Emilia Romagna and Marche, two Italian regions rich in history, culture, breathtaking landscapes and world-renowned cuisine.
Emilia Romagna is famous for its historic cities, vibrant cultural life, exciting gastronomy ranging from the world-famous lasagna and tasty tortellini to Modena’s balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese, added to which it offers opportunities for relaxation and fun on its golden Adriatic beaches.
The Marche region, while less well-known than Emilia Romagna is equally fascinating, with a variety of landscapes ranging from the Apennine mountains to the beaches of the Adriatic. As well as Urbino, the birthplace of the great artist Raphael, to Pesaro which is the birthplace of the famous composer Giacchino Rossini and Ancona, it is also admired for the spectacular Frasassi Caves karst formations, and for charming little medieval towns like Gradara and Offida.
Our fam trip is a short tour through these lands that offer a variety of experiences ranging from art to wellness, and from active tourism to centuries-old culinary traditions. Then participants will have the chance to spend two half-days with Italian operators who are interested in meeting international travel specialists and laying the foundations for fruitful and lasting collaborations.
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8 October:
- Arrival at Bologna airport
- Transfer to Rimini by GoOpti; check in at Club del Sole Rimini
- Free time
- Aperitif and presentation of the Club del Sole brand and facilities
- Dinner and overnight at the Club del Sole Rimini
9 October:
- After breakfast appointments with travel companies and organizations
- Lunch
- Appointments with travel companies and organizations
- 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Guided tour of Rimini's old town centre
- Return to hotel
- 20.00 p.m. Dinner
- Overnight at the Club del Sole Rimini
10 October:
- After breakfast appointments with travel companies and organizations
- Lunch and return to hotel
- 16.00 transfer to Pesaro
- Guided tour of Pesaro's historic center followed by a presentation and dinner offered by the Marche Region
- Return to hotel (about 35 minutes) and overnight at Club del Sole Rimini
11 October 2024
- After the breakfast, check-out
- Appointments with travel companies and organizations; lunch
- Transfer to Cesena, meet the guide at the IAT office in Piazza del Popolo 9 and start of the city tour. Visit to the Malatesta Library, a splendid example of a Renaissance monastic library, a time machine that takes us back to 1454 and that, for its extraordinary relevance, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 as a “Memory of the World.” This is followed by a visit to the Rocca Malatestiana, an admirable example of defensive architecture, built on the Garampo Hill in a dominant position overlooking the city.
6.00 p.m.
- Transfer to Bagno di Romagna
- Overnight and dinner at the Balneum Hotel in Via Lungo Savio, 17.
12 October 2024
- After the breakfast in hotel, check out and departure for a guided walk around the spa town whose beneficial waters were already known to the ancient Romans, and is now a popular thermal centre selected as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy,” as well as being an ideal starting point for trekking and cycling routes for all levels of difficulty. The tour continues from Piazza Ricasoli to the ancient Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, to Palazzo del Capitano and to the Sentiero degli Gnomi (Gnome’s Trail), ending with a presentation of the thermal establishments
- Transfer to Sarsina where you will take a leap back 2500 years to discover the local stories, culture, traditions and curiosities. A history that starts in the 5th century B.C. and that you will admire through the exhibits in the National Archaeological Museum and around the town. You will also discover that Sarsina's most illustrious and famous citizen is Titus Maccius Plautus, the great Latin playwright who staged many aspects of daily life with liveliness, freshness and humour.
- Typical lunch and transfer by bus to Mercato Saraceno, visit to a wine cellar in Mercato Saraceno with a wine tasting, in particular of the Famoso, a Romagna variety of wine from the upper Savio Valley.
- Transfer to Genga (Frasassi caves area), check-in at the Hotel Le Grotte followed by a short site inspection
- Pre-dinner presentation of the Frasassi area and possible itineraries
- Dinner at Ristorante Le Grotte
13 October:
- Breakfast and at 9:30 a guided tour of the Frasassi Caves followed by a visit to the Abbey of San Vittore and the Speleopaleontological and Archaeological Museum
- Site inspection of the Hotel Terme. Short visit to Pierosara and lunch at the Ristorante Da Maria
- Afternoon guided visit to the Madonna di Frasassi Sanctuary
- Return to hotel and time to relax
- 18:00 Guided visit of the town of Genga and the Museum of Territorial Art History with VR360
- Dinner at the Ristorante La Scaletta
14 October:
- After breakfast transfer to Bologna airport
N.B. The programme can be subject to change. The final programme will be sent to buyers before their departure for Italy. All ground services are offered by Itadilux Srl. For the flights / international transportation Itadilux Srl will refund maximum 150 euro for European buyers and 250 euro for overseas buyers.
Ph credits:
Bagno di Romagna(FC), La Panoramica,ph.Lusini Mattia,archivio comunale
BagnodiRomagna Piscina EuroTerme ArchivioComunale
Cesena, Biblioteca Malatestiana, Aula del Nuti, Archivio IAT Cesena
Mercato Saraceno (FC) Città del vino
Sarsina-Piazza Plauto e Basilica Cattedrale San Vicinio, ph Giampaolo Bernabini
