Enjoy a private tour of the major sights like Piazza del Gesu’ and Spaccanapoli including a tour of the National Archaeological Museum (MANN) with its extensive Greek and Roman collections, a must-see for art enthusiasts.
The MANN was once a royal stable during the time of King Charles III of Spain and today houses works of the highest quality produced in Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. The core of these exhibits is from the Farnese collection, founded upon gems collected by Cosimo de' Medici and Lorenzo Il Magnifico in the 15th century. Additionally, the museum contains a large number of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum, including important mosaics recovered from the ruins of the Vesuvian cities.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
- Transportation
- Private English-speaking guide at disposal for 3 hours
- Archeological Museum Entrance fee
- Gratuities (optional)
The “Amalfi Coast Drive” is said to be the most famous scenic drive in Europe as the winding cliff top roads offer breathtaking panoramic views at every bend. Each spot is a world of its own, a fantastic world which dazzles the imagination and inspires unforgettable impressions. On this tour, you'll discover Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, three of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy.
Positano is a stunning petit village, famous for its perched whitewashed houses and a striking view of the crystal-blue sea. Then, you will visit Amalfi, the capital city of the former Amalfi Republic, and its wonderful Saint Andrew’s Cathedral. Enjoy some free time to enjoy in Amalfi on your own or take an optional boat ride at additional cost. Last stop is Ravello situated in a more elevated position than the other pearls of the Amalfi Coast. Ravello offers grand architecture, exquisite gardens and panoramic views. You will have some free time to visit the Duomo or Villa Rufolo (optional; entrance fees not included).
The arrival in Naples is expected to be approximately around 4:30pm depending on the traffic. Please note that the order of the cities visited may change for operational reason without advance notice.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D., Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of the Wonders of the World and the excavations begun in the 18th Century are still being carried out today.
Your guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and Villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B.C. Marvel at the fabulously preserved Frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas. Even if your interests do not lie in history, this is an archaeological site that cannot fail to impress you.
Mount Vesuvius dominates the Bay of Naples. It is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe. The slopes were once covered with vineyards and woods and provided an innocent looking backdrop for the bustling town below. The bus will take you to within nearly 1,000 yards of the top of Vesuvius and from here you can hike to the very top and admire the splendid panoramic views across the bay. From the blackened crater rises a single plume of smoke, a reminder that the volcano is only sleeping for now...
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Depart from Naples for a 30-minute ride to Pompeii, the ancient Roman city destroyed tragically after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the year 79 B.C. You can admire all the structures typical of the Roman world as the main square or forum, baths, theaters, mansions with remains of frescoes from Roman times, the attraction of spectacular plaster casts containing bones of Pompeians that died during the disaster.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
