Classic Le Marche
This 5 day, 4 night tour will initiate you to one of Italy's best kept secrets - the breathtaking region of Le Marche with its incredible views, organic wineries and world class cuisine.
Le Marche is a quiet region on the Adriatic, about 3 hours south-east of Florence. The landscape offers views reaching from the snow-capped Sibillini mountains to the white rocky coasts of the Conero seaside. In between, rolling hills patch-worked with pastures and fields, are dotted with hill-top villages, olive groves and vineyards. Fabulous food & wine and a quiet agricultural and non-touristy atmosphere make Le Marche an extraordinary region where you can experience a truly authentic Italy.
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Day 1 - Organic farm & wine dinnerYour private chauffeur will whisk you to your charming B&B nestled in the quiet countryside.
In the afternoon visit an organic farm and olive grove, enjoy a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils and a gourmet dinner where your personal sommelier will introduce you to the fine wines of Le Marche. |
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Day 2 - Verdicchio Wine TourYou'll travel with your sommelier and chauffeur to the famous wine region of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, which produces some of Italy's finest white wines. You'll meet with the farmers and winemakers who make the top wines in the region, tour their cellars and enjoy a wonderful lunch paired to estate wines.
In the evening relax at your B&B with optional transfer to a great local restauarant. |
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Day 3 - Monti Sibillini HikeHead out for a 3 hour guided hike in the breathtaking Sibillini mountains. After you hike savor a meal of traditional local specialties and explore a mountain village before returning to your B&B. That evening move on to a wonderful wine paired dinner at one of Le Marche's finest restaurants.
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Day 4 - Marche Cooking ClassTravel to an organic farm-to-table restaurant where you'll experience a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare an authentic Marche meal based on local organic and home-grown ingredients. Sit down to enjoy a lunch of all you’ve prepared together paired to fine Marche wines.
In the afternoon your chauffeur will take you for a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside followed by a wonderful wine paired dinner at one of Le Marche's best restaurants. |
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Day 5 - Conero Boat OutingCheck out of your B&B and travel with your chauffeur to the port of Numana where you'll meet your boat for a small group outing (max 12 people). This 4-hour tour along the breathtaking Conero seaside will include a delicious seafood lunch served on the boat with crisp local wine.
After the boat outing your chauffeur will transfer you to Ancona airport (or train station) and departure. |
*"Dearest Amy,
Just wanted to tell you how very much we enjoyed seeing you, your farm, yurt, farm animals and your land. We loved the day sitting in front of your yurt sampling wine and cheeses, visiting your friends’ organic vineyards, dining with them and enjoying their company! All of the activities you arranged for us were wonderful! The biking and cooking days were terrific!! In fact, if you can get us Peter’s email(from the biking trip), we would like to know the distributor in NY where we can buy some Miletti. Do you know we tried to buy some on the Amalfi Coast, but they had never heard of it. I guess it is just one more thing that make Le Marche very special.
You know, Capri ,Sorrento and Ravello were spectacular with their majestic views and we had a wonderful time there, but Howard and I both enjoyed Le Marche and your friends more - its serenity, quiet beauty, the land and the people.
Anyway, thank you again. It was wonderful to see you. Wishing you the best of everything.
Very fondly,
Susan and Howard"
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"Dear Amy,
It was such a pleasure for Wayne and I to finally meet you when we visited your home in Le Marche. The day we spent with you was a very special part of our vacation. Thank you for sharing your home, your wine, and showing us your farm. May it continue to grow and provide you with many years of wonderful harvests. I also want to thank you for the wonderful job that you did in helping us coordinate our travel arrangements. You live in a very special, hidden gem and again we thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Wayne and Ronna"
This 4 night/5 day Classic Marche tour includes:
Itinerary may be subject to variations based on availability for your dates.
- 4 nights accommodations at a charming B&B in the Marche countryside, including home-cooked breakfast (double occupancy)
- Organic farm tour and extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wine tour
- 3 hour guided hike in the Sibillini mountains with expert guide
- Private farm to table cooking class
- 4 hour small group boat outing along the Conero coast
- 4 lunches with wine including private winery luncheon and seafood luncheon on the boat
- 3 gourmet dinners with wine including sommelier-guided Marche wine dinner
- 5 full day services of a private van with chauffeur including pick up and drop off in Ancona (airport or train station)
- 4 days services of a diVino sommelier guide
Itinerary may be subject to variations based on availability for your dates.
Prices
The Classic Le Marche tour is a private tour organized for your private group on your dates.
Pricing varies according to the number of people in your group. Prices are quoted in Euros and will be converted to USD at the time of final payment.
Price based on a private group of 2 participants
Classic Le Marche 5 day private tour including charming B&B accommodations - €3450 per person
Pricing based on a private group of 4-8 participants:
Classic Le Marche 5 day private tour including charming B&B accommodations - €2100 per person
For private groups of more than 8 participants please contact us for a customized price quote.
Pricing varies according to the number of people in your group. Prices are quoted in Euros and will be converted to USD at the time of final payment.
Price based on a private group of 2 participants
Classic Le Marche 5 day private tour including charming B&B accommodations - €3450 per person
Pricing based on a private group of 4-8 participants:
Classic Le Marche 5 day private tour including charming B&B accommodations - €2100 per person
For private groups of more than 8 participants please contact us for a customized price quote.
Customizing this itinerary
The above pricing is based on the featured itinerary.
Maybe you love the outline but would like to customize a few details? Perhaps you’d like to spend an extra day in Rome or add an additional wine tour? Would you like to select your own hotel accommodations choosing for our full lists of recommended properties? No problem!
For customizing this itinerary we charge a planning fee of $500, which includes working with you to hand select your hotels or villas as well as the freedom to customize the details until the tour is a perfect fit for you.
Maybe you love the outline but would like to customize a few details? Perhaps you’d like to spend an extra day in Rome or add an additional wine tour? Would you like to select your own hotel accommodations choosing for our full lists of recommended properties? No problem!
For customizing this itinerary we charge a planning fee of $500, which includes working with you to hand select your hotels or villas as well as the freedom to customize the details until the tour is a perfect fit for you.
NOTES:
- Final itinerary may be subject to change according to availability on your travel dates. If any changes are made, equivalent alternative arrangements will be made and an updated itinerary will be supplied.
- diVino strongly recommends that all travelers secure travel insurance to cover your travel needs.
- Meals not specified in the above itinerary are not included in the tour.
- For those meals included in the itinerary an abundant selection of top class wines has been chosen by your diVino sommelier. Optional additional or alterative wines will be charged separately.
- Gratuities are not included unless specified.
Photos courtesy of Risorse Cooperativa