Italy Off-the-beaten Path
Fall 2026 | Spring & Fall 2027

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Two Itineraries to Choose From
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Each is 7 Days | 6 Nights

#1: Arts & Flavors
(Le Marche region, North)

September 27 - October 3, 2026
October 17-23, 2026 - SOLD OUT!

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May 2-8, 2027
October 3-9, 2027​
#2: Genuine Traditions
(Le Marche region, South)

September 13-19, 2026
​October 17-23, 2026

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May 23-29, 2027
October 24-30, 2027
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*Please note these tours are neither operated nor escorted by Soiree Travel Specialists, but by our trusted local partner

Where is Le Marche?

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Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets, a region on the Adriatic coast where rolling emerald hills tumble toward the sea and medieval villages seem frozen in time.

Here, life moves with a quieter rhythm. Vineyards drape the countryside, fishermen return each morning with the day’s catch, and golden piazzas glow beneath the warm afternoon sun.

Wander through hilltop towns scented with wood-fired bread and wild rosemary, sip crisp Verdicchio wines beside olive groves, and discover hidden delights with your local hosts.

In Le Marche, Italy feels deeply authentic, untouched, and wonderfully unhurried. A place to savor slowly, one beautiful moment at a time.

At a Glance

7 Days, 6 Nights
  • Tour Commences & Ends in Rome, Italy (group transfers included!)

Hotels:
  • North Tour: Fano, Italy - Boutique Beachside 3*, 6 nights
  • South Tour: Ascoli Piceno, Italy - Historic Center 4*, 6 nights
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Highlights:
  • Visit Le Marche in a slow way exploring hidden beauties of the still undiscovered Italy
  • Immerse yourself in the local life
  • Meet local communities and small producers, artisans and artists
  • Savor high quality and local food and wine
  • Discover art and history from Roman age to Renaissance period
  • Explore charming hamlets full of traditions
  • Make friends with local people
  • Live authentic, responsible and economically sustainable experiences

Important Notes:
  • This trip is not suitable for people with mobility issues
  • It's possible to organize private transfer on group arrival or departure days at extra cost
General Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at Rome Fiumicino airport by air conditioned minivan/minibus (with group) or private car (at extra cost)
  • English-speaking local tour leader and assistant for the whole tour
  • All transportation for daily trips and excursions by air conditioned minivan/minibus or car
  • 8 meals (food, water, house wine) in selected restaurants, private homes, wineries based on traditional regional dishes (most dietary restrictions accommodated) 
  • ​All entry fees for excursions, tours and wine, olive oil and local product tastings as per program
  • All taxes
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Pricing:

Option 1: Arts & Flavors (Northern Marche)​
  • From € 2,345 per person in Double Occupancy room, classic accommodation
  • ​From € 200 per person Single Occupancy supplement per room, total for 6 nights

Option 2: Genuine Traditions (Southern Marche)
  • From € 3,050 per person, in Double Occupancy room,  classic accommodation
  • From € 410 per person, Single Occupancy supplement per room, total for 6 nights​

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#1: Arts & Flavors (Northern Marche)

Your journey through the northern Marche unfolds like a love letter to Italy’s hidden heart.

Begin in the seaside town of Fano, where warm welcomes and Adriatic breezes set the tone for the week ahead.

From there, discover the treasures of Fratte Rosa, where centuries-old terracotta traditions, the prized favetta bean, and boutique wines reveal the region’s deep agricultural soul.

In Urbino, a UNESCO jewel, art and history come alive in Renaissance streets brushed with the rich blue of guado, while Fano invites you deeper into local life with its fishing heritage and a steaming bowl of beloved brodetto in a private home.

The days that follow are filled with the authentic rhythms of Marche: truffle hunting in Acqualagna’s woodlands, the dramatic natural beauty of the Gola del Furlo, and the olive groves of Cartoceto, where golden extra virgin olive oil tells its own story of place.

Along the way, it is not only the landscapes and flavors that linger, but the people. Artisans, winemakers, fishermen, and farmers whose passion and generosity turn each moment into a memory. 

​It is a week of authentic encounters, extraordinary flavors, and landscapes that linger in the heart long after you whisper Arrivederci, Marche.
September 27 - October 3, 2026
October 17-23, 2026 - SOLD OUT!
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May 2-8, 2027
October 3-9, 2027
Specific Additional Inclusions:
  • 1 hands-on cooking class of homemade pasta + 1 show-cooking of Brodetto di Pesce (fish soup)
  • Coffee-break at historical bakery and fisherman’s aperitivo
  • 1 truffle hunting with Paolo and his truffle dog
  • Professional English-speaking touristic guide for the visit of Urbino
  • 1 Personalized cooking booklet with traditional recipes and Italian words

#2: Genuine Traditions
(Southern Marche)

Wind your way into the soulful hills of Southern Marche on a journey that leads you deep into authentic Italy, rich with timeless traditions and unforgettable flavors.

In the storybook village of Offida, the delicate artistry of centuries-old tombolo lace-making intertwines with the fragrant notes of a treasured Slow Food delicacy sipped slowly among vine-covered hills.

Beneath the dramatic peaks of the Sibillini Mountains, nature and gastronomy exist in perfect harmony, with earthy lentils, handcrafted cheeses, and farm-fresh delicacies shared by the families who have preserved these traditions for generations.

Ascoli Piceno enchants with its honey-colored travertine piazzas, hidden medieval lanes, and graceful towers rising above what many call the “salotto,” or living room, of Le Marche.

Here, lingering over golden olive ascolane and local specialties becomes an art form all its own.

In Montefortino, sacred sanctuaries lead to intimate moments in the kitchen, where cherished family recipes are lovingly passed on to you.

In Ripatransone three generations of women welcome you to a panoramic winery for a farewell lunch filled with laughter, remarkable wines, and the lingering beauty of Marche, a place that quietly captures the heart.
September 13-19, 2026
​October 17-23, 2026
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​May 23-29, 2027
October 24-30, 2027
Specific Additional Inclusions:
  • Professional English-speaking touristic guide for the visit of Ascoli Piceno and Offida
  • Local naturalistic guide for the nature walking in Castelluccio di Norcia
  • 1 hands-on cooking class + 2 workshops : green anise biscuits and natural chapstick
  • Coffee-breaks, aperitivos and merenda
  • 1 Street food tour in Ascoli Piceno with Gourmet tasting