WEEKEND IN NAPLES - CODE: WEENAPOLIT
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
- DEPARTURE DATE: Upon request
- TRAVEL DAYS:3 days / 2 nights
- PRICE: Upon request
- TRANSPORT: Flight/Transfers upon request
- MEALS: Half board upon request
- TOURIST GUIDE: Upon request
- TERMS OF PAYMENT:Deposit upon confiirmation 50% - Balance Due 30 days before the departure
- OTHER COSTS: Registration fee € 30,00
- CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Optional on request and contextual to confirmation
Nestled in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius and beside the Tyrrhenian Sea lies Naples, the third largest city in Italy. This is a city that has seen civilizations rise and fall and has played an important role in Italian history. While it may not have all the glitz and glamour of Venice or Rome, Naples is just as vibrant and is bursting with incredible historical sites in a more authentic setting. Plus, Naples is the birthplace of pizza, so it's a no-brainer that you add Naples on your must-visit list for your Italy holiday!
PIAZZA DEL PLEBISCITO
All of your Naples sightseeing starts in the Piazzo del Plebiscito. It’s a beautiful pedestrian square with views of the Basilica Royal and the Royal Palace. It’s the city’s central gathering place, right in the heart of Naples and a short distance from many of the main tourist attractions, like Castel Nuovo, Teatro di San Carlo, and the Quartieri Spagnoli.
The Piazzo del Plebiscito is open all hours of the day and is the perfect place to really get to know the spirit of Naples.
VISIT POMPEI
Pompeii, the city that was frozen in time in the wake of Vesuvius’ eruption, is one of the most famous sites around Naples and has so much to offer its visitors. Explore the remarkably well preserved and restored large theatre, where if you stand center stage and speak everyone in the seats can hear you. Visit the brothel that is famous for its unique, lewd paintings positioned above each doorway detailing what went on inside. Pompeii is famous for the preserved remains of people trying to escape the volcanic eruption, now frozen forever in a thick coat of ash. The Garden of the Fugitives is one place where you can see 13 of these ashen figures in various positions. A trip to Pompeii is an experience that is surreal and unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere in the world.
VISIT CASTEL NUOVO
Castel Nuovo is a distinctive piece of the Naples’ skyline and an essential part of any Naples sightseeing. The castle features an intricate marble central façade surrounded by thick brick towers and fortifications. There’s a museum inside where you can see an incredible collection of sculptures, frescoes, and paintings from the 14th to the 19th centuries.
It’s only a short walk from the Piazza del Plebiscito, so it’s easy to get to. A tour of the castle will take you through the towers, the central courtyard, and let you climb the ramparts to snap some amazing pictures of Naples and the harbour!
CLIMB MOUNT VESUVIUS
Perhaps the most famous piece of Naples’ skyline is Mount Vesuvius, a volcano that has proved itself as deadly as it is picturesque. Mount Vesuvius is famous for its eruption in 79 AD that resulted in the destruction of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. It’s still considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Europe.
Don’t worry though, volcanoes move on massive timelines and this one is currently dormant. In fact, Vesuvius is a popular tourist attraction and no trip to Naples is complete without climbing up this iconic peak. It offers incredible panoramic views of the surrounding area for you to photograph.
VISIT THE ROYAL PALACE OF NAPLES
The Royal Palace of Naples or the Palazzo Reale is one of the most underrated attractions Naples has to offer. While the outside of the palace looks like something from a Wes Anderson film, the interior is full of massive rooms decorated in lavish colors with paintings, chandeliers and gold-leafed furniture.
A tour through the Royal Palace walks you back through history, through the various dynasties that have ruled Naples over the years. It’s a great place to step back from the hustle and bustle of the city and check out the more-stately side of Naples.
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