The first stop is Naples which is one of the most enchanting cities in the Mediterranean. It’s famous worldwide for its rich history, art, culture and gastronomy, you will take a short panoramic tour to discover its beauty from the comfort of your coach climbing up the Vomero hill.
The town overlooks the bay of Naples which extends from the Sorrento peninsula to volcanic area of The Phlegrean fields, the skyline is dominated by the majestic and still active volcano Vesuvius, offering an impressive sight perfect to take stunning pictures.
Descending towards the port of Mergellina and after a short walk along the picturesque coast road, you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius in order to reach the town of Ercolano where we will stop for lunch. The restaurant is in a first class hotel in Herculaneum, situated in a marvellous environment and surrounded by wonderful gardens dating back to 1700.
Then head to Pompeii and skip the line to one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city you will learn how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the city, killing its inhabitants and burying it under tons of ash. The site was lost for about 1,500 years until its initial rediscovery and the objects beneath the city have been well-preserved for centuries. So you can walk along the ancient streets for a glimpse into the lives of the Romans, discovering ancient houses, bakeries and shops and imagine the everyday life in the Roman times. At the end of the visit we will return to the coach for our trip back to Rome.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotels in the centre of Rome.
Duration: 10 hours.
Start/opening time: At 7.30am.
Others: Please reconfirm the pick-up time prior to the activity, preferably at least 24 hours before. You can call between 10am and 4pm to do this.
Lunch is included.
Admission to Pompeii is included.