One of the greates hidden gems in Italy is the Le March region. Embracing the Adriatic Sea, with breathtaking landscape and hilltowns, this region is a wonderful Iitalian place to discover. Rolling hills in all shades of green, medioeval hilltop towns, tiny villages with beautiful houses, kilometers of vineyards and olive trees, surprising beaches alongside the blue sea, wonderful food and exquisite wine. Much of the region is still relatively tourist-free and uncrowded, especially inland. Here you can perceive a genuine and authentic atmosphere: traditions, food, landscapes, anture and people
Itineray
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival and transfer to Frasassi, one of the most evocative places in the Marche region. Welcome dinner and overnight stay
Day 2 – Frasassi Cave and Temple of Valadier
The Frasassi Caves are one of the world’s most fascinating subterranean passageways among the largest known cave system in Europe. Breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites are scattered throughout the massive caverns that have aboundant water. After the visit a gentle walk to the Temple of Valadier, an octagonal church wich rises among the rocks of a deep canyon. Dinner and overnight
Day 3 – Recanati, bike the countryside
Transfer to Recanati, an elegant town nestled in the landscape of the rolling hills of the Marche, it will feel like being in Tuscany. Visit to the town and e-bike tour of the countryside. Local farm visits before dinner. Overnight stay in Recanati.
Day 4 – From the countryside to the kayak on Adriatic sea
Today we will cycle through the Conero Park countryside towards Sirolo and Numana 'pearls of the Adriatic'. Lunch on the beach, swimming and relaxing by the sea. In the afternoon kayaking activities to admire the beautiful cliffs of Monte Conero from the sea and swim in the turquoise sea. Dinner and overnight in Sirolo.
Day 5 – The Conero Riviera forest and beaches’s
Hiking morning to the green earth of Monte Conero Natural Reserve. Astonishing green and wild nature in a stretch of coast dominated by the promontory of the Monte Conero. From the summit views on the crystal-clear sea and white beaches where we rest at the end of the hike. In the afternoon tasting local Rosso Conero wine. Overnight in Sirolo
Day 6 – From the sea to the mountains, Sibillini National Park
Sibillini National Park is a region plenty of natural treasures and mysterious stories. At the border in between Le Marche and Umbria medioeval villages are surrounded by lakes, rivers, mountains and plateaus. We approach the protected area from the small town of Fiastra, surrounded by its turquoise lake. Excursion in the fantastic scenery of the Piani di Ragnolo with surprising views over the entire region
Day 7 – From Sibillini to Ascoli Piceno
Morning in one of the most evocative places in the Park, the splendid scenery of the Castelluccio di Norcia plateaus, on the border with Umbria. Easy excursion and lunch with typical products before moving on to one of the Marche's
most beautiful cities: Ascoli Piceno. Famous for its elegant piazza and tasty ascolane olives, a guided tour of the historic centre and its medieval towers in the late afternoon.
Day 8 – Departure
Arrivederci Italia! Private tranfer to Rome airport
Technical organization:
Passamontagna Viaggi - Via Madonna del Sasso Bianco, 10 – 62035 Fiastra (MC)
Info and reservations: info@passamontagnaviaggi.it – Tel. +39.333.4310165 (Marta)
