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Undiscovered Italy – Le Marche including Urbino and San Marino From €1,399Per Person

€1,399

Per Person

Overview

For a taste of Real Italy, join us on this guided holiday to Le Marche, a region of outstanding natural beauty situated between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. Renaissance art, awe-inspiring mountainous landscape and fine beaches are just some of the lures of this wonderful destination. We’ll stay in the coastal town of Pesaro, birthplace of famous composer Gioacchino Rossini, which boasts the happy combination of a charming historic centre and a superb beach. Our Italy trip will take us to many Le Marche gems, including the university city of Urbino, home to countless artistic and architectural masterpieces; Gradara, whose beautifully preserved castle is thought to be the scene of Dante’s tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca; San Leo, with its imposing hilltop fortress; and the medieval citadel of San Marino, the smallest republic in the world.

 

Available Dates

(All Departing From Dublin)

28th May 2025 (Hotel Napoleon).

3rd September 2025 (Hotel Sans Souci).

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1 (Travel To Italy):

Upon arrival, we will be welcomed by our guide at Bologna Airport. Our guide will then accompany us as we are transferred to our hotel in the lovely seaside town of Pesaro, on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Day 2 (Pesaro):

Let’s see more of Pesaro.

We will have the morning free to relax and settle into our hotel, or why not get our bearings with a leisurely stroll through Pesaro and uncover the main square, Piazza del Popolo.

Join us this afternoon as we enjoy a guided walking tour of Pesaro, the birthplace of the world famous composer Gioacchino Rossini. here we will discover more of the historic town centre with its Medieval and Renaissance monuments and a modern quarter which extends out towards the sea.

Day 3 (Urbino):

After breakfast, we set off for a full day excursion to Urbino. Here we will enjoy panoramic views of the glorious landscape and a visit to the heart of the walled city.

Study footwear is recommended today as Urbino is a hilltop town with many cobbled streets.

Let’s get together with our fellow travellers and enjoy lunch which is included in a local restaurant in this historic town.

Day 4 (San Leo & San Marino):

Today let’s see more, as we uncover San Leo and San Marino.

After breakfast we will start our full day guided tour with a visit to the charming town of San Leo. Here we can discover San Leo’s ancient fortress which rises 600m above sea-level, overlooking the Marecchia Valley. The fortress has a history of hosting many personalities of cultural and artistic importance, from Dante to St. Francis.

After enjoying some free time for lunch we will continue our tour to the oldest republic in the world, San Marino. We will have free time to explore San Marino’s narrow, quirky streets at our own pace.

Day 5 (At Leisure):

Enjoy a free day to explore the area and discover more of Pesaro at a leisurely pace. Why not take a stroll on the beach, savour an al fresco lunch in one of the many restaurants or sip a glass of prosecco as you look out into the Adriatic. Our local representative will be pleased to offer recommendations for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment options in the area.

Day 6 (Guided Excursions To Gradara):

After breakfast, join us for a full day visit to Gradara. We will be guided through this charming town which is thought to have been the scene of Dante’s tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca.

After lunch which is included with our fellow travellers, we continue our tour to one of the region’s vineyards and cellars to taste some local wines.

Day 7 (At Leisure):

On this final day, take some time to relax and enjoy more of your surroundings. Our local representative will be pleased to offer recommendations.

Day 8 (Return Home):

Time to bid farewell to the beautiful region of Le Marche. Our guide will accompany us as we are transferred to the airport for our flight home.

Includes

What’s Included:

Flights & Accommodation

Transfers

Fully Guided

Half Board

All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.