RENAISSANCE & HERITAGE: PESARO, URBINO & CESENA

03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS

• Begin in Milan and travel by coach to Pesaro, arriving in the morning for a guided tour of the historic city center, exploring its Renaissance streets, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and Palazzo Mosca with its rich Civic Museum collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and historic furnishings. Visit the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini, admiring original letters, scores, librettos, and memorabilia that offer insight into the life and work of the celebrated composer.

• On the second day, travel to Urbino, a key city of the Italian Renaissance. Explore the Ducal Palace and the National Gallery of the Marche, featuring masterpieces such as Piero della Francesca’s Flagellation, Federico da Montefeltro’s studiolo, and exquisite wooden marquetry by the Da Maiano family. Visit the birthplace of Raphael Sanzio and trace the early years of his artistic training. Admire late Gothic frescoes in the Oratory of San Giovanni Battista and the Baroque interior of the Oratory of San Giuseppe, home to Federico Brandani’s monumental nativity scene.

• On the third day, visit the Rocca di Gradara, a medieval fortress linked to the tragic legend of Paolo and Francesca. In the afternoon, explore the Malatestiana Library in Cesena, a fifteenth-century humanist library uniquely preserved with its original building, furnishings, and manuscripts. Return to Milan by coach in the evening, taking home memories of the Marche’s castles, palaces, art, and historical charm.

QUOTE ON REQUEST FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM 20 PEOPLE

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Sightseeing ad transfers with private coach during the journey

• Accommodation in double occupancy at 4 stars hotels

• Half board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3

• Public transportation tickets

• Full-day tour guide service

• Entrance fees: Entrance ticket to Palazzo Mosca, Entrance ticket to Casa Rossini, Offer at the Pesaro Cathedral, Offer at the Urbino Cathedral, Entrance ticket to the National Gallery of the Marche, Entrance ticket to the Oratory of San Giovanni Battista and Oratory of San Giuseppe, Entrance ticket to Raffaello’s House, Entrance ticket to Gradara Fortress
• Guide: professional English-speaking local guide

• Tour escort

• Wireless head-phones

• Taxes: all taxes charged by local government on services which are part of the land program are included except those imposed by airports or accommodation which are subject to change

• Non-refundable administrative handling fee

• Medical assistance, baggage insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and AXA Cover Stay coverage

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Flight ticket to Italy, flight ticket to your city of origin

• Entry visa for Italy, if required according to nationality
• Tips to coach driver, guide and local guides will be collected by the tour escort from each participant
• Additional beverages and personal extras
• Any meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, excess baggage charges and travel documentation

• Any local accommodation charges which must be paid locally

• Anything not expressly indicated under “The price includes”

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Bank transfer to INTESA SANPAOLO – Milan office – registered to Duomo Viaggi & Turismo iban: IT73V0306909606100000017126 (causal: RENAISSANCE & HERITAGE: PESARO, URBINO & CESENA).

Note: The itinerary could change due to organizational reasons. Visits will be respected or substituted with others with the same value, if necessary.