If your lodging or a local osteria is still serving, enjoy a simple plate of local cured meats, pasta, or soup; otherwise bring a takeaway from Rimini or a packaged meal — many town restaurants close between 21:30–22:00.
Explore the Franciscan sanctuary where St. Francis received the stigmata; outdoor areas are open year‑round and many indoor chapels open from ~9:00 — check seasonal hours for cloister/museum access.
Enjoy simple mountain fare like polenta, mushroom dishes or soups at the refectory or a nearby rifugio; lunch service is typically midday but can vary seasonally.
Visit small museum displays and lesser chapels around La Verna, or join a short guided talk if offered — indoor exhibits and guided tours sometimes have restricted hours.
Hearty dinner of regional specialties—game, stews and simple desserts—at your rifugio or a nearby trattoria; kitchen hours can be limited so reserve or confirm in advance.
Simple breakfast at your accommodation or sanctuary café so you can depart with daylight for the drive to Arezzo; some mountain lodgings have later breakfasts—confirm the night before.
Arrive at the sloped Piazza Grande for photos and a morning coffee at a café overlooking the square; cafés are usually open mid‑morning and the piazza is pleasant before midday crowds.
Visit Arezzo's Duomo to admire stained glass and architecture; cathedral opening hours vary (often mid‑morning to early afternoon and late afternoon) so check current times.
See the famous fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca in the Basilica of San Francesco — fresco access and ticketing may require reservation or limited-entry times, so book ahead if possible.
Visit Casa Vasari (the painter/architect's house) or the archaeological museum for a quieter cultural afternoon — confirm opening hours, which can be seasonal or limited to afternoons.
Stroll up to Arezzo’s viewpoints or along preserved walls for panoramic photos in late afternoon light; this is a relaxing way to finish the sightseeing before dinner.
Dine at an osteria serving classic Tuscan fare and regional wines; many restaurants begin dinner service from 19:00 but earlier service is often available—reserve if you have a preferred spot.
Have a light breakfast at your hotel or a café — many open by 7:30–8:00. Plan an early departure so you have adequate time in Cesena before heading to the airport.
Visit the 15th‑century Biblioteca Malatestiana, an outstanding humanist library — check opening hours (often morning and late afternoon) and guided tour times in advance.
Explore the Rocca fortress for its history and viewpoints over Cesena; parts of the fortress may have limited hours, so confirm openings the day you visit.
Enjoy local favorites such as piadina farcita, passatelli or seafood at a central trattoria or a dedicated piadineria; typical lunch hours are 12:00–14:30.
Wander the medieval streets, visit local shops and the market area (if operating), and stop for an espresso or gelato before preparing to leave for the airport.
Drive to Rimini Federico Fellini Airport (approx. 45–60 minutes). For an evening flight, plan to arrive 1.5–2.5 hours before departure to allow for car return and check‑in.
Return the rental car and complete airline check‑in/security procedures — international flights typically advise arriving 2–3 hours before departure, so adjust according to your airline's guidance.
Board your 20:00 flight home — if your flight time differs, adjust airport arrival accordingly. If you have time, pick up local products or enjoy a final aperitivo.