UP AND DOWN THE VILLAGES FROM ADRIATIC SEA TO SIBILLINI MOUNTAINS
1st day: Arrival in the Upper Town of Grottammare in the agreed place. Meeting with the guide and start of the visit to the ancient medieval village. Then visit of Offida, one of "the most beautiful villages in Italy", an indisputable jewel that boasts traditions, history and renowned local wines. At the end, tasting at the showroom of a famous local winery.
Departure for Ascoli Piceno, accommodation in a hotel in the historic center and overnight stay.
2nd day: Breakfast. Half day guided tour of Ascoli Piceno, an enchanting city, rich in history, architecture and traditions. Its historic center in travertine is magnificent and unique. Free afternoon for individual visits to city museums. Typical aperitif in the evening. Return to the hotel. Overnight
3rd day: Breakfast. Meeting with the naturalist guide and departure for a peaceful excursion on the Sibillini Mountains. Lunch in Castelluccio. Then to Fiastra and free walk along the shores of the beautiful lake with very clear waters and intense colors. At the end, accommodation in a cozy farmhouse near the lake. Overnight.
4th day: Breakfast. Full day dedicated to the guided visit of these unique places, such as the Church of Sant'Eustacchio which houses a magnificent polyptych by Giovanni Boccati in Belforte del Chienti, the large arcaded square, with an unusual spindle shape in S. Severino Marche and the famous Basilica of San Nicola of the XIII century with inside paintings by Guercino and Giuseppe Ghezzi in Tolentino.
During the excursion, a visit to a winery producing the renowned Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG wine is planned. At the end, accommodation in a hotel near Corridonia. Overnight.
5th day: Breakfast. Meeting with the guide for a half-day visit to the Chiaravalle di Fiastra Abbey and the Urbisaglia Archaeological Park. In the afternoon free visit to Montappone "capital" of the straw hat from the century XIV and possibility to visit the museum. Before returning to the hotel, tasting stop in Loro Piceno of the famous cooked wine. Return to the hotel and overnight.
6th day: Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide for a half day visit to the city of Macerata and its famous Sferisterio. At the end, return to places of origin.
Included: overnight stay in hotel / farmhouse with breakfast, 4 half days of guided tour and 1 full day, a typical aperitif, 3 tastings as per program,
1 lunch in Castelluccio, insurance
Not included: tour guide, transport, tourist tax where applicable, extras and anything not explicitly mentioned
My Marche Travel is an incoming tour operator accredited by Marche region and located in Ascoli Piceno.
With a deep knowledge of the territory and a range of selected hotels and suppliers, the society is able to satisfy a wide variety of requests by personalized holiday packages for authentic and genuine experiences developed according themes and interests, from cultural tours, to seaside holidays, wellness stays, religious tours and more, in line with regional turistic clusters.
Services:
-planning of tours, holidays packages and tailor made vacations around Piceno e Marche region for individual, small groups and groups
-individual and group excursions
-accomodation services (hotels and boutique hotels, country houses, villas, castles)
-guided visits and transfer services
-business, incentive and capacity building labs
but also:
-projects for promotion of territory and its products
-realization of events and iniziatives dedicated to promote Piceno e Marche region with the aim to encourage and increase flows of tourism