Italy's Adriatic Riviera including Bologna & San Marino
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Guided
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- Discover Italy’s stunning Adriatic Riviera on this 7-night guided holiday.
- Stay in the charming seaside town of Gabicce Mare on Italy’s Adriatic coast.
- Sample the local flavours of Italy with a day trip to the food markets of Bologna & the Gelato Museum.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ravenna & learn its fascinating history on a guided walking tour.
- Explore the world’s oldest republic on a full day trip to the tiny country of San Marino.
- Enjoy plenty of free time to soak up the sun in Gabicce Mare or explore some of the other nearby coastal towns.
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Join us for the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, history and independent exploration on this 7-night Italian holiday. Your hotel in the delightful town of Gabicce Mare is a fantastic base to explore all this sun soaked region has to offer. As part of your vacation, we’ll arrange day trips to some of the most interesting historical sites in the area. Take a full day trip to Bologna, considered by many to be the food capital of Italy, and explore the fantastic traditional food markets and the Gelato Museum on a guided walking tour. We’ll also visit the world’s oldest republic, San Marino; and the last capital of the western Roman Empire, Ravenna. During your time at leisure, sun worshipers can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Italy's Adriatic coast, or you can ask your guide for recommendations of local attractions and activities that would interest you.
Coach transfer to and from Belfast (Chichester Street) to Dublin Airport on selected dates Prior to November 2020. After 01 November 2020 we will no longer be providing this service.
Trip Itinerary
Travel to Italy
Arrive in Bologna
Upon arrival in Bologna, you will be met by our local representative and transferred by coach to your hotel located in Gabicce Mare on Italy's Adriatic Coast.
At Leisure
Free Time in Gabicce Mare
Full Day
Today is free to enjoy as you please. Ask your guide to recommend some places of interest for you according to your tastes.
Ravenna
Tour of Ravenna
Full Day
Today you will enjoy a full day excursion to Ravenna, most famous for its extensive Christian & Byzantine mosaics with UNESCO world heritage status. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this historic city and last capital of the western Roman Empire before an afternoon at leisure for sightseeing and shopping of your choice.
At Leisure or Optional Excursion
Free Time at Leisure
Full Day
Enjoy another day at leisure in the lovely coastal town of Gabicce Mare, and its surroundings. Your guide will be happy to suggest attractions and sightseeing activities to suit your interests.
Optional Excursion to Urbino & Pesaro
Enjoy an optional full day excursion to include the walled hilltop village of Urbino and visit the coastal resort of Pesaro for a walking tour.
See optional excursions list below for further information.
Bologna
Full Day Excursion to Bologna
Full Day
Depart your hotel by coach to begin your full day excursion to Bologna, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Begin your visit with a walking tour of the traditional food markets which the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is famous for before enjoying some free time at leisure. In the afternoon join your guide for a walking tour around the historic centre where sights include Piazza Maggiore with Neptune's fountain and St Petronio's Basilica. Transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon with a visit to the Gelato Museum included on route.
At Leisure
Explore Italy's Adriatic Riviera at Your Own Pace
Full Day
Today you can do as you wish; whether relaxing in the hotel, a bit of shopping or some more sightseeing. Why not take a stroll on the beach or enjoy an al fresco lunch or sip a glass of prosecco as you look out onto the Adriatic. As always, our expert guide will be available to suggest local attractions and activities.
San Marino
Trip to San Marino
Full Day
Following breakfast depart your hotel for an excursion to the Republic of San Marino, the oldest republic in the world! Enjoy a guided walking tour as you explore hilly San Marino's narrow, quirky streets and historic sights before taking a cable car to the top of Mount Titano offering spectacular views of the countryside.
Return Home
Depart Italy
Time to say 'arrivederci' to Italy. Transfer from your hotel, with guide assistance, for your flight home.
Hotels Available
Know before you go
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
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