Italy's Adriatic Riviera including Bologna & San Marino

Upon arrival in Bologna, we will be met by our local representative and transferred by coach to our hotel located in Gabicce Mare on Italy's Adriatic Coast.

Today is free to enjoy as we please.

Get to know Gabicce Mare, with its sandy beach, cafes and restaurants.  If feeling energetic, perhaps take a walk up the hill to Gabicce Monte, to enjoy beautiful views over San Bartolo Natural Park and the rolling hills of the Marche countryside.   

We’ll enjoy a full day excursion to Ravenna today, which is most famous for its extensive Christian and Byzantine mosaics with UNESCO world heritage status. We’ll savour a guided walking tour of this historic city and last capital of the western Roman Empire. We will visit the Byzantine Mausoleums and enjoy a gelato tasting before spending the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing and shopping of our choice.

Enjoy another day at leisure in the lovely coastal town of Gabicce Mare, and its surroundings. Our guide will be happy to suggest attractions and sightseeing activities to suit our interests.

Optional full day excursion to historic Urbino & Pesaro. Enjoy a visit to the walled hilltop village of Urbino, which was at the centre of the Renaissance age and birthplace of the artist Raphael. Entrance to Raphael's House included. Following free time for lunch at your leisure, visit the coastal resort of Pesaro for a walking tour through its historic streets including Via Rossini, named after the famous musician who was born here.

Please note that optional excursions are subject to minimum numbers.

This morning, we’ll depart by coach to begin our full-day excursion to Bologna, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. We’ll join our guide for a walking tour of the traditional food markets which the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is famous for. Our guided tour continues as we explore this fascinating city walking around the historic centre where sights include Piazza Maggiore with Neptune's fountain and St Petronio's Basilica.

We’ll transfer back to our hotel in the afternoon.

We’ll have another free day to do as we wish, may this be relaxing in the hotel or doing a bit of shopping or some more sightseeing. Why not take a stroll on the beach or enjoy an al fresco lunch while looking out onto the Adriatic? As always, our expert guide will be happy to suggest local attractions and activities.

Following breakfast, we’ll set off for an excursion to the Republic of San Marino, the oldest republic in the world! We’ll enjoy a guided walking tour as we discover hilly San Marino's narrow, quirky streets, and historic sights before taking a short cable car ride to the top of Mount Titano, which offers spectacular views of the countryside.

Time to say 'arrivederci' to Italy. Transfer from our hotel, with guide assistance, for our flight home.