We are eagerly awaiting you with Parking Lot Prosecco to toast the beginning of your adventure (not for the driver, of course.)
We set off for the hills to our villa, where you can settle into your room, freshen up, have a quick swim, and/or a snack from the kitchen. After a brief orientation session, we will head to Senigallia for a walking tour to orient you to the town followed by Aperitivo. That’s the Summer Italian Happy Hour, where you (actually us) pay for the drinks and the food is free!
What? Free Food?
Yes, we told you Italian life was good!
We let you rise gracefully to shake off the jet lag, then go into Senigallia for pastries and to shop for a Sunday lunch tradition, Pasta all’Uovo, at a shop Maddi’s family has patronized for many decades. You then get some beach time at the bagni for sand, a swim, and a stroll, then it’s lunch at the villa with the pasta we bought. After some time for a shower or reset, we hit Gradara in the afternoon, the site of Dante’s love story of Paolo and Francesca. We will explore its medieval winding streets, and the castle, then have a fantastic dinner on a picturesque patio.
After a leisurely breakfast at the villa, we go to the grocery store. YES, the grocery store! Italian grocers are so fun and well laid out with fresh, delightful products. We will show you how to navigate them including the dreaded produce weighing and bagging.
Then it’s lunch at Tornando a Casa, owned by Maddi’s friend Enzo. Afterward we will return to the Villa and have a break for swimming or relaxing. Or both!
In the afternoon we will go to Mondavio and see its castle museum followed by a wine tasting at Fiorini. Now it’s time for a walking tour of one of the most gorgeous villages in the world, Corinaldo. The views and architecture will take your breath away.
But wait, there’s dinner!
Nestled in an impossibly charming side street overlooking the expanse of Le Marche hills, we will dine on simple, fresh delights, and wash it down with fantastic wine if you choose.
No wine for the driver, of course!
Today we begin early as we are traveling to Urbino.
This is where we explore Raphael’s home, and the art, architecture, and history of the town. We have a truffle tasting and lunch in the cellar of an ancient building at the premier truffle purveyor in Urbino. Back at the villa you have time to rest, swim, post your pictures of our adventures, or read a bit of a good book.
In the afternoon we head to some amazing wineries around Morro d’Alba, one of the world’s least known, but best regions for wine. After learning all about the growing of grapes, and winemaking, we return to the villa to cook dinner together with the things we bought from the grocery store the morning before. You can help cook, getting an on-the-fly cooking lesson while you do, or just sit back with a beverage or by the pool until dinner is ready.
Today we take you to some other beaches. They differ from Senigallia’s satiny sand but are more dramatic. The Conero Coast boasts pebbled beaches with crystal clear waters, and home to the best mussels in the world. So, of course, lunch at the beach. Afterwards, we go to the villa to wash the beach away and relax. This evening we will dine at a beautiful restaurant in the country housed in an historic building.
Today we will take you to the intriguing Fonte Avellana Monastery with its beautiful scriptorium. A working monastery, we can tour the grounds and buildings to learn the activities of the property. After a stop in the lovely, precocious Pergola, a village hidden to the common tourist but unbelievably rich in history, and art, it’s time for lunch in Frontone with the mountains as our backdrop. After a relaxing stop back at villa to freshen up we head to Senigallia downtown for a stroll, where you can visit the Rocca or simply do some shopping, followed by a lively dinner at the restaurant where the local Michelin starred chefs eat.
Today after a relaxed breakfast at the villa we will travel into the dramatic countryside to delight you with cheese and olive oil. Then on to Matelica, the best kept secret of the famous Verdicchio wine of Le Marche. We will stop at several vineyards and lunch will be at one of the wineries after a tour of the vineyards and facilities. We return to the Villa and we highly recommend getting the packing out of the way, then reward yourself with a swim or nap. For dinner, feel free to spruce yourselves up in your best Italian style because tonight we do it right with an exclusive farewell meal at the beach!
It’s a bittersweet goodbye as we take you to catch your return flight home. Arrivederci! Don't worry Le Marche eagerly awaits your return.
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Outings We Offer
These destinations are offered as alternatives to the itinerary.
Osimo
Osimo is a picturesque hilltop village, with views of the countryside and the Apennines, in the distance, sun setting behind them.
Then you enter underground Osimo.
Built on a sandstone hill; tunnels were first excavated by a pre-roman tribe, the Picentes. Then they were expanded throughout history. There are over 9km of tunnels, a subterranean labyrinth on different levels. Very different from the village above.
Frasassi Caves
Discovered in 1971, the Grotte di Frasassi is one of the largest known cave systems in Europe and has an impressive array of formations spread along 1500 meters of caverns. The paths are perfectly maintained and lit for safety, with all necessary guardrails and steps.
Lu Vurghe
Marmitte dei Giganti
A sculpted river canyon isn’t what you might expect to find in central Italy, but this beautiful geological phenomenon exists in Le Marche.
Located near Fossombrone, the Marmitte dei Giganti has tall rock walls, molded by millennia of water action from the Metauro River that created an undulating gorge. The transparent river cuts through the rocks, making a unique, gorgeous landscape.
We can arrange for you to kayak here No white water, and safe for beginners, it’s
San Bartolo
San Bartolo national park has nice trails that aren’t too demanding but with spectacular views. In addition, there are some hidden wineries to visit. Want to hike, maybe have a gourmet picnic with local vino?
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The price is for an all inclusive trip to Le Marche, Italy. The price listed does not include required travel insurance nor flights. For more information on what is included and not included see our terms and conditions.
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Massage
Would you like to arrange a massage at the property?
The gazebo easily converts into our own private massage space and we can arrange for a certified massage therapist to visit and unravel those knots.
Horseback
Do you enjoy horse back riding?
We can arrange a scenic ride with our local partners.
Dinner At Sea
Would you like to upgrade an evening’s dinner to a meal at sea?
We can arrange a beautiful boat tour of the Conero Coast on the Adriatic with lunch or dinner.
San Marino
San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. That’s right, another country entirely!
Laying claim to the title, World’s Oldest Republic, it retains much of its historic architecture. On the slopes of Monte Titano sits the capital, also called San Marino, with a medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets. The Three Towers, castlelike citadels dating to the 11th century, sit atop Titano’s neighboring peaks.
This full day excursion touches on history, food and beverage, culture, and shopping.
A visit here gets you two countries for one!
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