Discover the Marche region

Discover Marche: tailor-made trips and experiences with Rurally

Marche, the place Rurally calls home

We are in the heart of the region, at the centre of the Esino Valley, one of the areas producing some of Italy’s finest white wines: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.

The Marche are the region where it all began. It was here that we first started exploring the territory, meeting farmers, artisans and small producers, and shaping a way of travelling built around authentic encounters and a slower, more mindful pace.

Even today, the Marche remain a point of reference for us: a land we know intimately and continue to experience and share through the journeys and experiences we offer.

Why visit the Marche region

Wondering why visiting the Marche is so special?

The Marche are one of Italy’s most authentic regions, still far from the busiest tourist destinations.

Here, you can discover a genuine Italy, full of distinctive places, welcoming people, and traditions deeply rooted in the land.

In just a few kilometres, the landscape changes from the sea to gentle hills, up to the mountains, passing through charming villages full of stories, fertile countryside, and unique scenery, where every view tells a tale and every experience leaves an unforgettable memory.

Experiences to enjoy in the Marche with Rurally

• Take part in activities with local farmers and producers, such as milking cows and making cheese (Cheesemaker for a day), harvesting saffron, or creating a perfume using the farm’s essential oils (Lavender what a good scent!).

• Step inside artisans’ workshops and get hands-on with their tools, immersing yourself in their craft and traditions (Potter for one day!).

• Explore charming villages and cities of art, such as Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage site and cradle of the Renaissance; Ancona, founded by the Greeks with an important Roman port and a glorious history as a maritime republic; Ascoli Piceno, the city of Travertine with its medieval soul; or Gradara, with its fortress linked to the story of Paolo and Francesca.

• Experience the traditional rural cuisine, including gathering and preparing wild herbs (Cooking with wild herbs and Italian egg pasta!).

• Enjoy moments of relaxation surrounded by nature.

• Discover the area on e-bike tours, a slow and sustainable way to travel that allows you to savour every detail of the landscape Explore Fermo hills by E-bike!).

Every experience is designed to connect you directly with our territory, not just to visit it, but to truly live it.

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Ideas for your journey in Marche region

On our website, you’ll find a variety of travel and experience suggestions to discover the Marche, with different durations and styles of journey.

You can:

• explore our day experiences in the Marche

• discover travel and weekend ideas in the Marche

• or receive a fully personalised itinerary to explore the region by contacting us via email or completing the questionnaire (by clicking the button below) to receive a tailor-made proposal created just for you.

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