Pick up & Drop Off
This short trip in Italy includes pick up and drop off in Bologna Airport
The TOUR:
Day 1: Buongiorno!
We will meet in Bologna airport arrival gate. Your Tour Leader will arrive around 2PM and wait patiently for you up till 4PM. Just relax and sit in your private and comfortable minivan, destination le Marche! Your small group trip to Italy officially starts now!
Once arrived at the hotel, a country house chosen by Jamie Oliver in his Italian trip you can enjoy immediately the SPA or just relax in your room.
In the Evening the Welcome Dinner will fill your Italian food cravings!
Day 2: Back to Renaissance
Today we explore Urbino, one of the cradle of Renaissance and UNESCO world heritage city.
We will meet our guide inside the Duke’s Palace, home of Federico da Montefeltro and admire the National Gallery of Marche (spoiler alert, it holds one of the best portraits made by Raphael!).
Lunch time is free time! I can show you the best restaurants in town if you want to have some private time or we can eat together!
Afternoon: we will continue to explore the city and uncover more hidden gems before we head back to hotel!
Day 3: Truffle Hunt + Pasta Lab
Today we go hunting for the jewels of Montefeltro: Truffles!.
We will meet with our local truffle hunter in his tartufaia (truffle farm) and explore the woods searching for the precious delicacy.
What we find will be taken home and will become our dinner!
After that we will then move towards a medieval town not too far away to have lunch and visit one of the most unique Fortresses in Italy.
Whatever you choose, by 6PM your Pasta lab class is starting, get ready to learn from the experts and cook your own Truffle Pasta!
Early Afternoon is complete relax and free time, you will have the options to enjoy the SPA or do one of the many activities that are available at the country house!
Day 4: Castle & Winery
Today we visit one of the most iconic medieval cities of Italy: Gradara. We will walk inside the ancient castle and learn about the love story of Paolo and Francesca, a tragedy narrated by Dante in his Divina Commedia.
Then, after a delicious lunch in a nearby restaurant we will continue our trip to a well known local winery. Prepare your tastebuds for a wine tasting experience and olive oil tasting experience!
Day 5: Earth’s treasure
Today you’ll get a Jules Verne’s style experience with a private guided tour of the Caves of Frasassi, one of the biggest caves in Europe! Once out we will get our energies back with a nice lunch we will visit a beautiful temple hidden between the mountains and snap some envy’s worth selfies!
Finally, once back at the hotel we will celebrate the end of your trip with a Montefeltro’s style Goodbye Dinner!
Day 6: Buon Viaggio!
As you enjoy your breakfast and share your trip pictures with your friends your private minivan is ready to comfortably drive you to Bologna airport departure gates.
Safe flight and We hope to see you again in our other small group trips in Italy!
Ciao Amici!
A short trip to Italy for everyone
A great Tour for people up to 70 y.o. in good health conditions
Live & Breathe Local
Enjoy small. Forget the big city life!
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This short trip in Italy Includes:
- 6 days/5 nights (Double room HB)
- Private Driver & minivan
- Bologna Airport pick up & Drop off
- Tour Leader service in English & 中文
- Visit at least 2 of Italy most beautiful villages
- Welcome & Goodbye Dinners
- Guided tour in National gallery of Marche
- 1/2 day Guided Tour in Urbino
- Private Truffle Hunt experience
- Truffle tasting & Dinner
- Pasta Lab class
- Visit a beautiful medieval castle
- Winery visit & Wine tasting
- Olive oil tasting
- Private guide in Frasassi caves
- Visit to a hidden temple on a mountain
Does not include:
- Flights
- Travel & trip cancellation insurance
- Tips for Guides/Tour Leader/Driver
- Personal items
- Lunches
- Pick up/Drop off on different locations or time than the specified one the package includes
- Hotel spa and activities
- Other Museums not specified under the voice “the Tour includes”
- Single Room/Suite/triple bedroom price
- Extra Beverages
- Everything not specified under the voice “the Tour includes”
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Leave your everyday stress and enjoy the Dolce Vita Marche Style! In this short trip in Italy we will transport you with a cozy and private minivan in the sweet hills of Montefeltro! If you want a few days retreat from super touristy places this holiday is for you!
Staying longer? Marche Full Monty is for you!
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Want a shorter trip? Check the jewels of Montefeltro
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The Itinerary
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One of the best villages of Italy
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Unesco site
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Hunt for truffle and enjoy truffle tasting!
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One of the best Medieval town of Italy
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Wine & Olive oil Tasting Experience
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Explore the Caves!