Assisi, Umbria & the Adriatic Coast

San Marino

One of Italy’s less-travelled corners, the blue Adriatic and some of its greatest glories, discovered and explored.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy a week in the traditional Adriatic resort of Pesaro • Explore historic hill town Urbino and its famed ducal palace • Journey through the unspoiled countryside of Le Marché • See the famed mosaics in UNESCOlisted Ravenna • Discover tiny San Marino, one of the world’s smallest republics • Wander down Perugia’s famous Corso

Vanucci street • Visit exquisite Assisi, with its majestic Basilica • Seven nights’ carefully chosen four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation • Return flights to Bologna, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Assisi, Umbria

This wonderful holiday is based in the traditional Adriatic resort of Pesaro, a lively, colourful, but low-key seaside town, where café life is centred on the elegant Piazza del Popolo. The beach awaits sun-worshippers and the most energetic past time might be strolling the seafront promenade, gelato in hand, or joining the evening passeggiata. Famed as the birthplace of William Tell Overture composer Gioachino Rossini, the town pays homage to its famous son with a museum at his birthplace, and a theatre named in his honour.

From this delightful base, journey through the unspoiled countryside of Le Marché region, to the exquisite university seat of Urbino and its famed UNESCO-listed Ducal Palace, home to the 15thcentury court of Federico da Montefeltro, one of the great Renaissance figures. Take in Ravenna, home to some of the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics, and visit the tiny, hilltop Serene Republic of San Marino, the world’s fifth-smallest country, enjoying spectacular views from its ancient Città. The Umbrian cities of Perugia, with its elegant centre and Assisi, with its great Basilica, both surrounded by idyllic countryside, and the chance to visit pilgrimage shrine Loreto, complete the memorable tour.

Your Hotel

Perugia

Available May, Jun & Sep 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Bristol £1,119 • Gatwick £1,089 • Luton £1,089 • Manchester £1,079 • Stansted £1,069 Personalise your holiday

• Loreto and the Conero Riviera (full day) – £49 Room for Sole Use from £252

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. The Hotel Rossini, Pesaro HHHH Half-Board

Just yards from the beach, with views of the blue Adriatic from its sun terrace, and a sevenminute stroll from Piazza del Popolo, this traditional hotel exudes Italian elegance and a warm welcome. Comfortable, wood-panelled lounges with ‘Chesterfield’ sofas, a restaurant and a bar, as well as air-conditioned rooms with a TV, hairdryer and side-sea view add to the pleasure of the stay. There is free Wi-Fi.