WELCOME TO LE MARCHE!

Discover Italy’s most enjoyable region and the authentic Italian way of life…
This beautiful region, located in Central Italy between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, is still off the beaten path. The plurality of its name is indicative of the variety of its geographical, historical and cultural features. The combination of natural beauty from the rolling hills to the Adriatic coast, delightful small towns and villages rich in historical significance and artistic splendor, culinary traditions, vineyards, olive groves and the farmhouses which are a testimony to the rural civilization of times past. Many visitors come to the area looking for a taste of “Authentic Italy”, still untouched by mass tourism.

N.E.W. Study Abroad’s “Authentic Italy” experience invites you to discover Le Marche and the true Italian lifestyle through multi-faceted programs:

• Art & History – field trips to the most prestigious art and cultural centers in the region, Ancona, capital city of the region and Capitale della Cultura 2028, Urbino, Pesaro, Gradara, Macerata, Recanati, Jesi, Senigallia, Ascoli Piceno provide an overview of its immense artistic heritage.
• Italian Language & Culture – Italian language courses for all levels, “Survival Italian” for beginners, tailor-made programs for groups, individuals, professionals, mature students, slow travelers, faculty-led programs for universities. All teachers are native speakers and especially trained to teach Italian as a foreign language.
• Food & Wine – guided visits to wineries, vineyards, olive oil mills, dairies, cured meat producers and pasta manufacturers to gain an appreciation for the wealth of products the land has to offer. Wine tasting paired with local products and cooking classes.
• Nature, Sport and Wellness – Frasassi Caves, bike tours, boat trip to the Riviera del Conero, trekking on Catria and Sibillini mountains, beach activities, water sports, thermal and spa treatments.
• Spirituality – Loreto and the famous Basilica with the “Santa Casa”, the Holy House of Nazareth, Monastero di Fonte Avellana, Eremo dei Frati Bianchi, Abbazia di Sant’Urbano.
• “Made in Marche” – visit some of the major market leaders in various sectors such as fashion, footwear, home and commercial lighting, household appliances and home furnishings; shopping tour to important outlets.
• Creative Labs: tours among artisans’ workshops and culinary strolls to local markets.