Undiscovered Italy - Le Marche including Urbino and San Marino

Transfer to Pesaro

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.

Free Time at Leisure in Pesaro

Morning

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

Afternoon

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.        

Full Day Excursion to Urbino

Full Day

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.   

Visit to San Leo

Morning

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

Afternoon

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.

Free Time in Pesaro

Full Day

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.

Gradara & Wine Tasting

Full Day

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 (included) with our fellow travellers, we continue our tour to one of the region's vineyards and cellars to taste some local wines.

Explore Pesaro at Your Own Pace

Full Day

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

Depart Italy

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.