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The tours will depart from Convention Bureau Stazione Marittima. In the following, a list of possible tours.
Historical City Centre Walking Tour – Half day tour 10:00/13:00
(Santa Chiara Cloister and Treasure of San Gennaro)
Discover the city and its wonders during a walking tour that shows you all about Naples’ past and present, through the many sovereigns and dynasties that ruled the city. During this guided tour, you will go through Spaccanapoli, the main street that crosses the old historic centre of the city; this area is chaotic, as well as vibrant, colourful, noisy, mysterious, and beautiful. In other words, it is the real essence of Naples.
During this tour, you will visit the Santa Chiara Monastery with its wonderful majolica Clarisse Cloisters. As you go on, you will walk through San Gregorio Armeno, the heart of traditional artisan workshops and famous Christmas handcraft. This visit continues at the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, which represents the uniqueness of the history that binds the city of Naples to its Patron Saint. The word “Treasure”, in sacred art, indicates the Chapel of the Relics, but in Naples the Treasure of San Gennaro also houses a priceless heritage of devotional objects made of gold, silver, bronze and precious stones. Over the centuries these riches have been donated to San Gennaro by Neapolitan and foreign kings, by Popes, and by the people.
Among the most notable pieces is the famous vial of San Gennaro’s blood, which is believed to liquefy on certain days of the year. This phenomenon draws both reverence and curiosity.
This tour is a perfectly preserved historical testimony of how the city has grown and evolved, a continuous mixture of ancient and modern.
Excursion to the Archaeological Museum of Naples – Half day Tour 10:00/13:00
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, housing an exceptional collection of ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts.
Located in the heart of Naples, the museum’s collection includes sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, everyday objects, and luxury items, offering a detailed glimpse into the daily life of the ancient Romans and Greeks. Some of its most famous exhibits include the Alexander Mosaic, a stunning depiction of the Battle of Issus, and the collection of erotic art from Pompeii, which is housed in a separate room.
In addition to Roman and Greek artifacts, the museum also features a significant Egyptian collection, including mummies and statues. The museum is a key institution for understanding the cultural and historical heritage of ancient civilizations and today it remains a major attraction for tourists from around the world.
Excursion to the Royal Palace of Caserta – Half day tour – 9:00/13:00
Visit the Royal Palace and its wonderful park. Caserta Royal Palace was commissioned by Charles III of Bourbon, who decided to build the Versailles of his kingdom in this fertile region.
This architectural masterpiece was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli. It was one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. It covers 1200 rooms connected by 34 staircases and illuminated by 1.970 windows. The magnificent garden inspired by the park of Versailles, starts from the back façade of the palace, flanking a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades.
You can also visit a botanical garden, called “The English Garden”.
Pompeii excavation guided tour – Half day tour – 9:00/13:00
On Saturday 27th, the visit to the lost city of Pompeii is scheduled for those who want to spend extra time in Naples and discover as much as possible about the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The archeological site of Pompeii is among the UNESCO-listed sites and spans about 163 acres (66 hectares) and housed 20,000 to 25,000 people, featuring a complex grid of streets and buildings. The ash and pumice preserve the remains of brilliant frescoes, opulent villas and baths, grand theaters, and even the bone-chilling casts of Pompeiians who died that fateful day.
Rediscovered in 1748 during canal excavation work, Pompeii is a wonderful example that displays ancient Roman architecture where it portrays what life was like in ancient Rome and how their buildings and communities were seen from a structural lookout.
