Undiscovered Italy - Le Marche
8 Days Starting and ending in Pesaro
Visiting: Pesaro, Urbino, San Leo, San Marino, Gradara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
874
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Your Guided Group Holiday To Le Marche 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer To Pesaro
Location: Pesaro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Dinner
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
Location: Pesaro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Guided Walking Tour of Pesaro
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 : Full Day Excursion To Urbino
Location: Urbino
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Sturdy 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 (included) in a local restaurant in this historic town.
Day 4 : San Leo & San Marino
Location: San Leo, San Marino
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit to San Leo
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.
Trip to San Marino
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 : Free Time In Pesaro
Location: Pesaro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 onto the Adriatic. Our local representative will be pleased to offer recommendations for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment options in the area.
Day 6 : Guided Excursion To Gradara
Location: Gradara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After lunch (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 : Explore Pesaro At Your Own Pace
Location: Pesaro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 : Depart Italy
Location: Pesaro
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Accommodation
4* hotel
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals – Half Board
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4*
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Moderate itinerary likely to have some early starts, longer days and coach journeys, including walking tours of 2-4 hours possibly on uneven terrain with stops. You should have reasonable health and mobility.
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Will there be a guide to meet us when we arrive at our destination?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide.
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
We have holidays suitable for varying levels of mobility. We want to ensure that you make the correct choice when booking a holiday with us. If you have any concerns about the suitability of a tour, please contact us and discuss this with one of our experienced sales staff.
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What is the activity level for my holiday?
In order to ensure you chose the right holiday for you, we rate all our holidays with an activity level. This will help you to determine how suitable a particular holiday is for your needs.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents (tickets and Itinerary) will be provided to you approximately 10 days prior to your departure.
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Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, all passengers must have travel insurance for Travel Department holidays. We would suggest you pay special attention to any exclusion clauses and excess on your insurance policy to ensure you are happy with your cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate insurance for the holiday you are booking.
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Travel Department requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel department charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.