The Bourbon Royal Palace is a residence in Caserta, 30 minutes from Naples, built for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. Is considered the “Versailles of Italy”.
In 1997, the Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Used by different movie productions like Star Wars, Mission Impossible, Angels&Demons, Casino Royale as filming location.
The tour continues with a stop by the town of Casertavecchia for lunch at a local restaurant and to stroll along the streets of the medieval village. In 1960, Casertavecchia was designated an Italian National Monument. Today, the village is primarily a tourist destination. Sites worth visiting consist of the church, its bell tower, and the remains of the original castle.
The Bourbon Royal Palace is a residence in Caserta, 30 minutes from Naples, built for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. Is considered the “Versailles of Italy”.
In 1997, the Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Used by different movie productions like Star Wars, Mission Impossible, Angels&Demons, Casino Royale as filming location.
The tour continues with a stop by the town of Casertavecchia for lunch at a local restaurant and to stroll along the streets of the medieval village. In 1960, Casertavecchia was designated an Italian National Monument. Today, the village is primarily a tourist destination. Sites worth visiting consist of the church, its bell tower, and the remains of the original castle.
Paestum is one of the most significant and valuable archaeological sites in Italy, a gem of our cultural heritage particularly well known for its spectacular Doric temples. The legends attribute its construction to the "Argonauts" of the Greek mythology but they were people of Greek origin who founded Paestum in the 6th century BC. The town, at first called Poseidonia in honor of Poseidon, God of the Sea, soon became one of the most prosperous in the Mediterranean. Its decline coincided with the fall of the Roman Empire.
The drive from Naples lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Once there our driver will assist you with the purchase of the entrance ticket. Not far from the temples there is the Archaeological Museum of Paestum which contains many of the most important artifacts in southern Italy.
This tour is a bit unusual and that’s why it is especially recommended, you will live a unique experience to explore an area of new archaeological discoveries.
The journey from Naples to Phlegrean Fields is short but full of surprises, along the way we will stop at the active volcano Solfatara where you will be able, as a matter of fact, to walk around and inside the crater, between geyser of sulphurous steam and bubbles bubbling mud.
The tour will keep on to visiting the Flavian amphitheater which is a marvelous example of an extremely well preserved Roman amphitheater. The tour continues to visit the ancient Greek town of Cumae and his Oracle Temple of the “Sybil“.
On the way back to Naples admire the charming seaside town of Baia which used to be an important Roman port which, with its archeological park, is rich of vestiges and ruins of its Greek-Roman heritage.
Seeing Pompeii on your own can be difficult and baffling, so we have designed our Best of Pompeii Tour: Unveiling The Buried City to bring you closer to the amazing history and tragic end of Pompeii than you could ever get on your own (or at least without a degree in archaeology. Led by an official Pompeii tour guide – most of whom are trained archaeologists – you will wander the fully-preserved streets of Pompeii and visit the most interested and heart-wrenching sights from the city that was lost under the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Your day starts with a visit of Pompeii. When we arrive in Pompeii, we’ll skip the lines and be met by one of our expert, English-speaking guides. As they walk you through the shops, temples, public baths, and houses that composed the thriving city, they’ll recount the fascinating stories of ancient life and how it was decimated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. See how people lived nearly 2,000 years ago with stops at a Roman bakery, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Forum, an ancient supermarket, and an old cemetery. The tour will also visit the touching and eerie plaster death casts of unfortunate people caught in the eruption and. If appropriate for the group you’ll also step into an ancient brothel. The walk is capped off with a stroll along the city walls offering panoramic views of Naples and Capri.
With a group of 15 people or fewer you won’t ever struggle to hear your guide and you will have plenty of time and access to ask all the questions you’re going to have about ancient life in this incredibly preserved city. Our expert Pompeii guides have dedicated their lives to the study of this city and there are no better people to introduce you to this jewel of world heritage.
The tour starts in the morning, outside the gates of Pompeii (in fact, this tour is the ideal prelude to an afternoon in Pompeii) where you’ll meet your Walks tour coordinator who will be with you for the rest of the day. You’ll then be taken by air conditioned transport up the formidable slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, the active volcano responsible for Pompeii’s tragic demise – don’t worry, it’s monitored very closely these days and if there is any sign of volcanic activity the park is closed to visitors. Near the summit you’ll step out of the vehicles, lace up your shoes and enjoy a hike to the top where, on clear days you’ll get spectacular views of the Bay of Naples, the city of Naples, and the Amalfi Coast.
Those who want can then set off on the 2 kilometer (1.2 mile) hike around the crater - a unique experience that you can’t get without a special Vesuvius guide. Along the way your guide will tell you all about the geological history of the mountain and give you unique insights into the monumental forces at work beneath the surface of the earth.
With a group of 15 people or fewer you won’t ever struggle to hear your guide and you will have plenty of time and access to ask all the questions you’re going to have about the cataclysm that not only wiped out a city, but changed the study of archaeology forever. Our expert Vesuvius guides have dedicated their lives to the study of one of the world’s most famous volcanoes and there are no better people to lead you through its awe-inspiring history.
Explorar lo mejor de esta «perla del Mediterráneo» nunca había sido tan fácil. Acompáñanos en este recorrido de un día por la isla de Capri desde Nápoles. Evita las multitudes, ahorra tiempo al saltarte las colas de entrada a las atracciones o las colas de espera del transporte público y disfruta de una excursión de un día entero de duración por la isla a bordo de nuestro cómodo autobús y acompañado de un guía local experto. Nos encargaremos de todo para que puedas ver Capri de la mejor manera.
Reúnete con nuestro representante en el centro de Nápoles y prepárate para una aventura única por Capri, una isla que enamoró con su belleza a los viajeros durante siglos. Empezaremos con un viaje en ferri de una hora de duración por la bahía de Nápoles para llegar a la isla de Capri. Una vez allí, nuestro guía local te esperará preparado para enseñarte lo mejor de Capri y Anacapri. Descubrirás la isla desde la perspectiva de un lugareño, explorando sus puntos más destacadas y auténticos, su gran historia, revelarás sus secretos y descubrirás los mejores miradores para tus fotos de álbum.
Relájate mientras saboreas el famoso limoncello de Capri, en el centro de Anacapri. Deleita tus sentidos mientras escuchas la historia de la preciosa perfumería Carthusia, donde todo está hecho exclusivamente con productos locales.
También dispondrás de tiempo libre para explorar, por tu cuenta, las ciudades de la isla y almorzar. Paséate por las callejuelas y date un capricho en la multitud de las tiendas de productos selectos o las tiendas artesanales. Si lo prefieres, prueba los aperitivos antipasto en cualquiera de los bistrós locales.
Además, tienes la opción de visitar, sujeto a una pequeña tarifa adicional, la famosa Gruta Azul, la cueva marina que sirvió de inspiración para innumerables libros, pinturas y poemas. Tu guía se encargará de organizártelo y nuestro representante te acompañará en esta experiencia única. Aprende un poco más sobre las características naturales de la cueva y revela su cautivadora historia antes de reunirte con el resto del grupo y continuar tu viaje.
Por la tarde noche, volverás al puerto para coger el ferri de regreso a Nápoles. Te aseguramos que guardarás un recuerdo imborrable de este día lleno de historia, colores, aromas y sabores de una de las islas más encantadoras del Mediterráneo.
Duración
Viaje en ferri: 1 hora.
Duración del tour: 8 horas y 30 minutos aproximadamente.
Descubre las ruinas bien conservadas de la antigua ciudad de Pompeya con el único recorrido que combina una visita guiada a este conocido Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la Unesco, un viaje al volcán responsable de su existencia y un delicioso almuerzo de la región maridado con seis vinos selectos de producción local. Deleita tu imaginación y tu paladar con este emocionante día en la sombra del monte Vesubio y acompañado de guías locales, excelente comida y vino, así como un recorrido que te llevará por lo más destacado desde el corazón de Nápoles.
Reúnete con el guía local en el centro de esta ciudad del sur de Italia y sube a bordo de nuestro autobús privado que te llevará directamente al yacimiento arqueológico de Pompeya. Déjate en manos de tu guía que te preparará para todo lo que te espera y compartirá contigo cautivadoras historias que se esconden detrás del fatídico día del año 79 a. C. cuando el Vesubio entró en una de las erupciones más catastróficas de la historia, cubriendo la zona con una gruesa capa de cenizas y escombros.
Al llegar a Pompeya, disfruta de acceso prioritario y, acompañado por un guía local, camina por las calles principales de este antiguo complejo portuario, al igual que lo hicieron los antiguos romanos. Contempla las piedras que aún tienen las huellas de los carros que las pisaron hace casi dos mil años. Visita el foro, el centro de la vida política y social de Pompeya. Descubre los moldes de figuras humanas víctimas de la violenta erupción que destruyó la ciudad y admira las viviendas que se conservan intactas con sus pórticos, mosaicos y frescos. Los baños y los gimnasios de la ciudad también impresionan ya que, al mirarlos, viajarás a través de los milenios a un momento congelado en el tiempo para siempre.
A continuación, piérdete en la frondosidad de las laderas del monte Vesubio y conoce seis de sus vinos más conocidos, todos ellos producidos en suelos de origen volcánico. Calma el hambre con un almuerzo de tres platos que incluye algunas de las delicias culinarias más reconocidas de la región, como el queso, las carnes curadas, pasta con tomates piennolo. La guinda del almuerzo será el «pastiera napoletana», un postre tradicional con queso ricota y frutas. Admira las vistas panorámicas de los alrededores, visita los viñedos y la bodega y aprende un poco más sobre las variedades de uva y el proceso de la elaboración del vino.
Desde aquí, terminaremos el ascenso hacia el borde del cráter del Vesubio. Camina durante 20 minutos y déjate cautivar por las vistas del volcán activo. Mira dentro de la caldera y disfruta de las vistas panorámicas más impresionantes del día desde una altura de casi 1300 metros. Absorbe la belleza de Nápoles, de la bahía y la isla de Capri y, por supuesto, de la naturaleza virgen que te rodea.
Al acabar, vuelve al autobús privado y relájate mientras volvemos a Nápoles. Tu guía estará disponible en todo momento para darte explicaciones y resolver tus curiosidades.
¡Siente Pompeya y el monte Vesubio como nunca antes!
Duración
8 horas y 45 minutos
The tour will commence at Naples Station where you will be welcomed by your City Wonders local expert guide who will stay with you for the rest of the day, a personalized benefit not available with many other providers. After a short private coach transfer you will reach the world-famous ruins where you will be introduced your official English-speaking Pompeii guide. From there, be enchanted and mystified on a 2-hour guided tour into the past like no other.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeii is considered one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world, unparalleled to anything else. A haunting yet magical place where time has been captured for eternity. Through interactive, entertaining and educational commentary, your official expert guide will help you to understand how the Romans lived during those fruitful (and ultimately catastrophic) times while exploring the well-preserved fossils and ruins that have been buried beneath volcanic ash for centuries.
Thanks to our exclusive Pompeii partnership, you will have the unique opportunity of exploring some restored ‘Domus’ (homes of the ancient city’s most influential people), still decorated with frescoes of animals, powerful gods and lush landscapes. After a short coffee break or local souvenir shopping, you will meet an English-speaking driver who will accompany you on the way to back to Naples in time for lunch. The coach will take you to the train station with enough golden hours remaining to enjoy the rest of the day in this bustling Mediterranean city.
The tour will commence at the Naples train station where you will be welcomed by your local expert guide who will stay with you for the rest of the day, a personalized benefit not available with many other providers. After a short private coach transfer you will reach the world-famous ruins where you will be introduced to your official English-speaking Pompeii guide. From there, be enchanted and mystified on a 2-hour guided tour into the past like no other. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeii is considered one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world, unparalleled to anything else. A haunting yet magical place where time has been captured for eternity. Through interactive, entertaining and educational commentary, your official expert guide will help you to understand how the Romans lived during those fruitful (and ultimately catastrophic) times while exploring the well-preserved fossils and ruins that have been buried beneath volcanic ash for centuries.
Thanks to our exclusive Pompeii partnership, you will have the unique opportunity of exploring some restored Domus (homes of the ancient city’s most influential people), still decorated with frescoes of animals, powerful gods and lush landscapes. After a short coffee break or local souvenir shopping, you will continue on to Sorrento, our next destination overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Bay of Naples. On the way, your guide will entertain you with tales about the area and its significance during the Roman Empire as the preferred location for Emperors’ holidays. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Sorrento coastal road with a handful of stops in preselected prime locations so you can take the best photos for lasting memories of your unbelievable experience.
Once in Sorrento, your local expert guide will provide tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of your free time there. Have a delicious lunch and experience the local cuisine with an optional lunch on the town’s most scenic restaurant terrace, do some shopping for hand-made sandals and artisanal products in the city’s beautiful ancient alleys, or take time to relax among the picturesque panoramic gardens. Then rejoin the group as your guide escorts you to one of Sorrento’s oldest shops for a delectable taste of Southern Italy’s most renowned ‘limoncello’ liqueur. While there, you will learn how this famous lemony libation is produced as well as the local ingredients that make it so unique.You will even be able to buy bottles of this zingy delight to take home!
Wrapping up the day in Pompeii and Sorrento, we will head back to Naples in the afternoon, with enough golden hours remaining to enjoy an evening in the bustling city of Naples.
Acompáñanos en este increíble tour guiado que sale de Nápoles y te brinda la oportunidad de descubrir las maravillas de las costa Amalfitana, Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la Unesco. Explora dos de sus joyas: Amalfi y Positano, acompañado en todo momento de un guía local que compartirá contigo sus conocimientos sobre estos paraísos. Asimismo, aléjate de las multitudes y saborea una de las especialidades más famosas de la región: la mozzarella de búfala.
La costa amalfitana es hogar de uno de los paisajes más bonitos del mundo. Sus picos frondosos que alcanzan alturas de más de 1200 metros parecen sumergirse en aguas de color esmeralda, bahías recónditas y platas acogedoras con pequeños pueblos de color pastel que se esparcen por toda su superficie. Déjate cautivar por su esplendor y su armonía.
Sube a bordo del autocar privado y embárcate en un día mágico. Tendrás tiempo libre para explorar callejones a tu ritmo, pero también escucharás las explicaciones de nuestro apasionado guía que hará todo lo posible para que tu experiencia cobre vida. Nos reuniremos en el centro de Nápoles y viajaremos pasando por el monte Vesubio y poco a poco entraremos en las sinuosas carreteras y los tradicionales huertos de limones que caracterizan esta parte de la región de Campania. Aprende un poco más sobre la historia local y escucha atentamente a las recomendaciones que te dará tu guía para que sepas dónde encontrar los mejores restaurantes.
La primera parada será Positano, la ciudad más pintoresca de toda la costa, donde las casas parecen caerse al mar, unas casas repletas de callejones estrechos, tiendas elegantes, restaurantes y cafeterías. A pesar de su encanto actual, Positano fue un asentamiento de pescadores de clase baja y fue casi abandonado hasta que las jet set, los cineastas y escritores internacionales lo redescubrieron y lo convirtieron en un refugio para la élite cultural. Su encanto te envolverá cuando compres el limoncello, visites la iglesia de Santa María Assunta o cuando veas su gente desde la terraza de un restaurante.
Pon rumbo a Amalfi, la antigua capital de la republica marítima que dio el nombre a toda la comarca, en su día una de las ciudades comerciales más importantes del Mediterráneo. Amalfi alberga una plaza deslumbrante, una catedral medieval y unas calles que sin duda te cautivarán con su aire de cuento de hadas. Aprovecha el tiempo libre para almorzar, subir por la inmensa escalera que te lleva a la catedral (Duomo) y visitar el claustro de arabescos. Si lo prefieres, hazte con el conocido papel llamado «bambagina», un producto artesanal típico de Amalfi. Si quieres relajarte, la pequeña bahía es un lugar muy acogedor, perfecto para darse un baño.
Tras visitar las joyas de la corona de la costa Amalfitana, viajarás por las altas montañas que abrazan la región y contemplarás las vistas más increíbles tanto del cielo, como del mar. Serás un privilegiado al conocer un fabricante de queso local y ver cómo se hace uno de los alimentos más famosos de Italia, así como ¡probarlo por ti mismo! Por supuesto que estamos hablando de la famosa «Mozzarella di Bufala», la reina de la cocina mediterránea hecha con leche de búfala. También tendrás la oportunidad de probar otros quesos de producción local como el caciocavallo. Si lo deseas, podrás comprar un poco antes de subir al autocar y emprender el viaje de vuelto a Nápoles.
Idiomas
Inglés
Discover the ancient heart of Naples on our incredible 2-hour walking and food tasting tour of this cultural and culinary capital. With its Baroque domes rising against the backdrop of Mt. Vesuvius, this southern Italian city is literally a treasure trove that will fill your senses. We have planned the absolute best itinerary for you to explore its fascinating traditions, compelling beauty and hidden secrets, not to mention its world famous gastronomy!
Meet your local expert guide and intimate group of 10 people or fewer at a central location in Naples before embarking on this palate-opening experience. You’ll then be off to sample some of the most delectable flavors and sought after culinary delights that Italy has to offer at authentic, hand-picked food vendors that will allow you to mingle with the Neapolitans themselves.
All along your evening stroll, your guide will fill you with the urban legends and history that make Naples come to life, as you dine on delectable examples of the city’s famed street food. If you thought you knew pizza, think again. Naples is home to so many original varieties that you’ll have a hard time choosing. Then go on to have the savory ‘pagnottiello’.
If you have a sweet tooth, then you’re definitely in the right place, too! Naples is home to some of the best and most famous pastries in the world with such delicious creations as scrumptious ‘sfogliatelle’, rich ‘Baba’ soaked in rum or the epicurean ‘zeppole’, filled with custard, jelly or cream. Your journey will take you through narrow, picturesque alleys as they open onto elegant piazzas.
Pass from Piazza del Gesù, with the splendid Spanish-style Baroque Church of Gesù Nuovo and incredibly sculpted monument dedicated to the Holy Virgin. Visit the ancient heart of the city along Spaccanapoli, one of its oldest streets, dividing it in half. See San Gregorio Armeno, famous for its Christmas market and where the most beautiful Nativity scene figures you have ever seen are sold year-round by sculptors that rival Michelangelo and Bernini.
You will also pass the Naples Cathedral, where every year on September 19th the blood of its patron saint, San Gennaro, miraculously reliquefies in a procession that animates the entire city. Then it’s on to other scenic streets, like Via dei Tribunali and finally into Piazza Dante, the city’s former market square, where your tour will end and it will be easy to catch a taxi or the metro back to your hotel.
No other tour offers such an authentic view of the real city of Naples, with its unique atmosphere, amazing architecture and intense flavors. Your perception of this exotic city will never be the same after you have cut through the myths and discovered why this city is so loved. This is truly Naples at its best!
Hop on board for a relaxing drive down the Amalfi coast stopping at various important points to explore. Along the way we’ll stop at Positano, Ravello and Amalfi where you’ll have an hour free time in each place to embrace the local sights and culture.
This is the perfect tour to really get to know the local places as we only operate in small groups, making the journey a lot more personal and intimate. Feel free to ask your guide all the questions which pop to mind as we travel the breathtaking coast.
Visit the only active Volcano on mainland Europe that dominates the Bay of Naples.
Drive up through the old original crater to approx. 3000 ft, and then make the final climb on foot up a zig zag path of volcanic gravel. Our transport and local expert will take you up to 1.000 metres. From there you can walk to the very top and admire the splendid panoramic views – weather conditions permitting – across the bay.
Once at the top you can walk a half of the way around the crater to take a look inside and to admire the whole bay. Approx. 20min uphill climb and 30min downhill climb.
On your return to Sorrento a stop will be made at Vico Equense to visit the mineralogical museum where you can see approx. 230 varieties of Vesuvian Minerals as well as thousands of other examples from around the world.
Order of the visits is at the guide’s discretion.
One hour in pleasant company by learning how to do a classic Italian ice cream.
It begins with the group’s arrival in the laboratory, where the master gelato awaits them, providing them with apron and disposable headset.
The program is a workshop production in 2 flavors typical of the area, and tasting the same, and an explanation of how to do ice cream at home.
Our courses are characterized by the involvement of participants in the production, which together with the master ice cream maker, will cooperate to squeeze the lemon, the preparation of raw materials, freezing and finally, the taste of freshly produced ice cream.
At the end of the demonstration, each guest will choose a cone with two flavors of ice cream.