Food & wine trip in the magical Montefeltro
Come and discover an enchanted territory between Marche, Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Historically, this territory was disputed between the Malatesta family of Rimini and the Montefeltro family of Urbino, and was finally annexed by the Dukes of Montefeltro. A long history that can be seen from its many fortresses and castles.
You will admire magnificent mountains, gentle hills, deep gullies and rocky spurs. You will discover how the culinary traditions of Marche, Tuscany and Romagna blend to produce a unique alchemy of flavours!
Private Tour: 2 people – duration 5 days / 4 nights
Price per person: from € 460
Customise this tour directly with the local Expert who organises the food & wine trip in the Montefeltro area.
| Where | Montefeltro, Emilia Romagna & Marche |
| When | All year round |
| Tour itinerary includes | Nature, culture, food and wine, history |
| Not included | Transport to and from the destination |
Day 1: Arrival in Sant'Agata Feltria
Arrival and accommodation in the early afternoon. You will stay at a 3 star hotel in Sant’Agata Feltria, a small town with evocative landscapes and a fairytale fortress. The rest of the afternoon will be dedicated to visits to the surrounding area on your own.
For dinner you are expected in Talamello, the town of Fossa cheese, famous for its history and unmistakable flavour. It is said that in times past farmers, tired of sharing the fruits of their labour with their bosses, hid part of the cheese in pits dug into the stone. They discovered that, in that particular area, this practice not only succeeded in hiding part of the cheese, but also favoured its refinement, giving it a unique flavour!
Before dinner in Talamello, you will visit some cheese caves (dug in August and extracted in November). Immediately afterwards you will dedicate yourself to the tasting of this typical product with its intense flavour through a dinner based on a truly exceptional tasting menu!
Starters
• Squacquerone cheese flan on Fossa cheese velouté
• Cream of porcini mushrooms and beans on bruschetta
First courses
• Stringhetti al farro with vegetables, lardo di colonnata and fossa cheese
• Mezzelune with hazelnuts and courgettes
• Potato gnocchi with Fossa cheese sauce and black truffles
Main courses
• Tagliata of Scottona with Cervia salt and rosemary
• Scortichino with balsamic vinegar and fossa cheese
• Fillet medallions with green pepper
Various side dishes, dessert of your choice, water, wine, coffee and digestive.
Visited: Sant’Agata Feltria
Included: Visit to the cheese caves and tasting dinner, access to the hotel swimming pool, Accommodation and breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Sant’Agata Feltria
Day 2: Discovering Pennabilli
In the morning, you will leave for Pennabilli. Valentina, your guide, will be waiting for you in the village to take you on a short, but very interesting, urban trek to discover the village of the two castles!
You will learn about the unique and fascinating history of Pennabilli, from ancient times to the present day! But we don’t want to reveal anything more! Let your guide lead you to the discovery of this amazing place, to fully appreciate it step by step.
At lunchtime, at the end of the itinerary, you can enjoy a culinary break in the square, at one of the village shops. In the afternoon, you can continue exploring the magical territory of Montefeltro on your own.
We recommend you visit San Leo and its magnificent fortress perched on a rocky spur. A real impregnable stronghold! Before dinner, you can relax in the accommodation and get ready for a very special evening!
For dinner, you will be welcomed at a starred restaurant! In Pennabilli in fact, chef Riccardo Agostini (1 Michelin star) awaits you with his wife Claudia to delight you with a tasting menu dedicated to the territory!
Visited: Pennabilli and Sant’Agata Feltria
Included: Visit and guided walk in Pennabilli, dinner at a starred restaurant, access to the swimming pool in the hotel, accommodation and breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Sant’Agata Feltria
Day 3: Visit Urbino, the UNESCO Ducal City
After breakfast, it’s time to set off for Urbino! You will stay in Urbania, at a splendid farmhouse set in the green countryside of the Marche region.
You can dedicate the day to a relaxing walk through the centre of Urbino, discovering the city’s treasures.
* alternatively (see “supplements” section), you can choose to spend the nights of day 3 and day 4 at a country house a stone’s throw from Urbino, a corner of relaxation and wellbeing immersed in the woods of Montefeltro. You will be welcomed into the structure, just outside the UNESCO World Heritage Ducal City. You can pamper yourself for the rest of the day with a hydromassage pool, a glass of prosecco wine served by the poolside and a holistic massage.
Visited: Urbania and Urbino
Included: Accommodation and breakfast
Day 4: Explore Urbino, between art and taste!
In the morning, continue your discovery of Urbino. Admire the ducal palace, the historical centre and the Albornoz fortress with its magnificent view over the Renaissance city!
In the afternoon, we recommend adding a truffle hunting experience to your itinerary! In fact, the Montefeltro is a treasure trove of precious truffles. Depending on the season, you can accompany a truffle hunter and his dog on a hunt for the precious tuber!
Visited: Urbino
Included: Accommodation and breakfast
Day 5: Goodbye in Montefeltro
After breakfast, you will be ready to leave for home. Let yourself be inspired by our suggestions for the last visits to Urbino and its surroundings, before returning to your destination.
Visited: Urbino and surroundings
Included: Breakfast
| What’s included: |
| 4 nights with B&B treatment (breakfast included) |
| Access to the swimming pool at the hotel in Sant’Agata Feltria – nights of day 1 and day 2 |
| Visit to the cheese caves and tasting dinner on day 1 |
| Visit and guided walk in Pennabilli |
| Dinner on day 2 in Pennabilli (drinks not included) |
| What’s not included: |
| Transfers to and from accommodation |
| Entrances to museums, exhibitions, monuments |
| Recommended truffle hunting experience for day 4 (to be quoted separately) |
| Meals not mentioned in the “what’s included” section |
| Anything not included under “what’s included” of this food & wine trip |
Price per person: € 460
Supplements:
€ 185 per person for:
- accommodation at a country house in Urbino for the nights of day 3 and day 4
- access to the wellness centre
- glass of wine by the pool
- holistic massage
To be quoted separately:
- truffle hunting experience for day 4
Ready to go?
Payments: 100% at the time of booking
Cancellation policy:
- 30% fee if the cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to departure
- 100% fee if the cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to departure
We recommend to subscribe an insurance policy that covers any penalties in case of cancellation of your food & wine in the Montefeltro. Read the Terms and Conditions of Italia Delight (art. 11).
What’s included:
- 4 nights with B&B treatment (breakfast included)
- Access to the swimming pool at the hotel in Sant’Agata Feltria – nights of day 1 and day 2
- Visit to the cheese caves and tasting dinner on day 1
- Visit and guided walk in Pennabilli
- Dinner on day 2 in Pennabilli (drinks not included)
What’s not included:
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Entrances to museums, exhibitions, monuments
- Recommended truffle hunting experience for day 4 (to be quoted separately)
- Meals not mentioned in the “what’s included” section
- Anything not included under “what’s included” section
We are Giorgio and Giovanni, born to help you discover the territory of the Marches starting from the element that most characterises each place, the land, and from the human activity that is most closely linked to and best describes each territory, agriculture.
We collaborate with farm holiday structures located in a rural context because we are convinced that this is the best point of view from which to discover these places.
Travelling or living an experience with us means being involved and moved by contact with an authentic land rich in flavours, knowledge, people and unique landscapes.
All our proposals are adaptable to your needs and we are here to plan YOUR trip to Le Marche.
Price per person: € 460
| Supplements | € 185 per person for:
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To be quoted separately:
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To send a trip enquiry, contact the local Expert who organises this trip.
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