Naples, History of Pompeii & Magic of Amalfi Coast 2023

Welcome to Naples! Meet your driver at the airport or train station and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Naples.

Today a must-see for every traveller who visits Italy - Pom­peii and the volcano Mt Vesuvius. Wake up in the morning at your seafront located hotel and after breakfast, wait for your driver at approx 0740HRS to pick you up to reach the meet­ing point where your guide and a small van are waiting for you. You will be amazed visiting Pompeii, the most famous and evocative archaeological site in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and, after this unique experience, you will take an excursion on the volcano Mt Vesuvius, "Big Giant", which caused the destruction of this city in 79AD. The Roman city of Pompeii disappeared under a thick layer of volcanic ashes, blasted over the city as a consequence of a devastating volcanic eruption which killed its inhabi­tants making it disappear for approx 1,500 years, until it was rediscovered as one of the best-preserved ancient spots of the world. Frozen at the moment it was buried, this unique archaeological site provides a unique snapshot of the An­cient Roman city life. Walking along the streets of Pompeii, you’ll discover houses, bakeries, and shops and you’ll catch a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Ancients. After Pompeii, drive up Mt Vesuvius and stop at a local restaurant located at a panoramic spot along the slopes. Enjoy your wine tasting with local food. Your driver will lead you to 1,000m altitude and once there you will walk to the real top of the volcano to see the crater. At the summit, you can enjoy the explanation made by a pro­fessional guide of the National Park, or just peek into the crater on your own. You will admire the summit of Mt Somma (1,133m) and to the right the cone of Mt Vesuvius (1,281m), both separated by a valley, called ‘Valley of the Giant’. Mt Vesuvius is majestic and stunning at the same time, absolutely worth visiting. At the end of the visit, you will board your van and travel back to Naples. Overnight stay in Naples. (B, T)

No holiday in Naples is complete without a trip to the en­chanting Amalfi Coast. Home to limoncello, the delicious lemon liqueur, the Amalfi Coast is a stunning location and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast at the hotel you will meet your driver at approx 0740HRS who will take you to the meeting point where an English-speaking driver is waiting for you. Explore the famous Amalfi Coast on this small group full-day excursion. Colourful tiny houses perched upon cliffs and amazing views of the sea are only a small part of what will make you fall in love with this exclusive destination, one of the most charming villages of southern Italy - Positano and Amalfi. You will be taken to Positano, that thanks to its splendid panoramic position and enchanting town centre, is one of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. From the quaint, colourful shops that line the roads, to its numerous world famous beaches, Positano will leave you amazed. You will then move on to Amalfi with its Mediterranean architecture, stacked hous­es and colourful buildings. Amalfi is definitely one of Italy's most VIP summer destinations. You’ll spend a whole day touring around the marvellous Amalfi Coast, until finally you’ll be driven back to Naples (transfer to the hotel included). Rest of the day is at leisure to discover hidden corners of Naples. Overnight stay in Naples. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport or train station. (B)