Guided tour of Naples and Pompeii
The Guided Tour of Naples and Pompeii. Leaving Rome, you will pass under the Monte Cassino´s Abbey, which during the Second World War was the scene of a fierce battle.
Arriving in Naples you will descend to the famous port of Margellina, located in the Chiaia neighborhood at the foot of the Posillipo hill. You will continue to the waterfront reaching the Saint Lucia district, an ancient fishing village where the Castel dell’Ovo, the oldest of the city of Naples, defended the city from possible marine incursions. You will discover the beauty of Naples such as Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the Teatro San Carlo and the Galleria Umberto I. You can not leave the city without first having ” saying good by ” to the Angevin, historic castle medieval and Renaissance as well as the symbol of the city of Naples.
Continuing south you will arrive to Pompeii, along the beautiful Gulf of Naples, cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing through the villages of Ercolano, Torre del Greek and Torre Annunziata. In Pompeii, buried under a blanket of ash and lapilli for the sudden eruption of Vesuivo volcano in AD 79, lunch will be served. In the afternoon, always accompanied by a guide, you will begin the archaeological tour of the ancient city remained crystallized in the exact time of the eruption. The houses and the streets of Pompeii are still visible and can be visited today, you can also view the latest gestures of its citizens in a vain attempt to save themselves.
Before returning to Rome, you will also visit an ancient cameos and coral factory, typical expression of local artists back to Greek times.
Naples and Pompeii, with their unique and unrivaled stories will fascinate and leave an indelible mark in your heart.
Guided Group tour of Naples and Pompeii
Duration: 1 day – lunch included
Availability: Daily
Language: Italian (multilingual tour)
Start time: 07:30
WALKING TOUR: WE SUGGEST TO WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
MOST PART OF THE TOUR ON COACH
TOUR WITH HEADPHONES
For more information on how to book the Guided tour of Naples and Pompeii, and the major museums of Rome visit the Rome Museum web site or call us at (+39) 055-713655. |
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