Napoli Trip Overview
Visit the Roman cities destroyed by lava and ash during the biggest eruption of the Volcano. Get lost into the beautiful view of the Gulf of Naples from the above of the crater. A complete tour, a full immersion in the main archaeological and landscape sites of the Neapolitan reality. The journey opens extraordinarily with the first stop at the Ruins of Pompeii, the world-famous archaeological site that dominates the city center majestically. Customers will visit the most famous archaeological site in the world. The walk will allow you to discover the evocative story of what was once the city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius through the remains and historical finds inside this wonderful open-air museum.The second leg of the tour will lead us to discover the ruins of Herculaneum, another city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius but which, was submerged by a layer of lava and mud. As a final destination, then the third stop of the Tour, we will climb almost to the top of Vesuvius
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Napoli, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Napoli, Campania, Italy
Visit the Roman cities destroyed by lava and ash during the biggest eruption of the Volcano. Get lost into the beautiful view of the Gulf of Naples from the above of the crater. A complete tour, a full immersion in the main archaeological and landscape sites of the Neapolitan reality. The journey opens extraordinarily with the first stop at the Ruins of Pompeii, the world-famous archaeological site that dominates the city center majestically. Customers will visit the most famous archaeological site in the world. The walk will allow you to discover the evocative story of what was once the city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius through the remains and historical finds inside this wonderful open-air museum.The second leg of the tour will lead us to discover the ruins of Herculaneum, another city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius but which, was submerged by a layer of lava and mud. As a final destination, then the third stop of the Tour, we will climb almost to the top of Vesuvius
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
Pompeii is the first stop on the itinerary. You will visit the ruins, breathe the history, the art, the archeology of the most acclaimed open-air museum in the world. From the Temple of Apollo to the Baths, the Casa del Fauno, the Amphitheater … Pompeii is waiting to be discovered, an unforgettable experience just like its history.
Excavations dominate the center of modern Pompeii, and right there, a few steps from the past, we visit one of the oldest coral factories in the city, admiring the masterpieces of local artisans, according to ancient Greek-Roman traditions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
Smaller than Pompeii but in better condition because protected by a flow of mud, Ercolano was discovered in a completely random way, through the excavation of a well in 1709, during which marbles and statues that adorned the Theater of the ancient came to light city. And thanks to the importance of the works found, such as mosaics, paintings, indoor and outdoor environments, the excavations of Herculaneum are one of the most prestigious monumental complexes of classical antiquity and you will admire and discover its treasures through a guided tour without equal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy
Vesuvius is the only active volcano in continental Europe, and responsible for some of the largest volcanic eruptions on the continent. Although it represented a threat in the past, it remains forever one of the key symbols of Neapolitan history and culture. Going up towards the top, along the way you will admire the works made entirely of volcanic material by artists from around the world and once you reach the highest point, you will enjoy one of the most extraordinary scenarios in the entire Gulf of Naples, learning the history of that that the Neapolitan people call “Good Giant”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
