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HIKING THE SIBILLINI MOUNTAINS
Marche region of Italy
Available 01 May through 30 September 2012
Sibillini Mountains
Ascoli Piceno
Priced at €854.00 per person, based on double occupancy and including:
- 4 nights double occupancy at a 4-star hotel in Ascoli Piceno.
- Breakfast daily.
- Welcome aperitif with Rosso Piceno wine and Ascolan filled olives.
- Welcome room service with a bottle of sparkling wine or fresh fruit basket.
- Reserved individual parking.
- 1 Nordic walk excursion with a qualified ANWI walking instructor. (5 hours).
- 1 guided tour of Offida with ticket access to Museo del Merletto a Tombolo (renaissance lace
making) and Saint Mary from the Fortress church.
- List of suggested restaurants and optional excursions.
- 5 Day manual car rental including basic insurance (Fiat 500 or similar).
Program:
Day 1
- Independent arrival and check-in to your hotel. in Ascoli Piceno, a property that compares well to other
ancient and refined palaces in the city.
- You will be welcomed with a cup of Rosso Piceno wine and local Ascolan filled olives.
- For the afternoon we suggest a stroll around the narrow streets and alleys of Ascoli Piceno with its
medieval towers, ancient churches and works of marble. Also of interest are the art museum, the Malatesta
family fortress and museum of the ancient Papal paper mill (no entrance fees included)
- Dinner is not scheduled in this program.
Day 2:
- After breakfast proceed to Castelluccio di Norcia where your instructor will provide an introductory lesson
in Nordic walking followed by a 5 hour Nordic walk on the Sibillini mountains. These heights provide
incredible panoramic views and seasonal displays of brilliantly colorful flowers.
- Lunch is not scheduled but visitors can select one of the restaurants in
Castellucio or take picnic supplies
to enjoy on the mountains.
- Dinner is not scheduled in this program.
Day 3:
- After breakfast proceed to Offida for a guided tour. Centuries old lace-making craft is still practiced here.
The church of Santa Maria della Rocca (St. Mary of the Fortress), built on the foundations of a castle is
also part of the tour. (2 ½ hours).
- Lunch is not included but there is a selection of good restaurants in Offida.
- For the afternoon you may wish to visit the old armory at the Acquaviva Picena Fortress or stroll to the San
Bernardino or Grottammare beaches on your own.
- Dinner is not included in this program.
Day 4:
- You may wish to visit the Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso (Big Rock) where you can enjoy the changing
scenery which includes a multitude of natural features. This an easy walk and a naturalist guide may be
hired to provide greater insight.
- As an alternative, you may wish to visit the round fortress of Acuasanta Terme.
Dinner in the round fortress may be available – price upon request.
Day 5:
- After breakfast check out and drop off rental car. End of arrangements
For more information contact Alexandra at 804-346-8714
or click here to enquire.
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