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"We are writing to express our high level of satisfaction with our tour of Naples on 3-6 May. We are impressed with your professionalism and competence to coordinate travellers from different countries. ...
Bay of Naples - Vesuvius to Pompeii
- 4-days study and walking tour around Naples, Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei, Pompeii and Herculaneum -
Highlights
 | Explore the birthplace of volcanology: Vesuvius and Pompeii
| | The heart of southern Italy: Naples
| | Delicious Napolitanean food and wine
| | Competent volcanologist guide |
 Itinerary in the Bay of Naples
In short
Tour code: ITA_VES
Tour type: Study tour
Difficulty: Easy
Tour character: Easy walks and excursions in the area of the Bay of Naples
Best travel period: All year
Duration: 4 days
Dates:
Custom tour dates only
Price (p.p.): from 880 EUR p.p
(1-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | 3 nights accommodation in double room (upper mid-range category *** in the center of Naples)
| | Copious half board (breakfast + full dinner menu, incl. wine, beer, coffee etc. in reasonable amounts)
| | All transports and excursions as described
| | Entry fees to museums, volcanoes, archaeological sites etc. as described
| | Detailed information material
| | Volcanologist guide or experienced local guide |
Arrival info:Travel arrangements to Naples are not included in the tour package, in order to give everybody the best chance to plan his/her trip according his preferences. Naples is easily reached by plane or train (e.g. from Rome airport or other cities). Connecting flights to Naples from other Italian cities can be easily booked for you at low additional cost.
From the famous Vesuvius volcano that destoyed the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 A.D. to the its dangerous neighbors of the Phlegrean Fields, this short tour, guided by an experienced local guide or (on request) a professional volcanologist with first-hand knowledge of the geologic and volcanologic aspects of the area, will introduce you to one of the world's premier volcanic areas.
The tour can be arranged for individuals and small groups at custom dates on request.
Itinerary
Note:
The tour can ideally be extended into (all or parts of) the program of the Grand Tour of Italy's Volcanoes that continues to the Eolian islands and on to Mt Etna.
Day 1: |
Arrival in Naples
Pick-up from airport / train station and transfer to hotel in the historic center of Naples. Group dinner in a typical restaurant in Naples' lively city center.
Acc.: hotel*** in downtown Naples (D: dinner)
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Day 2: |
Vesuvius volcano - Herculaneum
Day trip to Vesuvius volcano, its historic volcano observatory, and the excavated Roman city of Herculaneum.
Acc.: as before (Naples) (B, L, D)
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Pozzuoli and the Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields)
Day-tour to the volcanoes of the Campi Flegrei: Monte Nuovo, Lago di Averna, Pozzuoli and the Solfatara, Cape Miseno. Dinner on beach restaurant.
Acc.: as before (Naples) (B, D)
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Day 4: |
Pompeii - end of tour
Pompeii and the historic center of Naples, end of tour in the afternoon
Acc.: none (B)
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"The hotel was great, the Napolitanean food and wine were delicious and the itinerary was wonderful appropriate to our interest with a perfect combination of geology-nature, historical values and the interesting city of Naples. All the places visited were very interesting in itself, but after the explanations and assistance of our guide, Marta, they became sincerely impressive. We want to make a special mention to Marta, our guide-driver-assistant-bodyguard, because she was very good and has make our trip better.
It was a pleasant experience to find a company like Volcano Discovery, which provides a service so different, fun and interesting even in places where everything seemed invented on tourism..." (Miguel A. V. & Maria del Carmen P., Spain)  | | 
The crater of Monte Nuovo in the Flegrean Fields, created in 1538
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Sulphate minerals in the Solfatara crater near Naples
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Street in Pompeii with Vesuvius volcano
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The oldest volcano observatory in the world
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Capitel from Pompei
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Lunch break on Vesuvius (well, near not on the crater...)
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The Macellum in Pozzuoli, a Roman market (falsely known as Serapide temple)
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