Sidetrips from Naples
Top day trips from Naples and other nearby sights in Campania
Naples is perhaps unique in Italy for being a major city that more people travel to in order to visit the surrounding sights than the city itself.
Not that Naples isn't a worthy destination in its own right, but it pales in comparison to the popularity of nearby sights like the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried by the wrath of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, or the resort towns lining the Amalfi Coast, the offshore vacation island of Capri.
Then there are the royal palace at Caserta, the Greek ruins and mozzarella farms at Paestum, and the weird volcanic landscapes and ancient sites of the Phlegrean Fields...
Naples Day Trips - Around the Bay of Naples
The famous ancient Roman ghost town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79. The archaeological site takes a good, full day to explore. At the very least, it takes three to four hours to pop into the major sights—not just the public buildings and frescoed and mosaic-floored mansions, but also the more pedestrian yet fascinating structures that offer insight they offer into daily life in an ancient Roman city: shops with counters still in place and paintings describing the wares sold, bakeries with millstones and brick ovens in the backyard, even fast-food parlors with deep bowls set into the counters where prepared food were kept hot...
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Tours to Pompeii
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Departure to Pompeii's excavations. Walking through the ancient streets, you can visit the houses, with their wonderful frescoes, once residences of Roman patricians before the tremendous eruption of A.D. 79. ...
Duration: 3.5 hours; Cost: $891 per person
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Don't miss the chance to visit the ruins of Pompeii, Italy's most famous archaeological site, on a three-hour sightseeing trip from Naples. If your time in Southern Italy is limited, this quick and comprehensive guided tour from Naples shows you all the haunting highlights of Pompeii. Accompanied by your guide, you'll see such fascinating places such as the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare brothel and Vetti's House with its beautiful frescoes...
Duration: 3 hours; Cost: $67 per person
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Taking a guided tour is the best way to experience the enigmatic ruins of Pompeii, the largest archaeological site in Europe. Your guided tour of Pompeii (approximately two hours) takes you to the Forum, the Thermal Baths, Vetti's House and the Lupanare brothel, buried by volcanic ashes from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
After a break for an hour to enjoy a pizza lunch, you'll then board your coach to transfer to Mt. Vesuvius, to view first-hand the source of the devastation that destroyed the city of Pompeii almost two thousand years ago.
You can choose to climb Mt, Vesuvius (approximately 45 minutes), accompanied by your guide, and walk around the crater at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters). From the summit you'll have panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples from east to west...
Duration: 7 hours; Cost: $104 per person
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Head the top of Mount Vesuvius and explore the ancient town of Pompeii in this one of a kind tour! Take an archaeological tour and admire the wealth of artistic skill and civic progress of this unforgotten city unheard of during its time. Reach the peak of Mount Vesuvius, which laid waste to the city centuries ago and marvel at the scenic views of the bay of Naples...
Duration: 7 hours; Cost: $77 per person
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You will travel from Naples to Pompeii, the ancient Roman city destroyed tragically after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the year 79 BC. You can admire all the structures typical of the Roman world as the main square or forum, baths, theatres, mansions with remains of frescoes and casts containing bones of Pompeians that died during the disaster. After the visit of the excavations, you will visit the Amalfi Coast with your driver. See Positano from the top and enjoy free time in Amalfi and Vietri before returning to Naples in the afternoon...
Duration: 14 hours; Cost: $297 per person
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See Southern Italy's highlights in one day on a combined Naples city tour and visit to the world-famous site of Pompeii. This guided tour is the best way to experience the lively city of Naples and visit Pompeii, the largest archaeological site in Europe, on a single day trip...
Duration: 5 hours; Cost: $80 per person
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With this half-day walking tour of these amazing archaeological excavations you will set off on a journey to explore the mystery of Pompeii and the life of people in the Roman Empire. On August 23rd, 79 AD, Pompeii looked like any other bustling, prosperous ancient city but just three days later, on August 26th, the fiery lava and ash of Mt. Vesuvius made the city fall silent and literally vanish from the face of the earth...
Duration: half-day; Cost: starting at $150 per person
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Discover the ancient, UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Pompeii and the beautiful small town of Sorrento with a local guide on this day trip from Naples. Visit top Pompeii attractions, such as the Thermal Baths, and enjoy a traditional Italian lunch at a pizzeria before heading to Sorrento. Walk through this stunning Italian town with your guide and take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: 7 hours; Cost: $99 per person
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Private tours to Pompeii
Departing from and returning to your hotel, this tour takes you back in time, starting with a visit to the archaeological site at Pompeii. Next stop will be La Cantina del Vesuvio Winery, located in the National Park of Vesuvius at the base of the volcano, an area well-known for its rich, volcanic soil that is perfect for growing grapes...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $523 per person
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After meeting our docent in Naples, we will enjoy the short drive out to the archeological site of Pompeii. Taking advantage of this time, our docent will provide a historical narrative that will set up the context for viewing and understanding the city. Upon arriving, we will move swiftly on to the ancient roads, allowing us to explore homes, stores, temples and public spaces which narrate the social, cultural and political themes present in Pompeii. We will pay special attention to the construction and decoration of private homes...
Duration: 3.5 hours; Cost: $839 per group (up to six people);
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The vivid archaeological site of Pompeii is one of the best spaces for families to explore life in an ancient Roman city. The level of conservation, due to the layers of mud, ash and lava that buried the city for more than 1,600 years, allows for a close reading of the site; one can almost imagine the ancient Pompeiians going about their daily business in the streets, homes, shops and public spaces that remain as testament to their civilization. According to us, in order for a family get a full Pompeii experience, they should pair a visit of the archaeological site with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Naples, where many of the artifacts taking from Pompeii are now housed. This full-day excursion, in the company of a classical historian, archaeologist, or art historian is thus designed to give you and your family a full understanding of ancient Roman civilization and its development around the bay of Naples...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $1136 per group (up to six people)
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Duration: Full day
Private: From $1,022 per group
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This tour offers you a chance to experience the best of Campania, from archaeological excavations to fresh air and seaside vistas. Starting from and returning to anywhere along the Amalfi Coast, this tour is a full day of exploration. You can choose to take your private, 3-hour guided tour of Pompeii in the morning or in the afternoon. Either way you'll drive along the scenic Amalfi Coast and visit many of the charming towns that dot this lovely area. There is flexibility in your time, so that you can pick the stops as you go, or rely on your driver for suggestions. Possible stops along the way are Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. You'll have some free time for lunch (cost of meal not included)...
Duration: 8 hours
Private: $820 per group
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The riveting ruins of Pompeii are an undoubtedly emotional and complex snapshot of a Roman colony and, perhaps, the best archaeological space in the world in terms of understanding the everyday realities and hierarchies of its people. We approach our full day tour of the history and culture of Pompeii in a comprehensive manner, pairing a visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii with an exploration of the Naples Archaeological Museum. Taking cues from our surroundings, we will delve into aspects of religion, gender roles and commerce. We will pay special attention to the construction and decoration of private homes, most notably the magnificent frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries. Leaving the site by the early afternoon, we will return to Naples by car where we will have a quick lunch in a small, non-touristy restaurant in the city center, followed by a short stroll through the center, poking our head into a few churches and providing a short synopsis of the history of the city...
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $388 per person; $1,136 per group
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Depending on the interests and desires of the group, we will take in visits to two of the archaeological sites located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. For example:
- Pompeii in the morning and Herculaneum in the afternoon, with lunch in between.
- Coupling Herculaneum and Oplontis, or considering Stabia.
- For active types, you can spend the morning at an archaeological site of your choice and then hike up Mt. Vesuvius in the afternoon...
Capri is an island of seduction. It is four square miles of sharp lava blanketed with lush green foliage, white cube houses, and walls spilling over with bougainvillea. This Eden of oleander and jasmine is surrounded sparkling deep blue and green waters and eerily lit sea grottoes.
Capri's sheer physical beauty and dreamy laid-back lifestyle has attracted sun-seekers for millennia, from Roman emperors to latter day hedonists...
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Tours to Capri
Leave the public transport hassles to the pros and take an escorted tour with a professional guide:
Retrace the steps of film stars on the magical isle of Capri. Lunch on Capri is included on this full-day excursion from Naples, plus you'll also have free time to discover the secrets of this beautiful island that has charmed visitors for centuries, You can also take an optional trip on the chairlift to the top of Monte Solare (additional cost) for spectacular views of the island and the Bay of Naples...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $130 per person
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Another ancient Roman city buried by Pompeii, far less crowded (and in many ways more interesting) than its famous neighbor Pompeii...
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Tours to Ercolano
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Depending on the interests and desires of the group, we will take in visits to two of the archaeological sites located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. For example:
- Pompeii in the morning and Herculaneum in the afternoon, with lunch in between.
- Coupling Herculaneum and Oplontis, or considering Stabia.
- For active types, you can spend the morning at an archaeological site of your choice and then hike up Mt. Vesuvius in the afternoon
Duration: 8 hours; Cost:$705 per group (up to six people)
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Begin your exploration of the mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this fascinating 10-hour excursion from Rome. In the first century AD the Roman Empire had many cities, but none located in a more beautiful setting than those lining the Bay of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. On August 23rd, 79 AD, Pompeii looked like any other bustling, prosperous, ancient city but just three days later, on August 26th, the city fell silent and the place itself had literally vanished from the face of the earth
Duration: All day; Cost: from $679 per person
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The big bad volcano that made this region famous when it blew its stack in AD 79 and buried several surrounding cities, preserving them intact for later generations to discover and excavate...
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Tours to Mt. Vesuvius
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Visit the volcano that destroyed Pompeii on this fascinating afternoon trip to Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. Traveling to the top of the only active volcano in continental Europe, you'll have panoramic views of the legendary Bay of Naples from east to west.
You'll drive through the town of Torre del Greco to Vesuvius National Park, then hike to the summit of Vesuvius to take a walk around the eerie crater at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters). Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes!
Duration: 3 hours; Cost: $69 per person
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Taking a guided tour is the best way to experience the enigmatic ruins of Pompeii, the largest archaeological site in Europe. Your guided tour of Pompeii (approximately two hours) takes you to the Forum, the Thermal Baths, Vetti's House and the Lupanare brothel, buried by volcanic ashes from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
After a break for an hour to enjoy a pizza lunch, you'll then board your coach to transfer to Mt. Vesuvius, to view first-hand the source of the devastation that destroyed the city of Pompeii almost two thousand years ago.
You can choose to climb Mt, Vesuvius (approximately 45 minutes), accompanied by your guide, and walk around the crater at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters). From the summit you'll have panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples from east to west.
Duration: 7 hours; Cost: $104 per person
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Guided visit of Pompeii's excavations. Walking through the ancient streets, you can visit the houses with their wonderful frescoes, once residences of Roman patricians before the tremendous eruption of A.D 79. Depart for Mount Vesuvius for a guided tour of the crater, where you can enjoy the enchanting view of lava flows and Naples' Gulf
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $91 per person
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Depending on the interests and desires of the group, we will take in visits to two of the archaeological sites located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. For example:
- Pompeii in the morning and Herculaneum in the afternoon, with lunch in between.
- Coupling Herculaneum and Oplontis, or considering Stabia.
- For active types, you can spend the morning at an archaeological site of your choice and then hike up Mt. Vesuvius in the afternoon...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: Private: $1376 per group (up to six people)
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The area along the Bay of Naples where Sophia Loren was born, stretching north and west of the city, is a string of fishing towns, Greek oracle caves, lots of excellent Roman ruins (in
Baia,
Cuma, and
Pozzuoli), and some odd volcanic phenomena (
Solfatara and
Pozzuoli)...
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Tours to the Campi Flegrei
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In the company of one of our docents, either a classicist or archaeologist, we will explore a handful of the region's sites, many of which are protected as national parks, which best exemplify the dramatic history of the Campi Flegrei jutting into the blue espanse of the Bay of Naples. The Phlegrean Fields represent the area's focal point of classical civilization, and offer a welcome respite from the crowds at other more highly-visited archaeological sites, such as Pompeii. Covering a wide swath of coastal land, the area is made up of a smattering of ancient towns, underground tunnels, classical temples and theatres and steaming volcanoes. As the first Greek settlement on the Italian mainland, this area's historically rich atmosphere, aided by its stunning natural beauty, speak multitudes about the intricacies of the dramatic natural landscape and the legends, myths and cults it spawned...
Duration: 5 hours; Cost: $474 per group (up to six people)
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Naples Day Trips - South of Naples
I wouldn't do this fabled coastal string of fishing-villages-turned-resorts as a day trip. Better to spend a couple of days here—or at least one overnight—relaxing and enjoying the beach life of
Positano,
Amalfi, or
Ravello after all those museums, churches, ruins, and art of Italy's big cities...
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Tours to the Amalfi Coast
Leave the public transport (or driving) hassles to the pros and take an escorted tour with a professional guide:
You will travel from Naples to Pompeii, the ancient Roman city destroyed tragically after the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in the year 79 BC. You can admire all the structures typical of the Roman world as the main square or forum, baths, theatres, mansions with remains of frescoes and casts containing bones of Pompeians that died during the disaster. After the visit of the excavations, you will visit the Amalfi Coast with your driver. See Positano from the top and enjoy free time in Amalfi and Vietri before returning to Naples in the afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $101 per person
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Explore the famous Amalfi Coast with your own driver to chauffeur you from town to town on this private full-day excursion from Naples. You'll discover Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, four of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. A private visit to the Amalfi Coast is the perfect choice if you want to get a real taste of southern Italy and its exquisite coastal landscapes...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $60 per person
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The Amalfi Coast is not only known for its seductive panoramas and intense blue sea, but also for the flavors and tastes of the local gastronomy. Departing from and returning to your hotel, you'll start your tour with a short guided visit of the village of Ravello. Your tour will continue with a visit to Amalfi and a tasting of limoncello at Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi. After lunch at Trattoria da Rispoli, you'll go to Positano for a guided tour and a stop for coffee...
Duration: 9 hours; Cost: from $268 per person
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This excursion, departing from and returning to anywhere on the Amalfi Coast, including Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Ravello, will take you along this picturesque stretch of coast in a private, chauffeured, luxury sedan or minivan, allowing you to experience the charm of this area without the stress of navigating hairpin turns on your own. The best part of this tour is the flexibility which it offers: there is no set itinerary! Your driver will pick you up at your designated address and continue along the coast: you can decide where you want to stop along the way or rely on your driver for suggestions of particularly lovely stops.
Duration: Full day; Cost: from $432 per group
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This tour offers you a chance to experience the best of Campania, from archaeological excavations to fresh air and seaside vistas. Starting from and returning to anywhere along the Amalfi Coast, this tour is a full day of exploration. You can choose to take your private, 3-hour guided tour of Pompeii in the morning or in the afternoon. Either way you'll drive along the scenic Amalfi Coast and visit many of the charming towns that dot this lovely area. There is flexibility in your time, so that you can pick the stops as you go, or rely on your driver for suggestions. Possible stops along the way are Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. You'll have some free time for lunch (cost of meal not included)...
Duration: Full day; Cost: from $861 per group
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You'll meet your skipper at the Naples cruise ship port and spend the day cruising the Amalfi Coast in the 37-foot open yacht Princess. With room for up to 10 people and stops at Positano and the town of Amalfi, as well as plenty of time to take in the sun and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's hard to imagine a more perfect day at port. By the end of the day, you'll be ready to get back on board your cruise ship, with memories of perfect Italian coastal vistas indelibly etched in your mind...
Duration: full day; Cost: from $1,221 per group
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Sorrento is perfectly positioned to be a home-base for exploring everything in Campania—a public transportation and road nexus halfway between the sights around the Bay of Naples (
Pompeii,
Vesuvius,
Naples, etc.) and the towns of the
Amalfi Coast (
Positano,
Amalfi,
Ravello), plus it has ferries to all the islands (
Capri, Ischia) That said, Sorrento itself is far less interesting than any of those other places—perfectly fine, just with excessively minor sights, not quite as pretty as the other coastal towns, and rather overrun with hotels and tourists...
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Tours to Sorrento
Leave the public transport (or driving) hassles to the pros and take an escorted tour with a professional guide:
Explore the famous Amalfi Coast with your own driver to chauffeur you from town to town on this private full-day excursion from Naples. You'll discover Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, four of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. A private visit to the Amalfi Coast is the perfect choice if you want to get a real taste of southern Italy and its exquisite coastal landscapes...
Duration: 8 hours; Cost: $54 per person
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Discover the ancient, UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Pompeii and the beautiful small town of Sorrento with a local guide on this day trip from Naples. Visit top Pompeii attractions, such as the Thermal Baths, and enjoy a traditional Italian lunch at a pizzeria before heading to Sorrento. Walk through this stunning Italian town with your guide and take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: 7 hours; Cost: $93 per person
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This excursion, departing from and returning to anywhere on the Amalfi Coast, including Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Ravello, will take you along this picturesque stretch of coast in a private, chauffeured, luxury sedan or minivan, allowing you to experience the charm of this area without the stress of navigating hairpin turns on your own. The best part of this tour is the flexibility which it offers: there is no set itinerary! Your driver will pick you up at your designated address and continue along the coast: you can decide where you want to stop along the way or rely on your driver for suggestions of particularly lovely stops.
Duration: Full day; Cost: from $432 per group
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Time (aided by centuries of malaria) forgot the crumbling ruins of this ancient Greek city founded in the 7th century BC. Then, in the 18th century, a road crew rediscovered a trio of remarkably well-preserved temples hidden among the weeds and poppies of Mozzarella country along Campania's southern Cliento coast...
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Tours to Paestum
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The three Doric temples at Paestum are said to be the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. These magnificent monuments date back to the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., and are dedicated to the city's namesake Poseidon (also known as Neptune, god of the sea), Hera and Ceres. N
ear sandy beaches in a region known for its typical wines and delicious mozzarella di bufala cheese, Paestum is off the beaten tourist path so you can admire these perfect monuments in all their pristine beauty.
Departing from and returning to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast, first stop will be the Tenuta Vannulo, a farm in the heart of the Campania region where mozzarella di bufala is still produced in a very traditional way. You will tour the farm and learn all about the cheese-making process before sitting down to taste the freshly made cheese.
At the winery Marino you will enjoy a selection of Italian specialties accompanied by some of the typical wines of the South. A guided tour of the archaeological site of ancient Paestum and a museum that will give you a feel of life in the Italian countryside completes this full-day excursion that combines history and cuisine of Southern Italy.
Duration: 9 hours; Cost: from $632 per group
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Naples Day Trips - North of Naples and inland
This sumptuous royal palace and ornate gardens are the Versailles of Italy, instantly recognizable to anyone who has seen it cast in recent films like
Star Wars (Episodes I and II) as the royal palace on Naboo or—filling in for the Vatican both times—in
Mission Impossible III and
Angels & Demons...
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Tours to Caserta
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The excursion starts inside the Royal Palace of Caserta, one of the most grandiose of Italy's royal residences. The Royal Palace was commissioned by the Bourbon King Charles III in 1752 and built by Luigi Vanvitelli. The nearly 475,000 square foot palace comprises of 1,200 rooms, 1,742 windows, and four courtyards. Some of the highlights include the Stairwell of Honor, the sumptuously decorated Royal Apartments, Throne Rooms, the Royal Chapel, a Theater, a Library and a precious collection of antique Neapolitan presepio figures (characters from the nativity scene)...
Duration: half-day; Cost: from $150 per person
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Capua - At the edge of the little town of Santa Maria Capua Vetere in the Campanian interior lie the hulking remains of the largest amphitheater in Italy after Rome's Colosseum...
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TOURS OF CAMPANIA FROM ROME:
Tours of Naples FROM ROME
Tours including Pompeii & Vesuvius FROM ROME:
Tours to the Amalfi Coast or Capri FROM ROME:
Getting around the Bay of Naples on your own
Mt. Vesuvius and the ancient Roman cities it buried in AD 79 (most famously Pompeii and Herculaneum) lie on the southern curve of the Bay of Naples, south of the city. At the end of the bay is the resort city of Sorrento, gateway to the Amalfi Coast. The best way to get to them all is by using the private commuter rail line Circumvesuviana (tel. 081-772-2444, www.vesuviana.it).
It services Herculaneum (Ercolano-Scavi" in Italian; 10–17 min), Vesuvius (same stop), Pompei (36 min. from Naples), and Sorrento (50–70 min. from Naples), with trains roughly every 20 minutes.
Should I get the Campania Express ticket instead?
No.
You can opt for the new Campania Express service (summers only) for an assigned seat on a slightly faster, air-conditioned train that only stops at the popular tourist stations: Ecolano-Scavi (11 min), Pompeii Scavi (29 min.), and Sorrento (50 min).
However, it is only marginally faster, costs a lot more, and has far, far fewer departures times than the regular train.
The Campania Express costs €15 round-trip (€10 if you have hte Campania Artecard sightseeing pass), you can use the return portion on a different day, and you can get on and off as often as you like going either direction—though you have to finish your trip in a given direction in a single day (and you give up your assigned seat if you get on a later run).
In other words, you could use it to go from Naples to Ercalano, then Pompeii, then Sorrento in one long day, then use the return ticket to go back a few days later (after having used Sorrento as your base for touring the Amalfi Coast and Capri). Or perhaps see Pompeii on the way to Sorrento, then Herculaneum on the way back.
The big drawback (aside from the seasonality): There are only three daily departures: From Naples (8:40am, 12:09pm, 6:39pm from Piazza Garibaldi station) and from Sorrento (9:57am, 1:50pm, 7:53pm).
But does it save me money?
Yes, it is more comfortable—and marginally faster—however it actually costs more.
To do that first trip—stopping at Herculaneum and Pompeii en route to Sorrento, then direct back from Sorento to Naples—would cost €8.20 were you to buy a series of regular corso semplice tickets.
The second version (Pomepii on the way to Sorrento, Herculaneum on the way back) would €9.50.
Add to that the fact that you have far more departures on the regular train, and I am unclear why this tourist train exists in the first place, unless it is to bilk tourists out of more money.tip
You will note a spelling variation in this section that is not a typo. "Pompeii" (with two "i"s) refers to the ancient city and archaeological site. "Pompei" (with one "i") is the official name of the modern town that surrounds the ancient site. Apparently, the second "i" got buried by Vesuvius along with everything else in AD 79.
Where to find the Circumvesuviana station in Naples
Follow signs for the "Circumvesuviana" regional commuter line, which runs underneath Naples' train station.Circumvesuviana trains leave from a special station underneath Naples' main "Stazione Centrale" train station on Piazza Garibaldi, though finding it is a bit tricky.
If you're arriving by train, head toward the station's main exit, but just before you get there, look to the left for stairs leading down.
(Already in Naples: when you arrive at the station—fist firmly clenched around your wallet, as this is Italy's pickpocket central—enter the main doors and walk toward the tracks, but look for the stairs down to the Circumvesuviana about halfway before you get there.)
Follow "Circumvesuviana" signs, but partway along the hall stop at the ticket windows on your left. Several different commuter lines use the same platform, so ask around to be sure the train is bound for Sorrento (or Ercolano, or Pompei, or wherever it is you are going) before stepping on board. (Over the years, I've probably stopped at least 50 fellow tourists from getting on the wrong train—and those were just the people standing next to me on the platform.)
I can't stress this enough: Beware of pickpockets every step of the way (the Naples train station is the black hole of Italian pickpockets, and they love to work the tourist-packed Circumvesuviana train cars as well).
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