1 DAY ARRIVAL FRASCATI
Transfer to Castelli Romani area with
your guide. Visit of the historic center of Frascati with the Church of
Santa Maria in Vivaro of the IX century, the Cathedral of the Baroque
period, the Episcopal Palace, the Church of Gesù, Palazzo Micara and
finally the Palazzo of the Palazzo of Town Hall. Accomodation at your
Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
2 DAY TERRACINA
Breakfast
and departure for the Riviera of Ulysses with a stop at Giardino di
Ninfa, natural monument site in the Cisterna Latina area, defined as the
most romantic garden in the world. A singular path will make the
visitor relive the suggestions and emotions that writers have imprinted
in their works. The travel goes on to the Abbey of Fossanova, perfect
example of transition from Romanesque to early Italian Gothic style.
Almost devoid of frescoes, inside there is a room where San Tommaso
d'Aquino lived, prayed and meditated. The tour goes on to Terracina.
Accomodation, dinner and overnight.
3 DAY RIVIERA ULISSE
Breakfast
and meeting with the guide and departure for the visit of the historic
center of Terracina: ancient Anxur, Spartan colony, then Etruscan,
Volsca and finally Roman city from 406 BC. The ancient Emilian Forum is
now the main square overlooked by the Duomo (consecrated in 1074) and
built on the cell of a temple dedicated to Augustus. From here you can
also see the two symbols of Terracina: the sea and the Temple of Jupiter
Anxur. Continue to Sperlonga and visit this seaside village, one of the
most lively tourist centers on the Pontine coast, where the legendary
Amyclae founded by the Spartans probably stood; the city has preserved
the remains of the medieval walls and a nucleus of white houses with a
typically Mediterranean style, connected by picturesque alleys with
bridges and stairs. Like a “Capri” of the Tyrrhenian Sea with its
natural beauty, a meeting place for the international jet set already in
starting from the 1950s. Continue to Gaeta, visit to the Montagna
Spaccata, a magical place that attracts thousands of visitors fascinated
by the three fissures found on the promontory. Here stands the
Sanctuary of the S.S. Trinity built in the 11th century and overlooking
Mount Orlando. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
4 DAY PONZA
Breakfast,
meeting with the guide and transfer to the port. Departure for Ponza,
duration ca. 70 minutes. Island tour by minibus. Ponza is the largest of
the Pontine islands, a place of exile for important people like Nerone
and Agrippa. Already arriving on the island, one is fascinated by the
semicircle of pink and white houses that surrounds the port, while
stacks, caves, crystal clear sea, make Ponza one of the most beautiful
islands in Italy and perhaps in the world. In the afternoon return to
Terracina, dinner and overnight.
5 DAY MONTECASSINO, MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA
Breakfast
and departure for Cassino, land of San Benedetto on which stands the
famous Abbey of Montecassino. Almost totally destroyed by the bombings
of the Second World War, and for this reason also known as the Martyr
City, it was totally rebuilt after the war. After the visit it will be
curious to go to a local dairy where you can see how the mozzarella di
Bufala from Campania is produced, famous all over the world. In addition
to the visit there will be a succulent tasting based on mozzarella and
local products. Continue to Caserta and visit to the Royal Palace of
Caserta, the largest in the world for volume commissioned by Charles of
Bourbon in 1750. Arrive in Pozzuoli. Dinner and overnight.
6 DAY CAMPI FLEGREI AND ISCHIA
Breakfast
and with the guide we will visit the suggestive area of Campi Flegrei.
First of all visit of Pozzuoli and particularly to the Amphitheater, it
is the third in size after that of Rome and Capua. It is divided into 3
rings closed at the top by an attic and at the bottom by a portico
elliptical exterior built on travertine slabs. Begun under Nerone, it
was completed by Vespasian (69-96 AD). The cellars have been well
preserved, where it was possible to study the complex system of raising
the cages with wild animals. Visit continues to the Aragonese Castle of
Baia. Construction of the fortress began in 1495, along with other
fortifications in the Kingdom of Naples. The Castle of Baia was part of a
defensive system that allowed to control the approach of enemy fleets.
The visit ends with an hour-long excursion with a glass-bottomed boat in
the Bay of the Submerged Park, unique example in the Mediterranean area
of archaeological and naturalistic underwater protection. After the
visit transfer by ferry from Pozzuoli to Ischia (about 45 minutes).
Accomodation in Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
7 DAY ISCHIA
Breakfast
and full day in Ischia with bus and guide. Stop at panoramic points
particularly suggestive, with the possibility of visiting one of the
famous thermal gardens and why not the suggestive Aragonese Castle of
Ischia. It is the largest of the islands in the Gulf of Naples, of
volcanic origin and rich in thermal springs and with luxuriant
vegetation. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
NOTICE:
The iconic Bay of Naples island of Procida was named Italian culture
capital for 2022. We suggest to add one day excursion to this wonderful
island.
8 DAY NAPLES
Breakfast and transfer from
Ischia to Naples. Meeting with the guide and visit of the city: Piazza
del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto I, Maschio Angioino and the Royal
Palace. In the afternoon guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of
Naples. Accomodation in Hotel, dinner and overnight.
9 DAY DIFFERENT NAPLES
Breakfast
and for approx. 2 hours you will be accompanied in the subsoil of
Naples. Before going down to a depth of 40 meters we assist to an
informative projection that tells the story of underground Naples with
the help of images. The excursion is also included Greek-Roman Theater
in the subsoil. If you want you can go and visit the Sansevero Chapel /
Museum in the heart of Naples where you can admire the famous Veiled
Christ. (Admission € 8.00 Audio guide € 3.50 on site)
Free time for shopping in Naples. Dinner and overnight.
NOTICE:
it is possible to participate to a Pizza course (from EURO 39.00
PERSON). Together with the chef, you will learn the art of kneading and
filling. At the end Pizza for everyone !!
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