrive in Le Marche and check-in. Your accommodation is a prestigious and refined country house that rises on the first slopes of the hillside at the entrance to Fano from which one can enjoy views of the sea, of the town and surrounding hills.
A vast park, which was a hunting reserve before, the golf driving range and the garden with flowers, they all frame this beautiful residence. Built as a villa, a house for summer vacation, it includes also two other units: the house of the guardian and the former stables, storage and greenhouse, which are now joined together with the central building thanks to a porch and a patio.
DAY 2: Today you will visit Urbino, a town that is the pride of Italian Renaissance, and the birthplace of architect Bramante and artist Raffaello. Its Palazzo Ducale, the jewel of Italian Renaissance, has been home to the National Gallery of the Marche region since 1912. Urbino also hosts the Academy of Raffaello, countless churches each of significant importance, as well as the Fortress of Albornoz. A local English-speaking guide will take you on a historical trip of this fascinating UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Go back to the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Fano.
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. But first, enjoy the absolutely amazing views of the panoramic street that crosses the Natural Park of Mount San Bartolo. After a delicious, traditional lunch in Gradara, you will go back to Fano, where we suggest you to take a guided tour of this so historically rich town, where you will also have the chance to taste the famous “Moretta Fanese”, a typical alcoholic coffee drink, while listening to the legend of how the fishermen of the port of Fano invented it. Overnight in Fano.
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, followed by a cheese tasting accompanied by home-made jams and an excellent glass of local wine. Proceed to Corinaldo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, a medieval town, as demonstrated by the mighty historical walls and monuments. The tour goes on with the visit of 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. Go back to the hotel. Overnight in Fano.
DAY 5: Breakfast. End of service.
For information or request please contact maritaly@gazzellaviaggi.it or +39 0721967941
ON REQUEST: Transfer and transports (hire car driver, car rental, coach rental), organized guided tours, tour leader on site, booking of meals at local restaurants, extension of the tour with other experiences like trekking activity, sailboat tours on Conero Coast, yoga, hiking, daily bike tours, cooking class experience with a local chef!
Via Litoranea, 87
61037 Marotta (PU)
Ph. +390721.967941
Fax. +390721.967561
VAT. 01088240419