Naples and Herculaneum in one day. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the heart of Naples, the world’s capital pizza and enjoy the stories about Herculaneum with its glorious and dramatic past.
Naples has always been one of the meeting places for the Mediterranean’s various cultures. We will take you to visit some of the city’s most beautiful churches and to admire the most enchanting views of the gulf of Naples, over which looms the mighty Vesuvius.
Together we will discover the magnificence of the Basilica di Santa Chiara and the baroque splendor of the Gesù Nuovo church. One will experience an essential ritual in the life of every Neapolitan: the espresso break. You will get to taste the real tradition of Neapolitan espresso in one of the city center’s most distinctive coffee bars. With our expert guides you will be able to discover the magic of the city’s narrow streets and be captivated by the artistry with which the artisans have been producing their famous nativities and figurines for hundreds of years.
We will cover centuries of history while strolling down “Spaccanapoli”, surrounded by art, folklore, food and legends.
Herculaneum, situated a few kilometers away from Pompei and Vesuvius, was the ultimate holiday destination for the aristocracy of the Roman Empire. Perfectly preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, the city is especially fascinating thanks to its incredible conservation of wood on the second floors of noble homes and in workshops. While strolling through the streets of the archaeological site, you will be able to admire mosaics, frescos and archaeological remains that reveal the opulence and luxury of one the richest Roman cities. Moreover, on the ancient beach, excavated only in the nineteen-eighties, you can still see the skeletons of the victims who sought in vain to escape the volcano’s fury.
