Adriatic Ravenna & Urbino The Grand Car Rouge End-of-Season Trip 2026
Enjoy unforgettable days on the Adriatic coast at the historic 5-star Grand Hotel Des Bains in Riccione, a hotel of timeless elegance. From here, discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Urbino and the famous Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna – a wonderful combination of culture, indulgence and relaxation.
Dates and prices
- 2026
| 08.11. - 11.11.2026 | So. - Mi. | from CHF 1'473.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Riccione
Journey via the Gotthard route through Ticino, with a lunch stop at a grotto. Onward drive past Milan and Bologna to the Adriatic coast and Riccione. Welcome aperitif and dinner at the hotel. (3 nights at the Grand Hotel Des Bains*****).
Day 2: Ravenna
Surrounded by magnificent pine forests, Ravenna was the last capital of the Western Roman Empire. It came under Western Roman, Gothic and Byzantine rule in turn. Above all, its enormous and precious mosaic decorations are among the richest and best-preserved works of art from the Byzantine era in Italy. Mosaic art remains the hallmark of local craftsmanship to this day, cultivated in numerous workshops and even taught in schools. Together with your local guide, you will marvel at the Basilica di San Vitale with its magnificent, well-preserved 6th-century Byzantine mosaics, and the Basilica Sant'Apollinare in Classe, known for its impressive apse mosaic. You will then enjoy lunch in Ravenna. In the afternoon you will have plenty of time to explore on your own. Afterwards, return to Riccione and dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Urbino
Today you travel to the Marche region. You will set out to explore Urbino, the capital of the Italian Renaissance and birthplace of the painter Raphael. The historic centre within the city walls dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and holds many great works of Italian art and architecture. Urbino is beautifully situated between two hills and offers a breathtaking panorama of tiled roofs, churches and the valley below. Lunch in the old town of Urbino and free time. Return to Riccione. To round off the trip, a glittering gala evening awaits you at the hotel with musical entertainment.
Day 4: Riccione – Switzerland
With wonderful memories and the odd anecdote in your luggage, you begin your journey home to Switzerland today.
CarRouge
Die Premium Fahrzeuge sind auf dem neusten Stand der Technik und verfügen über grosszügige Platzverhältnisse: 3 Luxussitze pro Reihe, individuell verstellbare Kopfstützen und eine Innenhöhe von 2.10 m sorgen für ein einzigartiges Raumgefühl.
- 30 breite, luxuriöse Premium-Fauteuils in 2+1-Bestuhlung
- Grosszügiger Sitzabstand von 90 cm
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Höhenverstellbarer Fussraster, verstellbare Rücken- und Armlehnen
- Einzigartiges Raumgefühl dank 2.10 Meter Innenhöhe
- Mehrkanal-Tonanlage an jedem Sitz, Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
360° Panorama
Car Rouge Plus
- Journey by premium coach
- Accommodation in the selected 5* hotel
- 3 x B&B (room with breakfast buffet)
- 2 x dinner incl. drinks
- 1 x gala evening incl. menu, drinks and live musical entertainment
- 4 x lunch incl. drinks
- Entrance fees to the Basilica Sant'Apollinare in Classe and the Basilica di San Vitale
- Guided city tours in Ravenna and Urbino
- Local German-speaking tour guide on days 2 and 3
- Accompanied by the Car Rouge team
Hotels
You will stay for 3 nights at the excellent *****Grand Hotel Des Bains, just 150 m from the seafront promenade of Riccione. This Art Nouveau hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms, free Wi-Fi and free access to the wellness centre. The restaurants Le Colonne and Il Caminetto serve a blend of international and classic Italian cuisine.
