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This is an itinerary through the natural beauties of Marche region and the best romantic, fascinating “borghi” of Umbria region.
- Ancona – Senigallia
- Senigallia - Urbino – Gola del Furlo Natural Reserve – Senigallia
- Senigallia - Frasassi cave – Gubbio - Assisi
- Assisi – Rasiglia - Spello - Assisi
- Assisi – Lake Trasimeno - Assisi
- Assisi – Todi – Spoleto – Clitunno Spring - Assisi
- Assisi – Monti Sibillini (Lame Rosse trekking) – Fiastra Abbey – Ancona
- Ancona – departure
This is an itinerary through the natural beauties of Marche region and the best romantic, fascinating “borghi” of Umbria region.
Itineraries
Day 1
Ancona – Senigallia
Arrival in Ancona and transfer to the hotel in Senigallia. Overnight.
Day 2
Senigallia - Urbino – Gola del Furlo Natural Reserve – Senigallia • Fascinating Urbino and surrounding areas
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Transfer to Urbino, the historical city center is World Heritage listed since 1998. We visit the Palazzo Ducale, which is now the Galleria Nazionale here there are a number of paintings from well-known Italian Renaissance artists such as Raffaello, Piero della Francesca, Paolo Uccello e Tiziano. We visit the birth home of Raffaello Sanzio (1483) and then we take a short drive to the Furlo Canyon Natural Reserve, a protected area since 2001 for its wildlife and pristine environment. An authentic paradise where the Etruscan were the first to cross this canyon, then the Roman included this track as part of the Via Flaminia, digging an impressive tunnel in 76-77 AD which is still in use today. Here we follow an easy 1.5 hr trekking. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 3
Senigallia - Frasassi cave – Gubbio - Assisi • The Karst Cave system of Frasassi and the beautiful Gubbio
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We start the day visiting the Frasassi Cave, which is one the most important karst cave system in Italy and the world, they are located in the “Gola Rossa” reserve. Here we can admire Stalagmites and Stalactites and a small lakes which can be as deep as 25 mt, one cave is so large that could fit in an entire Basilica as big as the Milan Cathedral: “The Duomo”! We drive to Gubbio, one of the oldest town in Umbria Region and very well preserved. We visit the interesting city center then in the late afternoon we drive to Assisi. Check in at the hotel and overnight.
Day 4
Assisi – Rasiglia - Spello - Assisi • The mediaeval beauty of Assisi and the timeless “borghi” of Rasiglia and Spello
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The UNESCO city of Assisi is possibly the best preserved mediaeval town and the second most important religious center in Italy because Saint Francis was born here. We visit the Santa Chiara Basilica, the Piazza del Comune, the historical city center where there are many interesting buildings: Palazzo dei Priori, which is the city hall, Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, Torre del Popolo and the Minerva temple.
Our visit continues with the Saint Francis Basilica, that was completed around 1200 AD and contains precious frescoes by artists such as: Cimabue and Giotto. In the afternoon we drive to Rasiglia, a traditional Medioeval “borgo” called “the small Venice of Umbria” in a fairytale atmosphere thanks to its waterways and waterfalls.
Then we visit Spello located on hill top overlooking the green valley towards Perugia. We return to Assisi. Overnight.
Day 5
Assisi – Lake Trasimeno - Assisi • The calm waters of Lake Trasimeno
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Today we visit Lake Trasimeno, the largest lake in central Italy. We drive to San Feliciano, located on the east cost of the lake, where we take a ferry to the Polvese Island. Here we take a nice walk to discover the flora and fauna of this island where no one lives. With another ferry ride we move to Maggiore Island. Here we found ourselves walking in a traditional IV century fishermen village with ancient Roman ruins like the Guglielmi Castle. Return to Assisi and our hotel for overnight.
Day 6
Assisi – Todi – Spoleto – Clitunno Spring - Assisi • Must see in Umbria: Todi e Spoleto
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Today we drive south to Todi a very nice “borgo” overlooking the fertile valley of the Tevere River. After the visit we drive to Spoleto to discover the ancient capital of the Lombards and in 774 it became part of Holy Roman Empire.
The writer Herman Hesse, who visited Spoleto, wrote a postcard to his wife, saying “Spoleto is the best discovery I have made in Italy”.
On the way back to Assisi we make a stop to visit the Clitunno Springs and interesting place that inspired very well-known poets and writers.
Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 7
Assisi – Monti Sibillini (Lame Rosse trekking) – Fiastra Abbey – Ancona • Easy trekking in the Marche Region “Grand Canyon” and the archaeological site of Urbisaglia
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Today we will walk on a spectacular trekking path in the Monti Sibillini Park. We drive inland where the lush green hills are, we follow the direction towards Lake Fiastra and then to the Lame Rosse track, known also as the Grand Canyon of the Marche Region, it is a 7 km return track with about 200 mt climb amongst unusual rock formations, pillars ad pinnacles. After the walk we drive to the nearby town of Serrapetrona, the birth place of the Vernaccia, a spumante wine made from the Vernaccia Nera grapes and we taste it. We then continue visiting the archaeological site of Urbs Salvia. This was the birthplace of some leading figures of the Roman Empire and the Italian poet Dante Alighieri described its decadence in his Divine Comedy. We walk through this roman style town and the Archaeological museum. We then drive to Abbey of S. Maria di Chiaravalle di Fiastra, we reach Ascoli Piceno. Check in at the hotel and overnight.
Day 8
Ancona – departure
Transfer to the train station or airport.
Price: On request – based on 2-14 pax travelling
For further information on the price or a tailor-made quotation please contact us at info@out-of-italy.com or fill in the “Trip Enquiry” here above.
The quote includes: meet and greet at the airport/train station, transfer to and from the hotel, minibus or bus (according to groups size), overnight in BB in hotel, 5 dinners, 1 snack with taste of local wines, local tax, entrance fees to parks and Museums, local guides.
The quote does not include: transport to and from Ancona, meals not specified in the inclusions, drinks, tips, travel insurance, personal expenses, insurance and anything not included in the inclusions.
Group departures:
Accomodations and meals - This tour is based on 4**** hotels, relais and typical farmhouse, all carefully selected for their excellent service or for their suggestive locations.
Transport – Minibus or bus according to the number of passengers. From 8 to 10 pax – 35 seater bus. From 11 to 14 pax – 50 seater bus.
Climate – The Marche region has a Mediterranean climate. This itinerary is primarily operated in the summer months the average temperatures are 28 – 30 ° during the day a bit cooler in the evening night especially when on the hills.
Type of trip – It is a dynamic trip quite packed with visits and excursions, however the transfer via road are not long. The visit to the Frasassi Cave it is partially in the dark and in narrow tunnels. The short trekking in the Sibillini Mountains and Furlo Canyon are not difficult nor strenuous. Trekking shoes are required.
Travel in safety - The current itinerary is quoted according to the current safety/health law. The transport will allow the social distance between the passengers. In case regional laws will now allow certain attractions or Hotels to open we shall amend the itinerary according with the price to reflect the changes. We shall do everything is in our power to operate the itinerary as described above.
For logistics or technical reasons, the itinerary can be run with some amendments on the sequence of the visits and excursions
The literal translation of Borgo in English would be “Hamlet” or “Village“ but these words do not fully explains the meaning of “Borgo” is.
A “Borgo” is a fascinating, ancient, small Italian town, generally fortified and dating back to the period from Middle Ages to Renaissance. Walking in a “Borgo” is a step back in time, a walk through history, a typical Italian experience.
