5 days in Le Marche
Hills, caves and two days on the Conero.
Hills, caves and two days on the Conero. A day-by-day programme with time for visits and travelling between areas.
The Trip at a Glance
| Section | Km | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2Cingoli towards Treia | 20,3 | ~24 min |
| Day 3Treia towards San Vittore di Genga | 59,2 | ~58 min |
| Day 3San Vittore di Genga towards Jesi | 34,5 | ~31 min |
| Day 4Jesi towards Sirolo | 46,3 | ~47 min |
| Day 5Sirolo towards Numana | 1,4 | ~3 min |
| Total between areas | 161,7 | ~163 min |
Turquoise line: road connection between areas. Times exclude traffic, stops and searching for parking. Return journey, accommodation and detours excluded. Numbered markers indicate the areas visited: they are not exact entrances or a hiking track.
Directions to the first areaWalking: around 11 km during visits. These are walking estimates: they vary with parking, detours and chosen admissions. Distances from specific sources are identified in each stop.
A Programme to Adapt to Your Pace
The suggested times organise the route: confirm venue opening times. For lunch and dinner, choose among the local alternatives rather than adding them all to your schedule.
Day 1 · 10:00
3–4 h including lunch · ~2 km on foot
Start with the town centre and views over the hills. Keep the afternoon for a local visit chosen on the day: the first day does not require a long transfer.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
Day 2 · 10:00
3–4 h including lunch · ~2 km on foot
Devote the day to the village and squares, alternating walks and breaks. A business visit is optional and must be arranged in advance.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
Day 3 · 10:00
75 min + access and break · ~1,5 km on foot
Book the tourist cave visit and plan your arrival following the operator’s instructions. Do not automatically add speleological routes to the standard ticket.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
Day 3 · 15:30
2 h · ~1,5 km on foot
On the way to the coast, choose a stroll through the centre. Any cultural admission depends on opening hours and time remaining.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
Day 4 · 10:00
A day with breaks · ~2 km on foot
A relaxed day on the Conero: town centre, views and a beach reached only by authorised access. A boat trip must be booked separately.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
Day 5 · 10:00
Half day · ~2 km on foot
Finish with the village and a coastal walk. Keep the afternoon free for the journey home, without adding Gradara to this route.
Leave your car outside the centre and check restricted traffic zones, opening times and access. The map point identifies the visit area, not the exact entrance.
The stop is part of the journey
Hill-country cuisine, Verdicchio and Adriatic seafood.
Editorial alternatives, ordered by location and name, with equal visibility. There are no sponsored placements in this selection. Confirm opening times, menus, prices and availability directly; meals are not included.
Cingoli
A restaurant in Castreccioni, near the lake.
Information and contactsCingoli
Restaurant in the Cingoli hills.
Information and contactsGenga
Restaurant and hotel serving Marche cuisine.
Information and contactsGenga
Restaurant near the caves and Abbazia di San Vittore.
Information and contactsGenga
Restaurant in Hotel Terme di Frasassi, in San Vittore.
Information and contactsJesi
Restaurant serving fish and meat dishes.
Information and contactsJesi
An osteria in Jesi.
Information and contactsJesi
Seafood restaurant in the historic centre.
Information and contactsNumana
Seafood restaurant at the foot of the tower.
Information and contactsNumana
Seafood restaurant with views of the Conero.
Information and contactsSirolo
Seafood cuisine near the historic centre.
Information and contactsSirolo
Seafood restaurant on San Michele beach.
Information and contactsSirolo
Restaurant in Sirolo serving local cuisine.
Information and contactsTreia
Restaurant and pizzeria serving Marche cuisine.
Information and contactsTreia
Restaurant among the hills of San Lorenzo di Treia.
Information and contactsTreia
A restaurant in the countryside of San Lorenzo di Treia.
Information and contactsA car is recommended. This trip uses different bases, so plan it to avoid unnecessary journeys. Map points identify areas: ask about parking and actual access to venues. Distances exclude the return journey, accommodation and detours.
Confirm tickets and time slots directly with operators. Lunch, accommodation, parking and any guides are charged separately; none are included. Nights 1–2 inland; nights 3–4 towards the coast.
For Due Sorelle, check authorised access and sea conditions. Visiting and winery opening times require confirmation.
Where to stay. Nights 1–2 inland; nights 3–4 towards the coast. Journeys from your chosen accommodation must be added to the distances between stops.
A tip from Giando
Choose one fewer visit and one extra break. The suggested schedule leaves room: if you find an interesting event, replace a stop rather than adding it to the programme.
Discover events along your journeyA car is recommended; this journey has different overnight bases, so plan to avoid unnecessary transfers.
161.7 km by car between areas and around 11 km on foot during visits. Walking distances are editorial estimates, except where attributed to in specific source; excluded alternatives are not included in the total.
No: these are suggested time slots to plan your trip. Confirm official opening hours, admission slots and access before setting out.
This itinerary is not certified accessible: historic centres, slopes and uneven surfaces may require adjustments. Ask operators and skip unsuitable sections.
The entries offer alternatives along the route, ordered by locality and name. Confirm opening times, menus, prices and availability directly.
Driving routes calculated with OSRM using OpenStreetMap; indicative connections between areas, excluding return journeys and accommodation. Walks are estimated unless a distance is attributed to a source at the stop. Check conditions before setting off.
Photo: Alessandro Vecchi · Wikimedia Commons. Credits for the freely licensed photographs used on this page:
cingoli · Alessandro Vecchi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · converted to WebP and cropped for display.