South of Rome, you will take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the ‘Castelli Romani’. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples you will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the Vesuvius volcano. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, you will arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell’Ovo (photo stop). The city tour continues crossing the historical centre to see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco of Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Upon leaving the city, you will cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata before finally arriving at Pompei, where you will stop first for lunch. Afterwards, you will visit the excavations on foot with a local guide and take an archaeological journey through the ancient city. In approximately two hours you will see some of what has been discovered in more than 1,700 years since Pompei was covered by ashes during the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city, you can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic felt by the people in those last few minutes before the city was so disastrously buried. At the end of the visit of Pompei you will return to the bus for a journey of approximately three hours back to Rome. During this excursion you will visit a coral and cameo factory where you will have the opportunity to admire and purchase items of this ancient craft that dates back to Greek times. Useful information: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat during the summer months.
Duration: 13:00 |
