12 days in Marche Itinerary

Home to more than 200 towers during the Middle Ages, Ascoli Piceno has one of the most beautiful main plazas in Italy.

Explore Ascoli Piceno's surroundings by going to San Benedetto Del Tronto (Scultura Viva & Lungomare San Benedetto del Tronto), Tenuta Santori (in Ripatransone) and Grottammare Borgo Antico (in Grottammare). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Piazza del Popolo, steep yourself in history at Loggia dei Mercanti, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Francesco, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Ventidio Basso.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Ascoli Piceno is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Gabicce Mare.

Gabicce Mare, also named Gabicce, is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino, in Italy, region Marche. Change things up with these side-trips from Gabicce Mare: Walls (in Corinaldo), Urbino (Fortezza Albornoz, Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista, &more) and Rocca Roveresca di Senigallia (in Senigallia). Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Castello di Gradara, identify plant and animal life at Il Teatro dell'Aria, head outdoors with Il Ponticello Trekking Viaggi & Natura, and take a memorable drive along Strada Panoramica Gabicce Mare - Mont.

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Getting from Ascoli Piceno to Gabicce Mare by car takes about 2.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Fabriano.

Fabriano is a town and comune of Ancona province in the Italian region of the Marche, at 325m above sea level. Get out of town with these interesting Fabriano side-trips: Chiesa di San Domenico (in Cagli), Monte Catria (in Urbino) and Jesi (Palazzo Pianetti, Mura di Jesi, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Del Pianoforte Storico E Del Suono, learn about winemaking at Azienda Agricola Mario Lucchetti, and Head underground at Grotte di Frasassi.

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Drive from Gabicce Mare to Fabriano in 2 hours. In February, daytime highs in Fabriano are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can drive to Macerata.

Macerata is a city and comune in central Italy, the county seat of the province of Macerata in the Marche region. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Macerata: Riviera del Conero (in Numana), Loreto (Fontana maggiore, Santuario Della Santa Casa, &more) and Museo Cinema a Pennello (in Montecosaro). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Musei Civici di Palazzo Buonaccorsi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa Santa Maria della Misericordia, have fun and explore at Museo della scuola Paolo e Ornella Ricca, and steep yourself in history at Abbazia Cistercense Santa Maria di Chiaravalle di Fiastra.

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You can drive from Fabriano to Macerata in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Fabriano in February, plan for a bit warmer days in Macerata, with highs around 13°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.