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When you visit Le Marche you will inevitably be struck by the wonderful bucolic landscape, the rich cultural heritage, the historic architecture and the quality of the local produce. But we’d like to help you see Le Marche in a deeper way, below the surface, meeting local artisans and experiencing the true essence of rural life. The region’s economy has traditionally been based upon agriculture with fantastic products made by local artisans. Most artisans work for small family businesses that have handed down skills from one generation to the next. Many still work by hand and, despite the demands of the global marketplace, there is still relatively little mechanization. With the help of friends who were born and raised in the area, we are extremely passionate about natural and the traditional Marchigiani way of life; and we are pleased to offer you the following excursion that will allow you to better understand and experience why life here in Le Marche has remained unchanged for centuries.

Touring Le Marche with Moreno

Moreno has always appreciated “the sweet breath of the earth.” His family farm specializes in the production of old varieties of apples such as the Mela Rosa dei Monti Sibillini. (Moreno is a member of Slow Food Movement and also a member of the world food communities, which is the most important event, organized by the Slow food movement in Turin, and has received some of the best national gastronomic reviews. A graduate of the University of Macerata, Moreno has had the good fortune to know and work with many influential leaders on the Slow Food Movement and frontrunners of Italian gastronomy and tourism. He has also been featured on “Feast with Heston Blumenthal” on Channel 4 in Italy.

Accommodations

Casa in Collina
Set in the enchanting hills of Le Marche, Italy, (The House on the Hill) is the perfect luxury holiday hide-away. Completely renovated throughout, the house itself offers every modern-day comfort within a building that is both traditional and charming. Here is a luxury boutique hotel retreat that is guaranteed to revive your spirits, with its clean mountain air, spectacular views and the warmth and vitality of our generous hospitality.  All produce used in our kitchens has been locally grown on organic farms and even some from our own land, and the stunning pool uses an ozone friendly water system.
 An inviting little piece of paradise in the Le Marche hills….

After an Italian breakfast which includes a cappuccino, coffee,  and crostata your introduction to classic Marche cooking gets underway with the presentation and preparation of Gnocchi with truffles which are yellow potatoes from Moretti’s Farm and asparagus with truffles estivum.
Enjoy preparing and tasting the dishes you have prepared.
After your lesson, relax and have lunch at the villa

Afternoon on your own

Dinner out at the Osteria dei Venti which is a typical Italian osetria, where the housewife prepare for us an delicious dinner immerse in an magical rural atmosphere

After breakfast, depart by minibus at 9:00 a.m. for a guided tour of Ascoli Piceno, the city of church and pottery.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

Afterwards, it is on to the famous town of Offida, land of the Rosso Piceno red wine, with a visit to a local winery where you taste wonderful wines.

Breakfast, followed by truffle hunting and cooking course with truffles at the Agri-turismo Ramuse.
Truffle Hunting with Dog Ianna and Paolo Ciccioli. We hope we’ll find some!
Cooking course Paolo (Fried Olives all’Ascolana, Green vegetables with Ascolana olive oil, Homemade pasta with Paolo’s Mamma)
Lunch with pasta and truffles, fried olives and tiramisu al vino cotto

Afternoon on your own

Visit to the shoe workshop of Mister Gabriele, where he has made hand –made shoes for more than 30 years at his workshop in Force. As soon as you enter, you become aware of the sweet perfume of the real leather and the warm company that only this artisan can offer where is it possible to buy directly in the shop

Lunch at Agriturismo ramuse….which the chef Paolo prepare for us an delicious pasta and truffles with olive all ascolana and Paolo to show how make the dessert tiramisu with cooked wine.

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Tour day begins at 9 am starting with our factory shoes and clothes from the following labels: Cesarepaciotti, Fornarina, Santoni,Strategia, manufacture d’essai, wannabe By Patriccox, Walk Safary for children, Massimo rebecchi, ect.

For lunch, we will visit the chalet GALILEO, a bright restaurant with traditional dishes cooked in modern ways, fresh fish from the Adriatic Sea and a wide rang of wines to select. The day ends with a rich “aperitivo” (the typical Italian happy hour) at the famous GALLERIA PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE next to the historical palace CESARINI SFORZA that actually centre of town hall followed by dinner at LIDO, which is now one of the most fashionable restaurants in Civitanova Marche.

LIDO, with its wide windows and excellent view of the little square, offers an elegant happy hour, dinners and amazing nights. The menu the offers various meats (included the Irish Angus), fish and pizza, but the real specialty is the sushi, the protagonist of the most chic dinners at Lido. After dinner, the local ambiance offers soft music and where many people of all ages come to enjoy. 
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A visit to the city of Recanati 'that has a beautiful landscape and "infinite" so as to have inspired the poet Giacomo Leopardi its most famous citizen.
Each place speaks of the poet, his difficult path in the city that was his reason for encouragement but also suffering, in particular his house with the library and the Hill of Infinity.
The Center for the Study of Leopardi offers fans and scholars a rich documentation of the work of Leopardi.

For the painting lovers it is dedicated the tour to the Villa ColleredoMels which exhibits works by Lorenzo Lotto, including the famous Annunciation, while classical music lovers can visit the museum Beniamino Gigli, the famous tenor who was born in Recanati 1890.
The city is also rich in crafts, musical instruments, pipes, toys, and combs.

Lunch at the restaurant Andreina, which is located at the foot of the hill that houses the shrine of Loreto, a few kilometers from the city rich in art and culture, (Recanati and Osimo) and the charming beaches of the Conero, Andreina, the restaurant, is more than forty years a must for anyone that visits the area.
Dishes typical of the Marche and vegetarian dishes based on game and truffles, traditional and creative cuisine.

Early afternoon visit to the Shrine of Loreto
The story of the Sanctuary of Loreto begins December 10, 1294, when the Holy House of Nazareth arrived in Italy. For scholars, the house has come to Ancona by sea, while tradition has it that following the incursions of the Muslims and the expulsion of the Crusaders from Palestinian territory, to save the poor house where the Annunciation took place and where the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus drew the angels in flight to Loreto. The tests performed on materials confirmed the origin of the walls of Palestine.
Inside the Holy House of Loreto is preserved the famous Black Madonna.
On the night of December 10 of each year, around the hills of the Marche Loreto light of many fires, symbolizing the light of the Annunciation and the hope with which humanity is addressed to the Virgin. Throngs of pilgrims on the march following the lights that guide their journey to the Holy House by repeating

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In addition to the beauty of the le marche landscape, the area also boasts the presence an excellent <<beauty spa>> at the famous Novidra located in Sarnano. Regenerate and tune into the vibration of nature with personalized treatments that helps to rediscover their energy and vitality '. Routes that will fulfill the offer for a holiday dedicated to wellness.

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What’s included?

• Transfers: from/to Rome
• 2 Culinary courses lunch with wine
• Visit to Ascoli Piceno 
• Hunting for truffles 
• Scarpe shoes lunch in the agri-tursmo
• Visit to the medieval village of Amandola lunch included
• Visit to Civitanova Marche
• Visit to Recanati