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Explore southern Italy in style on this 1-day tour to Naples and Pompeii by high-speed train from Rome. With map in hand, explore the ancient city of Pompeii and gain insight into Mt Vesuvius’ mighty eruption. Admire sites of interest such as the Forum and the temple ruins, and gain insight into life here before the infamous natural disaster. Follow a guide on a orientation walk of Naples, and mingle with the locals and visitors in pretty San Gregorio market before returning by train to Rome.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Explore southern Italy in style on this 1-day tour to Naples and Pompeii by high-speed train from Rome. With map in hand, explore the ancient city of Pompeii and gain insight into Mt Vesuvius’ mighty eruption. Admire sites of interest such as the Forum and the temple ruins, and gain insight into life here before the infamous natural disaster. Follow a guide on a orientation walk of Naples, and mingle with the locals and visitors in pretty San Gregorio market before returning by train to Rome.
Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Take a fun day tour to make new friends and discover Naples and Pompeii with local guides. Hop aboard your train in Rome in the morning and head to the historic city of Pompeii
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on the horrific eruption that ended life there in the city in 79 AD.
On arrival in Pompeii, enjoy two hours to explore the site at your leisure. Use your map to explore at your own pace and take in key landmarks such as the Forum, the temples and markets for which the site is famous. Entry tickets to the site and maps will be provided. You will be able to hire some audioguides or organise a guided tour with a licensed tour guide with us. In Pompeii you will also be able to join your tour leader for lunch and eat the famous Italian pizza.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
Travel onward to Naples — widely considered among Italy’s prettiest coastal cities.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Spaccanapoli, Via Benedetto Croce, Naples Italy
Follow your guide through the historic streets and squares before leaving you for some free time to wander around and soak up the atmosphere or visiting some of the famous museums at your own time. We will walk through the the old city centre passing by Spaccanapoli street, San Gregorio market and Piazza del Gesù.
Pass By: Via San Gregorio Armeno, 83018, Naples Italy
If there is still time we will continue towards Piazza Plebiscito, San Carlo’s Theatre, Umberto I the gallery, Maschio Angioino and lots more. There is a lot of walking involved so be ready to sweat your pizza off.
