Meeting with the driver in hotel.
Departure towards Naples, via Autostrada del Sole through the Castelli Romani.
Along the way, visitors will be able to visit the Abbey of Montecassino, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War. In the morning enjoy a fascinating walking tour of Naples, a difficult place for the casual tourist to like. Poverty, overcrowding, the hassles of crime and the volatile Neapolitans have given Naples a bad reputation over the years.
But, with an expert local guide you'll come to love Naples as a mother loves her degenerate son. . You'll discover the true soul of the city as you explore the "hidden Napoli ". Visit the elaborately decorated Baroque church of Gesu Nuovo which is considered to be the historic heart of Naples.
At the Cappella Sansevero, richly decorated in Rococo style we'll visit the crypt of the church where anatomical experiments conducted by a local noble man in the 18th Century are gruesomely displayed.
During your time in Naples you could also enjoy views of the bay and perceive how Naples rests like a great amphitheatre around waters of the bay of Napoli.
After lunch (not included in the package) you will be driven out to Ancient Pompeii to explore the well-preserved ruins that date back to 80 B.C. Your local expert guide will bring to life the remains of Pompeii that will include many insights into how life was in Roman Times.
You'll tour will include: visits to the interiors of the homes of Pompeii's wealthier citizens, Ancient street café's where locals dined where you'll learn about traditional Roman cuisine, the amphitheatre where we'll talk of the Gladiators and the events staged in the arena. As well as enjoying numerous anecdotes about life in Pompeii that will include some of the Graffiti dating back to Roman times that are still visible throughout the ruins.
Return to Rome by car only.
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