A countryside cooking retreat in Le Marche. Stay in a noble borgo, cook with the countess, feast on regional classics with local wines, and day-trip to Ascoli Piceno, Offida, or the Adriatic shores.
Flavors of Marche tour
4 Days/3 Nights
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Day 1
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
Noble Borgo Welcome
- Arrive on your own at Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi, a country estate near Ascoli Piceno
- Welcome drink
- Meet Countess Beatrice del Balzo for an introduction to the borgo and cooking activities
- Visit the nearby family cellar for a welcome drink
- Return to the borgo for a welcome dinner
- Overnight at the borgo
Day 2
MARCHE
Cook, Lunch and Perfect Pizza
- Breakfast at the estate
- Hands-on cooking class focused on traditional Marche recipes
- Lunch featuring the dishes prepared during class (beverages included)
- Ingredients highlight: seasonal vegetables (some from the villa garden), regional meats, and fresh Adriatic fish
- Typical specialties may include: vincisgras (Marche lasagna), olive all’ascolana (stuffed fried olives), pollo ’n cip e ciappe (chicken with tomatoes, peppers, olives), and more
- Coffee break with biscuits and cakes prepared by the chef
- Wines paired with the meal from local production
- Suggested afternoon leisure visit to Ascoli Piceno and its enchanting main square
- Return to the villa
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight at the borgo
Day 3
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
More Culinary Journeys
- Breakfast at your accommodation
- Second cooking class experience
- Gourmet luncheon featuring your dishes (drinks included)
- After lunch, suggested visit to Offida, a small ancient village with a charming atmosphere
- Alternative option: visit San Benedetto del Tronto on the “Palms Riviera” for beaches or shopping in the elegant center
- Return to your accommodation
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight at the borgo
Day 4
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
Arrivederci Borgo Life
- Breakfast at the estate
- Check out and end of services
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Day 1
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
Noble Borgo Welcome
Arrive independently at the country estate Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi, set in the peaceful Marche countryside not far from the beautiful town of Ascoli Piceno. Begin with a welcome drink and meet Countess Beatrice del Balzo, who will introduce you to the borgo and the cooking experiences ahead. Continue with a visit to the nearby family cellar for another welcome toast, then return to the estate for a warm welcome dinner. Overnight at the borgo.
Day 2
MARCHE
Cook, Lunch and Perfect Pizza
After breakfast, dive into Marche’s culinary traditions with a hands-on cooking class, learning recipes rooted in the region’s heritage and made with fresh seasonal ingredients—some harvested from the villa garden—along with regional meats and fish from the nearby Adriatic Sea. Prepare beloved local specialties such as vincisgras (the Marche version of lasagna), olive all’ascolana (stuffed fried olives), pollo ’n cip e ciappe (chicken cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and olives), and other seasonal dishes in a cheerful, convivial atmosphere. Enjoy lunch featuring your creations with beverages included and wines thoughtfully paired from local producers. A coffee break with biscuits and cakes prepared by the chef adds a relaxed moment for conversation. After lunch, we suggest a leisurely visit to Ascoli Piceno, famous for one of Italy’s most enchanting main squares, before returning to the villa. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the borgo.
Day 3
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
More Culinary Journeys
After breakfast, enjoy your second Marche gastronomy cooking class, continuing to build your skills and confidence with regional recipes in a warm, hands-on setting. A gourmet luncheon follows, with drinks included, allowing you to savor what you’ve prepared. In the afternoon, choose your preferred flavor of Marche: visit Offida, a very ancient village with an intimate, atmospheric feel, or head to lively San Benedetto del Tronto on the “Palms Riviera,” where you can relax on beautiful beaches or shop in the elegant town center. Return to your accommodation. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the borgo.
Day 4
MARCHE COUNTRYSIDE
Arrivederci Borgo Life
After breakfast, check out from the estate as your Marche countryside cooking retreat comes to an end. Depart with delicious memories of noble hospitality, regional recipes, and the authentic flavors of Le Marche.
