Land in Rimini (or arrive by train), collect luggage and pick up your rental car — allow 45–75 minutes for baggage and paperwork and confirm rental desk hours if arriving later.
Try Romagnolo and mountain dishes such as cappelletti, tagliatelle or local cured meats at a central trattoria — most serve lunch 12:00–14:30; book if possible.
Wander narrow streets, visit small churches, and walk to a nearby panoramic belvedere for valley views — outdoor sights are accessible most hours; great for afternoon photos.
Enjoy Romagna specialties and mountain produce—polenta, porcini-based dishes or local charcuterie—at a friendly osteria; dinner service commonly starts around 19:00–19:30.
Take a short post-dinner walk to a nearby overlook for peaceful night views of the valley, then return to your lodging to rest for the mountain day tomorrow.
Explore the Franciscan sanctuary where St. Francis received the stigmata; the complex, chapels and cloisters are evocative — check local opening times and any guided service schedules.
Eat simple mountain fare—polenta, soups, local cheeses and cured meats—at the sanctuary refectory or a nearby rifugio; midday service is typical but hours can vary by season.
Settle into your mountain accommodation (foresteria, rifugio or nearby guesthouse) — staying here lets you attend evening prayers and enjoy dawn on the mountain; prebook as options are limited.
Attend Vespers or wander the cloisters in the softer light; some religious spaces have fixed visiting times so confirm locally for access to certain chapels or the museum.
Enjoy hearty mountain cuisine—local stews, polenta and seasonal mushrooms—served at your lodging or nearby rifugio; dinner service often begins around 19:00–19:30.
Arrive in Arezzo and enjoy a coffee on the sloping Piazza Grande to soak up the medieval atmosphere; cafés are open mid‑morning and the square is an excellent orientation point.
Visit the Basilica to see Piero della Francesca’s acclaimed fresco cycle; access may be limited or timed, so check opening hours and consider booking in advance.
Choose a short visit to the Duomo for its stained glass and architecture or Casa Vasari for art and local history; hours can be limited—verify times before visiting.
Enjoy Tuscan classics such as pappardelle al cinghiale, ribollita or a simple bistecca in an osteria near Piazza Grande—lunch typically served 12:00–14:30.
Arrive in Cesena and grab a quick piadina or espresso to refresh — a perfect light bite before seeing the town’s main sights; many cafés remain open in the late afternoon.
Visit the 15th‑century Biblioteca Malatestiana, a rare preserved humanist library — opening times can be limited in the evening so check ahead to ensure entry before closing.
Drive to Rimini Airport (approx. 35–50 minutes depending on traffic). For a 20:00 flight, plan to arrive at the airport by 18:15–18:30 to drop the car and check in comfortably.
Board your 20:00 evening flight from Rimini. Ensure you’ve returned the rental car and completed check‑in/security with adequate buffer time; international flights may need earlier arrival.