The 7 Best Walking Tours in Province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche

A travertine stone workshop is a unique and child friendly place to visit. Travertine was used extensively in Italy and you can find many buildings made of it. One of the most famous quarries that still mines the stone is the historic Rosara Quarry, close to the city of Ascoli Piceno. Your tour is composed of three parts: introduction in the cave with history and the basic sculpting techniques explained, first approach with the chisel and a travertine bricks workshop. You will also have free time for a creative building.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All activities, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions

2.30 hour walking tour of Ascoli Piceno’s city center. Main monuments visited: Piazza del Popolo, Caffè Meletti, Chiesa di San Francesco, Piazza Arringo, Duomo e Ponte di Porta Solestà. Explore one of the best Arts and Historical City of Marche Region and learn about Ascoli’s architectural gems. Friendly and informed guide. Useful tips for local and authentic restaurants and bars. Small-group tours limited to 15 persons ensures a more personalized and dedicated experience.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, The italian aperitivo! Drink for a toast at Caffè Meletti or similar

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Breathtaking night on the roof of the Marche! With its 2476 meters of altitude, Monte Vettore is the highest mountain in the Sibillini range. The efforts to reach this exceptional location will undoubtedly be rewarded by the spectacle of the birth of a new day: the unreal silence near the summit is broken only by the sound of the stony ground that almost becomes a melody under the steps, in the distance the sparkling of inhabited centers, and the light that explodes from the Adriatic going to illuminate lands, villages and towns.

Inclusions: Guided excursion

Exclusions: Private transportation

Enchanting sunset and night excursion on the fabulous ridge of Mount Sibilla. Itinerary suspended between reality and legend in the kingdom of the sorceress Sibilla which presents exceptional naturalistic scenarios and has exerted for centuries a mysterious charm on the populations of all Europe, sensitive to the appeal of the legend that made this peak the magical residence of an ancient oracle, the sorceress Sibilla precisely. As the minutes go by we will enjoy a landscape that changes with each step with ever-changing light until we reach the Corona del monte, a particular circular rock formation that surrounds the top as if it were the head of an ancient queen. After being illuminated by all the shades of sunset light from orange to purple, we will conclude our journey illuminated by the soft rays of the moon in front of the Milky Way which in these conditions with the sky so little polluted by light sources is revealed throughout the its splendor ...

Inclusions: guided trekking in the Monti Sibillini national park, Environmental Hiking Guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

A thrilling ascent. Joy, amazement and admiration for the magnificent nature of this corner of the Sibillini Mountains National Park. The emotions are unique, the effort is there but the experience of our guides and the excellent company is always of great help. The ascent from Foce di Montemonaco to Lake Pilato is one of the most spectacular itineraries in central Italy. The valley of the lake is really interesting, where traces of ancient glacial cirques are still visible and where Pizzo del Diavolo dominates the landscape. Lake Pilato is called with a pinch of irony the "lake with glasses" for the shape of its complementary and communicating reservoirs in the periods of greatest presence of water. Among the many elements of interest of the day, the biology of the famous Chirocefalo di Marchesoni and the suggestive legend linked to the name of the lake ...

Inclusions: Guided excursion

Exclusions: Private transportation

A weekend (3 days and 2 nights) to discover the Marche. A travel idea recommended for those who want to relax among hills and landscapes, to visit wonderful medieval villages and immerse themselves in the local food and wine culture.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner

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If you are looking for a "short" weekend or you are passing through the Marche region, this is the package for you. 1 night in a 4-star hotel, with a welcome drink at the historic Caffè Meletti and a dinner in a typical local trattoria with menus based on traditional products, including the famous Ascoli olives. The ideal offer for those who want to unplug for 48 hours and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, nestled between the Sibillini Mountains and the Adriatic Sea.

Inclusions: Dinner, 1 overnight stay for 2 people in a 4-star hotel, 1 Welcome drink at the historic Caffè Meletti, 1 souvenir, Breakfast

Exclusions: Transfers to and from Ascoli