Rates are valid for bookings by March 14, 2025
DAY 1 - ROME - Monday, June 9th
Arrival at Rome city center
Starting from 3:00pm
Check-in and accommodation at 4-star hotel centrally located
5:30pm Meeting with the tour leader in the hall of the hotel
7:00pm Welcome dinner at typical local restaurant
Overnight
DAY 2 – NUMANA - Tuesday, June 10th
Breakfast in hotel and check-out
9:00am Meeting with the driver in hotel and private transfer to Numana
1:00pm Arrival to Numana (you will leave your luggage at the hotel storage) Italian Aperitivo with tasting of local food and wine
Starting from 3:00pm
Check-in and accommodation at 4-star hotel
Time at leisure to relax on the beach
7:00pm Typical dinner at local restaurant
Overnight
Distances: Rome – Numana 182 miles / 3h26
DAY 3 – PERGOLA / ARCEVIA - Wednesday, June 11th
Breakfast in hotel 9:00am
Pick-up in hotel and private transfer to Pergola, one of the most beautiful Borghi of Italy
10:30am Greetings by the mayor and guided visit of the borgo, including the Angel Dal Foco Theatre and the Museum of the Golden Bronzes of Pergola which preserves precious and unique assets, the Golden Bronzes from Cartoceto di Pergola, the only group of gilded bronze of the Roman period era existing in the world
1:00pm Typical lunch at local restaurant
3:00pm Departure to Arcevia, one of the most beautiful Borghi of Italy
3:30pm Arrival to Arcevia and Welcome greetings by the mayor
4:00pm Meeting with the guide and start an exciting tour of the Arcevia castles, among mysteries, legends and ancient myths
6:30pm Aperitivo (light dinner) at sunset with typical local products to retro charm bar with breathtaking views of the Marche countryside
8:30/9:00pm Private transfer back to Numana
Overnight
Distances: Numana – Pergola 59 miles / 1h20 Pergola – Arcevia 14 miles / 32 min. Arcevia – Numana 53 miles / 1h12
DAY 4 – NUMANA - Thursday, June 12th
Breakfast in hotel 9:30am
Pick-up in hotel and private transfer to the port of Numana
10:00am Meeting with the skipper and departure to admire the wonderful beaches with a boat trip on the Conero Riviera* with light lunch on board
1:00pm Back to the port of Numana Time at leisure for personal interests
6:00pm Pick-up in hotel and private transfer to Candia
7:00pm Typical dinner at local country house
9:00/9:30pm Private transfer back to Numana
Overnight
(*) In case of bad weather conditions, the boat excursion to the Conero Riviera will be replaced with a visit to Offagna, one of the most beautiful Borghi of Italy. After the tour you will be delighted with a tasting of typical products.
Distances: Numana – Candia 11 miles / 23 min
DAY 5 - ANCONA / MORRO D’ALBA / GRADARA - Friday, June 13th
Breakfast in hotel and check-out
8:30am Pick-up in hotel and private transfer to Ancona, capital town of the Marche region
9:00am Meeting with the guide and visit the most remarkable monuments of the town aboard a small and characteristic train
11:00am Meeting with a local “Sfoglina” (pasta maker) for a typical cooking lesson in her laboratory
1:00pm Lunch at restaurant in the center of Ancona to taste what you have prepared with your own hands
3:00pm Meeting with the driver and departure to Morro d’Alba countryside
4:00pm Arrival to Morro d’Alba and visit one of the oldest family-run wineries in the Marche region. Founded in 1850, for over 150 years this winery has consistently offered its customers high-quality wines from the best varieties of grapes for red, white, and rose wines produced in their vineyard. The winery is surrounded by picturesque countryside and beautiful hills along with the breathtaking view of the seacoast. At the end of the winery tour, you will enjoy an aperitivo (light dinner) with tasting of fine wines accompanied by typical local products
7:00pm Departure to Gradara
8:00pm Check-in and accommodation at 4-star hotel
Overnight
Distances: Numana – Ancona 14 miles / 25 min.; Ancona – Morro d’Alba 18 miles / 40 min.; Morro d’Alba - Gradara 40 miles / 55 min
DAY 6 – PESARO / GRADARA - Saturday, June 14th
Breakfast in hotel
9:30am Pick-up and private transfer to Pesaro, lively city overlooking the sea, with its 7 kilometers of sandy beach. 10:00am Arrival to Pesaro. Meeting with the guide and visit this beautiful and elegant Renaissance town, also known as "City of Music" thanks to the bond with Gioacchino Rossini, the famous composer born in Pesaro
12:00pm Time at leisure to enjoy Pesaro and for shopping. Lunch on your own
3:00pm Meeting with the driver and back to Gradara
3:30pm Arrival to Gradara and time at leisure
5:30pm Welcome greetings by the mayor and guided visit to this enchanting borgo boasting a monumental Renaissance fortress which houses important works of art from the fifteenth century, such as the altarpiece of Andrea della Robbia and "Madonna with Child and Saints" by Giovanni Santi - father of the famous painter Raffaello. We will walk on the Ronda walkways, along the walls enclosing the borgo, featuring square and merged towers
7:30pm Buffet dinner inside the borgo
Overnight
Distances: Gradara – Pesaro 10 miles / 20 min
DAY 7 – ACQUALAGNA /MONDAVIO - Sunday, June 15th
Breakfast in hotel
8:30am Pick-up in hotel and private transfer to Acqualagna, fascinating ancient Roman town close to the magnificent Furlo Gorge and surrounded by unspoiled nature and stunning views. At a national level it is defined as the Truffle Capital, owing to its important year-round events dedicated to the truffle and for its long-standing traditions of research, production and sale of the most famous tuber of all times. You will enjoy an exciting Truffle Hunting experience leaded by a passionate quarryman and his dog, without missing a tasting of freshly harvested truffles accompanied by typical products and wines
2:45pm Meeting with the driver and departure to Mondavio, one of the most beautiful borghi of Italy
3:15pm Arrival to Mondavio. Welcome greetings by the mayor and visit this spectacular borgo dominated by a perfectly preserved Renaissance fortress. The “Rocca” was designed by the Senese architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini and was built between 1482 and 1492. It represents a marvelous and unique document of the innovatory genius of Martini, who reformed fifteenth century techniques applied to the construction of military fortresses.
5:30pm Meeting with the driver and transfer back to Gradara
7:30pm Farewell dinner in hotel
Overnight
Distances: Gradara – Acqualagna 40 miles / 50 min. Acqualagna – Mondavio 33 miles / 22 min. Mondavio – Gradara 32 miles / 50 min
DAY 8 – ROME FCO / ROME Monday, June 16th
Breakfast in hotel and check-out
9:00am Pick-up and private transfer to Rome (the bus will stop to FCO int. airport and to Rome city center)
END OF SERVICES
Distances: Gradara – Rome FCO Int. airport 212 miles 3h51 Rome FCO airport – Rome city center 20 miles / 50 min.
The daily schedule may be subject to change.
Package includes: Transportation Private group transfers with driver as detailed in the itinerary (unless otherwise specified)
Overnights*
1 Overnight at 4-star hotel in Rome, standard room - B&B treatment (June 9)
3 Overnight at 4-star hotel in Numana, standard room - B&B treatment (June 10,11,12)
3 Overnight at 4-star hotel in Gradara, standard room - B&B treatment (June 13,14,15)
(*) Touristic city tax is always included
Meals (*):
Availability and rate on request
Welcome dinner at typical restaurant in Rome (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Italian Aperitivo with tasting of local food and wine in Numana (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Dinner at typical restaurant in Numana (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Lunch at typical restaurant in Pergola (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Aperitivo (light dinner) at sunset with typical local products in Arcevia (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included) Typical dinner at country house in Candia (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Buffet dinner with tasting of typical local products in Gradara (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Farewell dinner in hotel at Gradara (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
(*) At time of confirmation we strongly recommend reporting any special dietary requirements (allergies, intolerances, vegan or vegetarian diet etc.)
Tour & Activities Guided visit of Pergola (2h - with English speaking guide, entrance fee included where expected)
Guided tour among Arcevia castles (2h - with English speaking guide)
Boat trip on the Conero Riviera with light lunch on board (3h, with English speaking skipper)
Guided visit of Ancona aboard a small train (2h - with English speaking guide, train fee included)
Cooking lesson with a Sfoglina in Ancona and final tasting lunch at local restaurant (1/2 mineral water and ¼ local wine included)
Guided visit to a winery in Morro d’Alba and tasting of wine accompanied by local products
Guided tour of Pesaro (2h - with English speaking guide, entrance fee to the house of Rossini included)
Guided visit to the fortress of Gradara (1h - with English speaking guide, entrance fee included)
Truffle Hunting experience in Acqualagna with tasting of freshly harvested truffles accompanied by typical products and wine
Guided visit to the fortress of Mondavio (1h - with English speaking guide, entrance fee included)
Other services English speaking tour leader (from June 9 to June 16, 2025)
Package does not include: Transfers on Day 1 in Rome
Meals and drinks unless clearly specified
Porterage, tips and extras of a personal nature
Travel insurance for trip cancellation/delay/interruption, baggage and personal effects, emergency medical evacuation, accident and sickness medical expenses
Anything not indicated under " Package includes "
TERMS & CONDITIONS:Prices in Euros including VAT.
Additional fees or taxes are excluded. Rates are valid for the number of specified participants (12 people) and for 7 nights / 8 days stay tour in a standard DBL room.
Any request for a change of accommodation (e.g. from DBL to DUS and vice versa, including any upgrade) after checking availability with the supplier, will be subject to a supplement up to the client.
Any changes in the number of participants, nights and services will lead to a revision of prices.
Validity of the offer The present is only an offer, no reservation or block of services has been made. The offer is based on rates and dynamic availability of hotels and services: for this reason, prices are subject to reconfirmation at moment of booking confirmation, depending on new availability. Even the restaurants indicated may be replaced by similar ones if not available at the time of confirmation.
Payments:Deposit required upon confirmation of booking: 40% of the total amount, Not Refundable
Balance to be paid 30 days prior to client’s arrival
Payments can be made by credit card (with bank charges at your expenses; American Express not accepted) or bank transfer.
Cancellations:For cancellation received up to 31 days prior to client’s arrival: no penalty except for the non-refundable deposit
For cancellation received between 30 to 20 days prior to client’s arrival: 70% of the total amount due
For cancellation received 19 days or less prior to client’s arrival: no refund
No refund in case of no show
No refund on any unused portion of the trip