Collect your rental car at Rimini Federico Fellini Airport; allow 30–60 minutes for luggage and paperwork and confirm rental desk hours for your arrival time.
Scenic inland drive to the medieval hilltown of Pennabilli (approx. 1h10–1h30 depending on traffic); roads are winding once you leave the coast — drive carefully.
Enjoy Romagna mountain cuisine—try tagliatelle with porcini or a seasonal antipasto—at a central trattoria near the town square; most lunch services run 12:00–14:30, so arrive then.
Explore the narrow lanes, viewpoints and the artworks/poetic installations associated with local writer Tonino Guerra around the town; these outdoor exhibits are accessible year‑round and perfect for photos.
Visit the main piazza and the town church for views over the valley; small civic museums or exhibition spaces may be open in the afternoon—check local hours if you want indoor visits.
Savor a dinner of locally sourced antipasti, cured meats and regional mains—seek an osteria or small agriturismo for the best home‑style cooking; many places close after dinner service, so reserve if possible.
Quick espresso and cornetto at a local bar or breakfast at your hotel—town bars typically open by 7:00–8:00; confirm start times if you plan an early departure.
Mountain drive through scenic Apennine roads to the Franciscan sanctuary at La Verna (approx. 1h0–1h15); mornings are best for light and calmer traffic on narrow roads.
Explore the Sanctuary, the Cappella delle Stimmate and the cloisters where St. Francis received the stigmata; main outdoor sites are usually open daily and indoor/ticketed spaces often open from about 9:00 — verify seasonal hours.
Enjoy simple mountain fare—polenta, mushroom dishes, soups or local cured meats—at the sanctuary refectory or a nearby rifugio; lunch service usually around 12:00–14:00 but check seasonal opening.
Visit small museum displays and additional chapels around La Verna, or join a short guided talk if available — some indoor exhibits have limited hours so confirm on arrival.
Check into a nearby guesthouse, monastery guestroom or rifugio to soak up the mountain atmosphere and avoid late driving; many places offer quiet evening views.
Hearty dinner of regional specialties—game, stews and simple desserts—at your rifugio or a small local restaurant; options can be limited so confirm kitchen closing times or pre‑book.
Simple breakfast at your accommodation or sanctuary café to depart early for Arezzo; some mountain lodgings start breakfast later, so confirm the time the night before.
Arrive at the sloped medieval Piazza Grande for photos and a morning coffee at a café overlooking the square; many cafés open by mid‑morning and the square is lively but not crowded early.
Visit Arezzo Cathedral (Duomo) to admire its stained glass and architecture; typical opening hours are mid‑morning to early afternoon and late afternoon — check local times on the day.
See the fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca in the Basilica of San Francesco (opening and ticketing for the frescoes vary — confirm times and book if required).
Enjoy Tuscan specialties—pappardelle al cinghiale, ribollita or grilled meats—at a trattoria by the square; lunchtime service is typically 12:00–14:30.
Visit Casa Vasari, the house/museum of Giorgio Vasari, or the local archaeological museum for a quieter cultural afternoon — opening hours can be seasonal, so check in advance.
Dine at an osteria serving classic Tuscan fare and regional wines; many restaurants open for dinner from 19:00 but you can often find earlier services—reserve if you have a preferred spot.
Visit the UNESCO‑listed Biblioteca Malatestiana, an exceptional example of a 15th‑century humanist library — check the opening times (often mornings and late afternoons) and guided‑tour availability.
Enjoy a casual lunch with local favorites such as piadina farcita, passatelli or seafood at a central trattoria or dedicated piadineria; lunchtime commonly 12:00–14:30.
Drive to Rimini Federico Fellini Airport (approx. 45–60 minutes depending on traffic); for an 20:00 flight aim to arrive at the airport by 18:00–18:30 to allow time for car return and check‑in.
Return the rental car and complete airline check‑in/security procedures; international flights often advise arriving 2–3 hours before departure — adjust if your airline requires more time.