10-Day Food and Wine Escape in Umbria and Marche

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The next day take a guided tour of this magnificent city, with cobbled alleys and bronze buildings atop a tremendous hill of tufa volcanic rock. Visit Orvieto's 13th-century cathedral, one of Italy’s most astonishing Gothic churches, with a wonderful kaleidoscope of colours adorning its frescoes and mosaics. Some even prefer the 15th-century 'Last Judgment' fresco by Renaissance painter Luca Signorelli’s to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel rendition.

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Dedicate the next day to an exclusive cooking class led by an expert chef and master a complete menu of Italian food based on local ingredients from Umbria. In the afternoon, get to know the city of Saint Francis firsthand with a private guided tour. As the birthplace of Saint Francis in 1181, Assisi is the centre of Franciscan spirituality and one of the cradles of European medieval art.

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In the morning you might want to visit the nearby town of Perugia, the capital of Umbria with its beautiful historical centre. In the afternoon wash down all of the cultural delights with an exclusive and tasting.

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Depart Umbria and head to Italy’s marvellous Marche region, famous for being a foodie's delight. Along the way, visit a local producer of cured meat and a winery to taste and acknowledge the differences in this region. When you arrive in Monterado, settling into your beautiful new accommodation and take a stroll.

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Embark on a day excursion to a Frasassi remarkable natural wonder bedazzled with stalactites and stalagmites. Frasissi is one of the most impressive caves in Europe. You'll visit a series of different grottos and halls that just seem to keep appearing, it's difficult to imagine how they all find into this space with tall ceilings and hallways that are packed with stalactites and stalagmites.

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Take another full-day excursion to one of Italy’s main truffle provinces, Acqualagna, for an exciting truffle hike hunting experience. Learn about these coveted delicacies and dig them up yourself, only to taste them during a delicious lunch.

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Spend the next day in Urbino, the birthplace of Raphael and another UNESCO World Heritage Site that hides countless Renaissance masterpieces behind its city walls. Your highlight of the day will be going inside the Urbino Cathedral, one of the most impressive in the region. Later on in the day, you'll drive to Ascoli Piceno, a food-lovers haven where you can relax and enjoy the remainder of the day in the town.

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Live out your foodie dreams with a tour of a local pasta producer and a winery, discovering some of Italy’s most renowned culinary delights. Take a guided walking tour of Ascoli Piceno, first inhabited in 9th century BC and today one of Italy’s hubs of great cuisine. Discover its Renaissance past while meandering the cobbled streets of its historic centre, dotted with churches and stone towers.