South-Central Marche 2025: Ancona

South-Central Marche 2025: Ancona

A Journey Through the Provinces of Ancona and Macerata

 

 

5 days / 4 nights - Travel idea
Suggested time: October - December

8 / 11 October 2025 | 10 / 13 October 2025
3 / 6 December 2025 | 5 / 8 December 2025 

 

 

Welcome to Marche, where verdant hills embrace the Adriatic shore and centuries of art and culture await.

Meander through Ancona’s bustling harbor and hidden alleyways, uncover Tolentino’s Renaissance charm, then revel in Macerata’s Baroque elegance. Finally, wander medieval streets and ancient fortifications of Jesi. Off the beaten path, this unique itinerary unlocks the region’s best kept secrets: charming theatres, hilltop villages and panoramas that captivate the heart. Perfect for discerning travelers looking for authentic discoveries and memorable surprises.

 

Block notes:
  • Historic Theatres - The magnificent Sferisterio of Macerata, a unique neoclassical structure 
    in Europe, Teatro Lauro Rossi in Macerata, Teatro Pergolesi in Jesi and Teatro delle Muse in Ancona, home to renowned opera and theatre seasons
  • Urban Treasures - Explore the beauty and unique character of central and southern Marche through the cities of Ancona, Tolentino, Macerata, and Jesi
  • Opera performances in the Marche Region - “Il Trovatore” – Opera by Giuseppe Verdi, based on the drama “El Trovador” by Antonio García Gutiérrez or “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” – Opera by Gioachino Rossini, based on the play 
    of the same name by Pierre Beaumarchais

 

Proposal for an indicative itinerary. The tour can be modified and adapted to any requests for further insights on topics chosen by the custom.

Day 1 - Arrival in Ancona

Arrival in Ancona on your own. Accommodation in reserved rooms at the Grand Hotel Palace 4*.

In the afternoon, meet with the guide for a city tour. The itinerary begins near the Teatro delle Muse, one of the main theatres in the Marche Region. From here, you can start the steep climb (about 15 minutes at a relaxed pace) to Colle Guasco, along a scenic route leading to the Cathedral of San Ciriaco, the iconic monument of the city. Perched in a commanding position, the church is a magnificent example of Romanesque-Byzantine architecture and offers breathtaking views over the Gulf of Ancona.

Descending back towards the sea, you will reach the evocative Old Port, where the Arch of Trajan stands.
After the visit, return to the historic center passing through Piazza del Senato and arriving at the scenographic Piazza del Plebiscito, also known as “Piazza del Papa”. Here you can breathe the city’s most authentic atmosphere, surrounded by historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and charming corners.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

 

Day 2 - Ancona › Tolentino › Macerata 

Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.

Transfer by your own means to Tolentino. Visit to the Church of San Nicola da Tolentino, featuring its Giottesque chapel, and walk around the main square, featuring a tower displaying three different clocks. 

Transfer to Macerata and guided tour of the Arena Sferisterio (Lu Sferisteriu).

Walk to the city center and lunch at a restaurant with a traditional tasting menu.

After lunch, stroll through Piazza della Libertà to admire the Town Hall, the Loggia dei Mercanti, and the Prefecture Palace. Continue on foot to the Basilica della Madonna della Misericordia by Luigi Vanvitelli and its small, wonderful Sanctuary, rich in frescoes, marbles, and stuccoes. The day in Macerata ends with a guided visit to the Teatro Lauro Rossi, a stunning 18th-century jewel.

Return to Ancona by private means. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

 

 

Day 3 - Ancona › Jesi

Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.

Transfer by your own means to Jesi and walking tour of the city, with its charming historic center and medieval walls. The visit begins at Piazza Federico II, a spacious and evocative square traditionally considered the birthplace of the Swabian emperor.
A few steps away stands the Cathedral of San Settimio, with its imposing neoclassical facade. Continuing the walk through medieval views and cobbled streets, you will reach the Palazzo della Signoria, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture and now home to the civic library.

Return to Ancona using your own transportation. Free lunch.

Afterwards, attend the opera of “Il Trovatore” or “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” at the Teatro delle Muse.

IL TROVATORE
Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano and Leone Emanuele Bardare from the play El Trobador by Antonio Garcia Gutiérrez
Music: Giuseppe Verdi 
Conductor: Andriy Yurkevych
Direction: Giuseppe Dipasquale 
Cast: Serban Vasile, Salome Jicia, Valentina Pernozzoli, Yongheng Dong, Amadi Lagha, Antonella Granata, Alessandro Fiocchetti

IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
Opera buffa in two acts with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini based on the comedy by Pierre Carón de Beaumarchais
Music: Gioachino Rossini
Conductor: Jacopo Brusa
Direction: Damiano Michieletto 
Cast: Pietro Adaini, Giuseppe Toia, Aleksandra Meteleva, Hae Kang, Alessandro Spina, Laura Khamzatova, Davide Chiodo

Return to the hotel on foot. Free dinner. Overnight

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Day 4 - Ancona

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Departure by own means.

 

 

The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.

 

Day 1 - Arrival in Ancona

Arrival in Ancona on your own. Accommodation in reserved rooms at the Grand Hotel Palace 4*.

In the afternoon, meet with the guide for a city tour. The itinerary begins near the Teatro delle Muse, one of the main theatres in the Marche Region. From here, you can start the steep climb (about 15 minutes at a relaxed pace) to Colle Guasco, along a scenic route leading to the Cathedral of San Ciriaco, the iconic monument of the city. Perched in a commanding position, the church is a magnificent example of Romanesque-Byzantine architecture and offers breathtaking views over the Gulf of Ancona.

Descending back towards the sea, you will reach the evocative Old Port, where the Arch of Trajan stands.
After the visit, return to the historic center passing through Piazza del Senato and arriving at the scenographic Piazza del Plebiscito, also known as “Piazza del Papa”. Here you can breathe the city’s most authentic atmosphere, surrounded by historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and charming corners.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

 

Day 2 - Ancona › Tolentino › Macerata 

Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.

Transfer by your own means to Tolentino. Visit to the Church of San Nicola da Tolentino, featuring its Giottesque chapel, and walk around the main square, featuring a tower displaying three different clocks. 

Transfer to Macerata and guided tour of the Arena Sferisterio (Lu Sferisteriu).

Walk to the city center and lunch at a restaurant with a traditional tasting menu.

After lunch, stroll through Piazza della Libertà to admire the Town Hall, the Loggia dei Mercanti, and the Prefecture Palace. Continue on foot to the Basilica della Madonna della Misericordia by Luigi Vanvitelli and its small, wonderful Sanctuary, rich in frescoes, marbles, and stuccoes. The day in Macerata ends with a guided visit to the Teatro Lauro Rossi, a stunning 18th-century jewel.

Return to Ancona by private means. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

 

 

Day 3 - Ancona › Jesi

Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide.

Transfer by your own means to Jesi and walking tour of the city, with its charming historic center and medieval walls. The visit begins at Piazza Federico II, a spacious and evocative square traditionally considered the birthplace of the Swabian emperor.
A few steps away stands the Cathedral of San Settimio, with its imposing neoclassical facade. Continuing the walk through medieval views and cobbled streets, you will reach the Palazzo della Signoria, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture and now home to the civic library.

Return to Ancona using your own transportation. Free lunch.

Afterwards, attend the opera of “Il Trovatore” or “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” at the Teatro delle Muse.

IL TROVATORE
Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano and Leone Emanuele Bardare from the play El Trobador by Antonio Garcia Gutiérrez
Music: Giuseppe Verdi 
Conductor: Andriy Yurkevych
Direction: Giuseppe Dipasquale 
Cast: Serban Vasile, Salome Jicia, Valentina Pernozzoli, Yongheng Dong, Amadi Lagha, Antonella Granata, Alessandro Fiocchetti

IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
Opera buffa in two acts with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini based on the comedy by Pierre Carón de Beaumarchais
Music: Gioachino Rossini
Conductor: Jacopo Brusa
Direction: Damiano Michieletto 
Cast: Pietro Adaini, Giuseppe Toia, Aleksandra Meteleva, Hae Kang, Alessandro Spina, Laura Khamzatova, Davide Chiodo

Return to the hotel on foot. Free dinner. Overnight

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Day 4 - Ancona

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Departure by own means.

 

 

The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.

 

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