Naples & Pompeii

Description

Napoli

Departing from Rome following the “Highway of the Sun” to reach the captivating territory of Naples which is enriched with its culture, traditions and history.

Naples is the capital of the region Campania it is situated along the bay and has spectacular views of the sea and the neighboring ancient city of Pompeii and the romantic Island of Capri. Over 2,500 years ago Naples was founded by the Ancient Greeks as Neapolis, meaning New City. The city is synonymous with spaghetti, buffalo mozzarella and is the birthplace of pizza.

Upon arrival in Naples a 1hour of stop in the historical centre where we will see :

Piazza del Plebiscito – Teatro di San Carlo – Galleria Umberto I – Maschio Angioino – Castel dell’Ovo – Panorama wiew of Posillipo.

Pompeii

Continue our tour to the city of Pompeii, once lost. Fascinating and mysterious, Pompeii is one of the most famous and popular sites to visit.

Since its discovery in the 1700s, Pompeii continues to surprise archaeologists with its wonders, giving us a taste of life during the Roman era.

Buried by a thick blanket of ashes, the ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by the sudden eruption in 79 AD. of the volcano Vesuvius, fossilizing thousands of citizens in less than twenty-four hours.

For almost 2000 years Pompeii was hidden from the modern world and only in 1748 was it slowly reintroduced thanks to the excavation campaign initiated by Charles of Bourbon, the king of the Two Sicilies.

Enjoy a 2-hour tour with a local expert guide of the excavation site of the old city of Pompeii.

We visit: The Forum – The faun’s house – The Lupanare – Teatro Grande

At the end of the visit to Pompeii You will have the opportunity to visit and learn about the production of the corals in the local factories and shop in the traditional shops of the area.

(please request prior to the tour).

Itinerary

• Rome
• Naples
• Pompeii
• Rome

Included:

• transportation by A/C coach or minibus with English speaking driver (2 – 7 pax) or English speaking tour escort from 8 pax
• guide in Naples and in Pompeii
• entrance tickets
• pizza lunch including drinks

HOW AND WHEN YOU RESERVE?

• To book, please enter the desired date and complete the form at the top right of this page.
• Once the booking process is complete, you will receive an email response that will be subject to verification and availability. In the reply e-mail you will find our contact information to resolve any questions.
• We recommend that you book at least 48 hours in advance, for inquiries under 24 hours, please contact us for availability.

TERMS OF PAYMENT:

• At the time of booking confirmation you will be asked to pay the full amount.
• Payment must be made with pay pal or credit card.
• Store and present the reservation voucher as a receipt before starting the tour.

CANCELLATION: not provided.

Once booked, it is not possible to cancel and ask for a refund of the tour.

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