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8 days

Explore Italy's Adriatic coastline on this 8-day tour, spending seven nights in the beautiful coastal town of Gabicce Mare, with time to enjoy its sandy beaches. Experience a full-day excursion to Ravenna, famous for its UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics and its role as the last capital of the Western Roman Empire. Discover Bologna’s historic centre, renowned food markets, and visit the Gelato Museum. Finish with a trip to San Marino, the world’s oldest republic, including a cable car ride for panoramic views.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

8 days

Starts

Gabicce Mare

Ends

Gabicce Mare

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Tour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 45

Minimum age

No minimum age

Departs

May - October

Hotel Rating

4-star hotels

Countries

Italy, San Marino

Arrival Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Departure Transfer

No - can be booked on request

Meals included

Breakfast: 7, Dinner: 7
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Per Person From
$1,675.00
USD$1,340.00
Deposit From
Final payment
USD$800.00
$1,880.00

Tour Highlights

Gabicce Mare - Spend seven nights in this beautiful coastal town, with three free days to relax on the sandy beach, stroll the promenade, and enjoy views of the Adriatic Sea
Ravenna - Explore the UNESCO-listed Christian and Byzantine mosaics with a guided walking tour of the city’s historic landmarks from its time as the last capital of the Western Roman Empire
Bologna - Tour the traditional food markets of Emilia Romagna, visit Piazza Maggiore, Neptune’s Fountain, and St Petronio's Basilica, and stop at the Gelato Museum
San Marino - Take a guided walking tour through San Marino’s historic streets and landmarks, and enjoy panoramic views from Mount Titano via cable car

Included

7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
7 nights in a 4 star hotel
Escorted by a professional English-speaking tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
All relevant transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicles
Ravenna day trip with guided walking tour
Bologna day trip with guided walking tour
San Marino day trip with guided walking tour
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Airport transfers
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Optional excursions
Hotel city taxes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Gabicce Mare

You will most likely arrive in Italy at Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi Airport or the Ancona Airport Raffaello Sanzio. Make your own way to our accommodation in Gabicce Mare, a charming seaside town on the Adriatic coast. Once settled in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. You might choose to take a relaxing walk along the beach promenade, explore the local cafes and shops, or simply unwind, enjoying the views of the Adriatic Sea and surrounding hills.

In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you’ll have the chance to get to know one another and enjoy a taste of local cuisine.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Gabicce Mare at Leisure

Today you can get to know Gabicce Mare at leisure, with its sandy beach, cafés, and restaurants. If you're feeling energetic, you could take a walk up the hill to Gabicce Monte, where you'll be rewarded with beautiful views over the San Bartolo Natural Park and the rolling hills of the Marche countryside.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Day Trip to Ravenna

Gabicce Mare - Ravenna - Gabicce Mare. Today, we’ll enjoy an included full-day excursion to Ravenna, which is renowned for its extensive Christian and Byzantine mosaics, all of which hold UNESCO World Heritage status. We’ll embark on a guided walking tour of this historic city, once the last capital of the Western Roman Empire, before spending the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing and shopping of our choice. We will enjoy dinner back at our hotel in Gabbice Mare.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Gabicce Mare at Leisure

Today, you are free to enjoy yourself in Gabicce Mare and its beautiful surroundings. You can relax on the sandy beach, explore the charming streets lined with local shops, or enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the town's cafés or restaurants. If you prefer, you could take a stroll along the promenade, soaking in the stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and the nearby hills. The choice is yours to make the most of this picturesque seaside town.

Alternatively, you can opt to enjoy a optional full-day excursion to Urbino and Pesaro. You’ll visit the walled hilltop village of Urbino, once at the heart of the Renaissance and the birthplace of the artist Raphael (entrance to Raphael’s House is included). After some free time for lunch (at your own leisure), you’ll head to the coastal resort of Pesaro for a walking tour through its historic streets, including Via Rossini, named after the famous composer who was born here.

Please note: The optional trip to Urbino and Pesaro must be booked in advance - please contact us if you would like to book in this excursion. If the required number of participants have not booked this optional tour, it will not go ahead.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Day Trip to Bologna

Gabicce Mare - Bologna - Gabicce Mare. This morning, we’ll depart by coach for our full-day excursion to Bologna, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. We’ll begin our visit with a walking tour of the traditional food markets that the Emilia Romagna region is famous for, before enjoying some free time at leisure. In the afternoon, we’ll tour the historic centre, where highlights include Piazza Maggiore with Neptune’s Fountain and St Petronio's Basilica. On our way back to the hotel, we’ll stop at the Gelato Museum for a sweet treat. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Gabicce Mare at Leisure

You’ll have another free day to do as you wish, whether that’s relaxing at the hotel, doing a bit of shopping, or enjoying some more sightseeing. Why not take a stroll along the beach or savour an al fresco lunch while overlooking the Adriatic? As always, your expert guide will be happy to suggest local attractions and activities for you to enjoy.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - San Marino Excursion

Gabicce Mare - San Marino - Gabicce Mare. After breakfast, we’ll embark on an excursion to the Republic of San Marino, the world’s oldest republic and one of the smallest independent countries in the world. We’ll take a guided walking tour through San Marino’s narrow, charming streets and historic landmarks, before riding a cable car to the top of Mount Titano, where we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside. After a fun day of exploration, we return to Gabbice Mare for our final night.

Overnight: Gabicce Mare
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Arrivederci Gabicce Mare!

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before check out. We wish you a safe onwards journey!

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Hotel Sans Souci
Gabicce Mare

Situated by a beach on the Adriatic Sea, this laid-back hotel is 4 km from the Aquarium of Cattolica and 5 km from the medieval Gradara Castle. The light and airy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, with most offering balconies and sea views. The hotel boasts an informal seafront restaurant, a terrace bar, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Other amenities include a spa, fitness centre, and a kids' club.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

2025
Twin/Double
Single
7 May - 14 May
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$1,675$1,340
$2,065$1,652
4 Jun - 11 Jun
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$1,855$1,484
$2,245$1,796
10 Sep - 17 Sep
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$2,245$1,796
1 Oct - 8 Oct
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$2,065$1,652

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