Top Marche Unique Experiences

During this personalized tasting tour of one of Italy’s oldest wineries and vineyards—a Le Manche institution established in 1850—you’ll get unparalleled access to the privately owned historic site. After a guided visit to the original wine cellar, where production continues unchanged, prepare to indulge in a luxurious tasting of three native wine selections. Pair your glass with a savory platter of local meats and cheeses.

The way to the heart of Italy lies at the dining table. Dive deep into Ascoli Piceno’s rich food culture on an intimate private culinary experience with your “Cesarina” host. Choose between lunch or dinner options, then work alongside your host in her kitchen to create three delicious local signatures. Savor them with a curated selection of red and white wines, plus coffee and conversation.

Connect with a local and experience Ancona beyond its historic landmarks and tourist hotspots with this insider’s tour. Skip the fixed itineraries and scripted patter of a group tour and delve into the authentic side of the city, customizing the pace and itinerary to suit your interests and requests. Meet your guide directly at your hotel and set off together on foot to venture into the heart of this vibrant port city.

Experience authentic Italian food exactly the way it should be enjoyed—at home, and made with love. On this Italian dining experience in Ascoli Piceno, enjoy a four-course meal, home cooked and hand made by a real local Italian family. Sit at the family dining table and learn about local culture and customs, and hear about the local provenance of each ingredient.

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Ascoli recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Marche cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience Italian hospitality firsthand and learn how to cook like a true Italian “mamma” with this hands-on cooking class in Ascoli Piceno. Meet your host and instructor in their home and get to work preparing three authentic pasta dishes from scratch, including specialties like tagliatelle, gnocchi, and ravioli. Once you’ve perfected your technique, sample your handiwork with a final tasting that includes local wines and espresso.