Le Marche
Bounded by the Adriatic to the east and the Appenine Mountains to the west, Le Marche is a beautiful region with a host of small medieval villages, monasteries, castles and abbeys, many of which contain magnificent works of art.
This tour focuses on two areas: Urbino and the Montefeltro country to the north and Ascoli Piceno to the south. In the north we will visit Urbino, Urbania, Fossombrone and the dramatic fortress of S. Leo. This was the area of the Montefeltro Family who were able to give their citizens peace and culture for half a century. To the south, down the coast, Ascoli Piceno, a beautiful medieval town, is surrounded by abbeys and monastic buildings set in mystical natural paths. A full day will be spent immersed
in the enchanting nature and centres of the Sibillini Mountains.
The tour has to be extended to five nights due to the flight times which do not allow for an evening return.
Booking & Information
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Itinerary
Thur. 8 Oct.
We will meet Ryanair flight FR124 departing from Stansted at 9.55 arriving at Ancona Airport at 13.10. We then go directly to Urbino where our hotel for two nights is Hotel San Domenico. Once a convent this charming hotel is close to the Ducal Palace of Federico da Montefeltro now the National Museum of Le Marche. We will visit the Ducal Palace and the town. Dinner by invitation.
Fri. 9 Oct.
We leave Urbino for the Montefeltro country to the west for a tour of their amazing fortresses and castles. We visit Urbania, Fossombrone and S. Leo. Return to hotel. Dinner at leisure.
Sat. 10 Oct. 9.30 am.
We leave for Ascoli Piceno stopping en route at Osimo and Fermo, two small towns of considerable artistic interest. In the evening we will arrive at our hotel in Ascoli Piceno, Palazzo Guiderocchi, a medieval palace converted to an elegant four star hotel. Dinner by invitation.
Sun. 11 Oct.
We leave for a tour through the beautiful countryside of the foothills of the Sibillini Mountains where there are a feast of wonderful medieval castles, abbeys and monasteries. It is difficult to make a choice of what to visit but we have selected Amandola, Monte S. Martino, Sarnano, Campo Rotondo and Tolentino. Return to hotel. Dinner at leisure.
Mon. 12 Oct.
We visit the beautiful town of Ascoli Piceno, famous for its towers and with its houses, palaces and churches all built in warm travertine stone. Dinner by invitation.
Tues. 13 Oct.
You will have some free time in the town which has a reputation for good shopping before leaving at 11 am for the return flight from Ancona airport - Ryanair flight 125 departing at 13.55 arriving at Stansted airport at 14.55.
Price: £1295 (£1195 Friends of Artstur)
Single supplement £150
Flights NOT included. The price includes five nights bed and breakfast, three dinners, transport throughout, entrance fees and guides.
