Land or arrive in Rimini at ~7:00pm; collect luggage and rental car if needed. Rimini airport/train station area is straightforward and open late for arrivals.
Dinner on the Rimini seafront to taste Romagna seafood and classic pasta; many seaside restaurants are open evenings roughly 7:00–11:00pm. Choose a place close to the port or promenade for convenience before driving inland.
Scenic drive inland to the medieval hilltown of Pennabilli (expect ~1h–1h20m depending on traffic); winding roads with nice night views—watch the speed and expect narrow streets on approach.
Simple Italian breakfast of coffee and pastry at a local bar; most bars open from ~7:30–11:00am and are a great way to meet locals and fuel up for the day.
Drive west/southwest into the Casentino hills toward the Sanctuary of La Verna; expect roughly 1h15–1h45m depending on roads—beautiful mountain scenery en route.
Explore the Franciscan sanctuary (churches, chapels, and wooded hermitages) perched on a dramatic cliff; typical summer opening hours are approx. 8:00am–6:30pm—allow time for the museum and the walk around the ‘grotta’ and convent area.
Short hikes around the sanctuary and forested trails give excellent panoramas and quiet reflection; bring comfortable shoes and water—trails are open daylight hours.
Dinner featuring local chestnut, mushroom and game specialties at a nearby locanda or agriturismo; many open for dinner from 7:00–9:30pm—reservations recommended in high season.
Stroll Piazza Grande and visit Arezzo Cathedral (Duomo di Arezzo); cathedral and central sites typically open mid-morning and reopen after lunch (e.g., 9:30–12:30 & 3:00–6:00), so morning is ideal for wandering the square.
Lunch in Arezzo to try local specialties (crostini, pappardelle al cinghiale); many trattorie serve lunch 12:00–2:30pm—book if you prefer a popular spot.
See the frescoed cycle in the Basilica of San Francesco (famous for Piero della Francesca works) and nearby museums; typical opening hours are around 9:00–18:00 (verify seasonal hours).
Drive north toward Cesena on a ~2h–2h30m route; scenic highways and secondary roads, aim to arrive in the early evening for check-in at your Cesena lodging.
Arrive and check in at your listed address in Cesena; settle in and relax before dinner. If this is a private apartment, confirm access instructions in advance.
Dinner in Cesena to try Romagna specialties like piadina, tagliatelle, and local cheeses; most restaurants open 7:00–10:30pm—ask for a local wine pairing.
Enjoy a gentle evening walk through Cesena’s central squares and the illuminated historic center—public spaces are open at all hours and lively in summer evenings.
Tour the UNESCO-listed Biblioteca Malatestiana (historic Renaissance library) and adjacent buildings; typical opening hours are roughly 9:30–12:30 and 15:00–18:00—verify opening on the day and arrive early if possible.
Walk the fortress and enjoy panoramic views of Cesena and surrounding Romagna; the fortress generally opens from 10:00–18:00 in summer and is a good late-morning stop.
Return to Via Fornasaccia address to pack, check out, and handle any last-minute errands or local purchases; leave a cushion for traffic to the airport.
Depart Cesena for Rimini airport (approx. 40–50 minutes). For an 8:00pm flight, aim to arrive the airport by ~6:00pm–6:30pm (2 hours before flight), earlier if you have checked baggage.