Marche Region Discovery – Italy in a region
This itinerary focuses only on Marche region, a small but extremely fascinating region still quite unknown to foreign tourists. It is strategically located in central Italy along the shores of the Adriatic sea and it is rich in history, art, lovely landscapes, and Jewish heritage sites.
After the arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, we will drive to ANCONA, the capital city of MARCHE, a region that fascinated American iconic movie star Dustin Hoffman, to the point of purchasing a beautiful villa in the area of ANCONA when he came to shoot a series of advertisements promoting its allures to an international audience.
Here we will be visiting many sites included in the Unesco Heritage List: medieval and Renaissance villages and towns surrounded by lovely landscapes such as JESI, FERMO, FABRIANO and URBINO that with its most iconic attraction, the Palazzo Ducale, even inspired some of the most spectacular scenes of the “Star Wars” series; the Jewish heritage sites located in Urbino and Jesi and in more secluded places like MORESCO; and last, but not least, natural wonders like the FRASASSI caves and the CONERO sea coast; tiny SAN MARINO (abt 23 sq. miles), the oldest Republic in the world, GRADARA and its castle soaked in history and perfect sets for a cloak and dagger movie.
Like any of our Tours also this can be shortened or extended. For the latter option we invite you to have a look at all our Tours which, either partially or totally could be added to this tour. We invite you also to check our list of 1 EXTRA DAY OPTIONS and ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES that are offered with each tour (extra cost to be advised upon request).
After visiting Italy’s beauties, if you might be interested in continuing your trip to Israel please bear in mind that we have a strong partnership with GO ASIA tour operator (https://www.goasia.it/destinazioni/israele/).
LOCATIONS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
Ancona; Urbino; Pesaro; Caves of Frasassi; Jesi; Sirolo; Moresco; Montegiorgio; Fermo; Fabriano; Gradara; San Marino; San Leo.
ELEMENTS OF INTEREST INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
1) Jewish Heritage;
2) Art cities;
3) ”Minor Italy”: places off the beaten path, but that are worth visiting for their beauty and their typical Italian characteristics and atmosphere;
4) Nature and landscapes;
5) World War II;
6) Glamour/ Shopping.
Tariff per person, starting from:
Departure | 2 participants | 4 participants | 6 participants |
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Double | Double | Double | |
From 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 | € 4,800 | € 3,200 | € 2,700 |
Notes
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES (we are open to satisfy any additional request you might have):
1) VISIT TO THE CITY OF RAVENNA, former capital of the Byzantine Roman Western Empire and its beautiful mosaics and art features;
2) MIRABILANDIA amusement park with attractions for both children and adults;
3) Visit to beautiful Osimo and its incredible underground 2,500 years old city;
4) Shopping spree in a brand outlet;
5) ITALIAN COOKING LESSONS/GO KARTS/QUADS/BICYCLING/SURFING OR SAILING/PAINT BALL, …
6) A day hiking on the magic Sibillini Mountains where nature, history and mystery meet;
7) Concert or opera at one of the theatres visited during our tour in the Marche: Theatre Gioacchino Rossini in Pesaro, Theatre Pergolesi in Jesi and Theatre dell’Aquila in Fermo (all in season);
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
KOSHER MEALS: starting from 650€ per person. Full-board with kosher certified pre-packaged meals, throughout the whole trip.
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