The opulent villa at – Oplontis, whose ownership is tentatively attributed to Nero’s wife, Poppaea. Hidden until the 1960’s beneath the modem n streets of Torre Annunziata, and excavated using relatively modern techniques, it is now possible to wander from room to room gazing at a stunning sequence of wallpaintings, all left in situ. The […]
Pompeii is not just an excavation, it is a whole city. There are two theatres, a large amphitheatre, countless snack bars along the streets, several bathhouses, shops, gracious villas, at least one brothel, town houses and apartments, temples and law courts, various markets and recreational areas. All were buried in volcanic ash 1,920 years ago. […]
The amphitheatre at Pozzuoli, reputed to be the third largest in Italy and to the volcanic Phlegraean Fields, to explore the suphurous stones, bubbling mud and jets of steam in the crater of Solfatara. Lecture before dinner: “Roman Campania”. This prime settlement site with a natural harbour was colonised in 529 BC by the Greeks, […]
ISCHIA BOAT GUIDED TOUR Duration: 3 hours or full day Max people: 6 Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea and it lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Visitpompeii offers you esclusive tour of the island of Ischia. Arrived at pier of Lacco Ameno, you will meet your english […]
THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF NAPLES – SPACCANAPOLI AND ITS TREASURESSPACCANAPOLI The street we know today as “Spaccanapoli” follows the path of the original Roman Decumano Inferiore, slicing through the very heart of the Historic Centre. On either side of this main artery of central Naples stand the grandest monumental buildings, amongst them the Monastero of […]
EDUCATIONAL TOURS & SCHOOL TRIPSfor youth groups, teenagers, families “Visitpompeii” is specialized in educational trips and tours for school groups. We offer customized trips and tours for teachers and students to the places of the Naples area such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Archaeological Museum, Paestum, Capri etc. Based on my past experience as a school […]
The Phlegraean FieIds (Campi Flegrei or `burning fields’) is the name given to the volcanic plain extending along the coast from Cumae to Naples_ Previous eruptions have left 13 craters, some filled with water. The most recent resulted from an explosion in 1538, and is known as Monte Nuovo (marked on the map :,as `volcanic […]
The Greek city of Poseidonia was founded towards the end of the 7th century BC on land which had already been occupied in prehistoric times. The city became a trading centre, grew rich, and was defended by strong walls. Two magnificent temples, dedicated to Hera and Athena, were constructed • during the 6th century BC, […]
POMPEII, HERCULANEUM, AMALFI AND POSITANO SPECIAL OFFER AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2018 TROUGH MARCH 2019 The months from November 2018 trough March 2019 are the ideal months to appreciate the wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the splendor on the Amalfi coast without the crowd and the heat of the summer. Suggested for a couple but […]
The excellent Antiquarium at Boscoreale (adjacent to the excavations of the Villa Regina), which explores the relationship between people and their environment in the Bay of Naples in Roman times. A wonderful range of the carbonised organic remains from Herculaneum and other sites is on display. The displays at the Antiquarium at Boscoreale, opened in […]
Stabiae was an ancient Roman town, located close to the modern town of Castellammare di Stabia approximately 4.5 km southwest of Pompeii. It was positioned on a 50 m high headland overlooking the Gulf of Naples.Being only 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Mount Vesuvius, this seaside resort was largely destroyed by two metres of tephra […]
A Greek colony, Kyme, founded here c750 BC, was probably the first on the Italian mainland. Its strong acropolis, naturally defended by sea, woods, mountains and lakes, attracted settlers from various parts of the Greek world, and the city became powerful. It was the focus of opposition to growing Etruscan power in Campania, and the […]
Go to content NEW DAY TOURS WINE TOURSThe wine tasting tour is a full day tour and it includes a Pompeii / Herculaneum tour or a Naples city tour, at your choice. The wine tasting takes you for lunch at the Cantina del Vesuvio Winery at the base of Mt. Vesuvius at the Vesuvius National […]
SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM THE PORT OF NAPLES, SORRENTO AND SALERNO TO ALL DESTINATIONS IN CAMPANIA REGION. The English speaking guide will be waiting for you by the dockside in Naples, Salerno or Sorrento, or other ports under your request to start your shore excursion with a personal attention to every details or you could meet […]
