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Half day excursion with truffle lunch: Montefeltro Explorer

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7 hours

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From 09:00

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Group 1+

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English

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7 hours

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Half day excursion with truffle lunch: Montefeltro Explorer

What you'll do

This excursion takes you to the discovery of the ducal lands around Urbino, which will be the starting point. In the morning, your driver will pick you up at the meeting point to head to Urbania, formerly known as Casteldurante. You will have a few hours to explore this small, excellently preserved and pretty village that nevertheless offers interesting sights. In the price of this activity you will have included admission to the town's Ducal Palace (directly overlooking the course of the river providing a very impressive glimpse) and the lovely Bramante Theater. But it doesn't end there, during your time in Urbania a local guide will walk around with you while narrating anecdotes and stories about these ducal lands, but most importantlym, guide will have a special key that will open a palace generally closed to the public: The Barco Ducale. This ancient structure was used as a hunting lodge by the Dukes of Montefeltro and you will get to explore a portion of it before visiting another rare gem. It is the Church of the Dead and the Cemetery of the Mummies. In fact, in Urbania there is this particular church that houses mummified and exposed bodies. At the end of teh visit, driver will then take you to Acqualagna, the truffle capital of central Italy. We have already booked everything for you and hope you will arrive with an empty stomach because the smells and flavors will make you salivate. The Acqualagna truffle is one of the most renowned in Italy and you will have the opportunity to enjoy it with a meal based on this prized ingredient. Once lunch is over, the car will take you to the Furlo Gorge. This is a gorge carved out by the Candigliano River, later barred by a dam that created an artificial lake of it. You will have a chance to take photos and take a short walk before returning to Urbino, comforrably carried by your car after a memorable morning.

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Itinerary

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    The town you will discover during this excursion will be Urbania rich in History and beauty. A guide will walk you through the alleys of the town giving you the chance to learn about its tales and stories
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    During your time in town you will have access to the Ducal Palace of the village, a real jewel of the Montefeltro family. 

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    This magnificient building used to be the hunting residency of Urbino's dukes. It is normally closed for general visits but our guests will have the chance to access a part of the building exclusively

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    This little, but beautiful theatre it's another hidden gem of this little town. The guide will take you in to have a sneak peak of the Bramante Theatre, still active and well preserved

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    This will be the last stop in Urbania before leaving town: it may be a bit creepy however we believe it's a must go of your visit so we granted you access to it. It is a church where mommies are still preserved and you will see them. The guide will explain why this church still preserves these bodies and why. 

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    After Urbania you will be taken to Acqualagna for lunch. Acqualagna is the second most important city for truffle production in Italy so it certainly deserves a stop before going back to Urbino. 

    Your lunch is already booked, so seat back, relax and enjoy some great food. 

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    The last, short stop of this excursion will be at the Furlo Gorge. This natural canyon dug by river Candigliano offers some breathetaking views. In recent years the gorge has been deviated by a dam who formed a man made lake which makes the whole surroundings even more beautiful. 

    You will have time to stretch, take some picture before the return journey. 


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What's Included

van transportation for the whole duration of the excursion which streches from:Urbino - Urbania

Urbania - Acqulagna

Acqualagna - Gola del Furlo

Gola del Furlo - Urbino

admission to Urbania Ducal Palace

admiossion to The Mommy Cemetery

guided walking tour of the town

exclusive admission to Barco Ducale, the former hunting residency of Urbino's Dukes

admission to the admirable City Theatre

truffle based lunch in Acqualagna

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Requirements

comfortable shoes

camera

cursiosity

umbrella

clothing suitable for the season of your visit

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Cancellation policy


A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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