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Pompeii & Naples at New Year
Naples’ streets and buildings are full with life - festooned with washing and, at this time of year, decorated with the elaborate cribs of the Neapolitan tradition. Explore the city - its wonderful churches and museums, and the astonishing remnants of the ancient city.
Then later in the tour, onto the incomparable Pompeii – destroyed, yet preserved, by Vesuvius in AD79. This will also be the time to experience a Neapolitan New Year – an unforgettable occasion - residents literally throwing away the old year... This is one of the best places to enjoy New Year’s Eve!
- See out the old year at Pompeii and Herculaneum, when it’s devoid of tourists
- Explore the amazing Piscina Mirabilis, the largest Roman cistern in Europe
- Visit the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre in Pozzuoli
- Celebrate the New Year with a delicious gala dinner and festivities
Themes
Romans
Historic Churches
Christmas - New Year
Practicalities
Special Access
Just One Hotel
All Inclusive
Itinerary 2020
We fly from London to Naples and transfer to our hotel.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: Dinner included
This morning we visit the National Archaeological Museum, home to many of the finest wall paintings and statues that were recovered from Pompeii and Herculaneum. After lunch, we walk to the cloister of Santa Chiara – covered with fabulous maiolica tiles – the Roman baths and the excavated streets below San Lorenzo Maggiore.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: All meals included
Today, we have a full day roaming the incomparable sights of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city destroyed by Vesuvius. We explore its streets, public buildings, villas, and bars, as well as recently opened sites such as the House of Venus in the Shell, with its incredible wall paintings in the garden. Away from the crowds, we get a unique insight into everyday life in antiquity.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: All meals included
This morning we visit the once prosperous city of Herculaneum, which was buried by 23 metres of volcanic material that perfectly preserved organic material. We visit the warehouses where 300 victims lost their lives. After, we venture to Oplontis, said by many to be the home of Nero’s wife Poppaea.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: All meals included
On New Year’s morning, we will have a relaxing start before heading underground to visit the Catacombs of San Gennaro. The patron saint of Naples was buried here under the later Roman Empire before being moved to the cathedral. The afternoon will be free to explore Naples at leisure.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: All meals included
In the morning we drive to Pozzuoli to see one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the Roman world, constructed by the same architects who built the Colosseum. Later we have a private visit to the Piscina Mirabilis – a huge cistern that stored water for the Roman fleet stationed in Misenum.
Hotel: San Francesco al Monte
Meals: All meals included
Time permitting, we can explore Naples independently before making our return journey home.
Meals: Breakfast included
What's Included
- Expert Guide Lecturer
- Tour Manager
- Local Travel - Private a/c coach
- Meals - Most meals included with wine at dinner
- Entries & Tips - Entry to all sites in programme; tips included
- Field Notes
- Hotels
- Flights
Travel Information
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