Marche Holiday Homes and Italy Tours

Good reasons to choose us:

  • We are not an agency, we run our own Marche Countryhouse, and are associated with other Marche Countryhouses for the promotion.
  • So no agency fees, but the possibility to book directly from the owner.
  • We live and work in Marche Italy, we do hospitality since almost twenty years.
  • We have personally visited and selected the Marche accommodations on this website. The description of each Marche holiday rental that you find on this site corresponds with reality.
  • Since we have visited all the Marche villas and Marche rental properties on this website, we are sure that your expectations will be more then satisfied.
  • The Marche villas on this website offer comfort, privacy and beautiful surroundings.
  • We can help you select your perfect Marche Holiday Rental according to your wishes and needs. We respond personally to your requests. There's a name and a face behind this site, to make the web more humane, since it is usually impersonal and anonymous.
  • You can send us an email or call us at +39.0733.908284 in your own language, English, Dutch or Italian, we will get back to within 24 hours (normally within 12 hours).
  • As a mixed group of Italian, Dutch and English, we can offer the authenticity of real Italian hospitality, and at the same time satisfy the needs of a northern European traveler.
  • We specialize in family holidays and in holidays for the traveller that loves good food, nature and art.
  • As for the courses, choosing a course with us, means to prefer the enthusiasm, the young spirit, informal and passionate. The authenticity of a real Italian Chef, able to convey not only cooking techniques, but also the whole history and the passion of the Italian tradition. The professionalism of a graduated arthistorian, capable to guide you in those paths out of the tourist guides, and able to offer you a new and stimolating way to behold Italy's cultural heritage.
  • We invite you for a marvellous holiday, see you in the Marche!

FAQ

What kinds of people go on your Italy Tours or join an Italian Cooking Week?

  • The single feature which distinguishes our groups is their desire to understand and appreciate in depth the places they visit. The interests of the group are usually wide-ranging - history, fine arts, architecture, food, reading etc. The age of group members varies greatly, but most would be more than thirty years old and have travelled. With a maximum of eight places on the tour the group is large enough for you to find like-minded friends, but small enough for us to get to know you all.

What will the weather be like in Spring and Autumn?

  • Spring is a delightful time to visit central Italy. Daytime temperatures during late April and the beginning of May can be warm with a range from 14 to 20 degrees and the evenings are cool to mild. You will need a warm jumper or jacket and a scarf for the evenings, and it is reasonable to expect rain on a few days. The pool at the Caravanserraglio agriturismo is open from the 1st of May.
    Daytime temperatures during late May and the beginning of June can be warm with a range from 20 to 30 degrees and the evenings are mild. You will need a warm jumper or jacket for the evenings, and it is reasonable to expect rain on a few days. It will certainly be warm enough for you to enjoy the swimming pool at the Caravanserraglio agriturismo. Early Autumn is also a delightful time to visit central Italy tending towards hot days and balmy evenings. Daytime temperatures range from 20 to 28 degrees with the nights considerably cooler. You may need a light jumper or jacket and a scarf for some evenings. It is generally dry in central Italy at this time but it is reasonable to expect some rain on a few days. It will certainly be warm enough for you to enjoy the swimming pool at the Caravanserraglio agriturismo.

How fit do you have to be to join a Italy Tour?

  • In order to visit and enjoy the natural attractions of the countryside and the historical centres of towns it is necessary to be able to walk well, as bus and car access can be difficult. While there are no medical restrictions on who may book a place on the tour, you should be fit enough to stroll for periods of up to an hour (with short breaks) and you should specially note that the towns are not called 'hilltowns' for nothing! Wherever possible we break up walking tours with coffee stops and extended lunches and we have tried to mix busy and relaxed days in the itinerary. Remember that it is always possible to take time off from the program whenever you like.

Must one have a certain preparation to be able to join a Italian Cooking Course or Italy Tour?

  • No, the Italian Cooking Courses and Italy Tours are open for everybody.

Who will hosts us during the Italian Cooking Courses or Italy Tours?

  • You will be accompanied throughout the tour by Ennio Barbieri and Phaedra de Zeeuw who own and run the Caravanserraglio agriturismo. Phaedra is graduated in Art History and specializes in Italian Renaissance Art. Chef Ennio teaches in his hands-on cooking courses the tradition of the Italian kitchen and Italian wines in his restaurant at the property of the Caravanserraglio agriturismo.


What language will be spoken during the Italian Cooking Courses or Italy Tours?

  • The cooking classes are held in English by the Italian chef and host Ennio Barbieri. Phaedra de Zeeuw MA leads you on tours of towns and countryside, she is Dutch and lives since ten years in Italy. She speaks fluently English and Italian.