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Naples, Italy

Overview

Overview

The boisterous birthplace of marinara boasts churches, palazzi and museums galore. Nearby is Pompeii where meticulous excavation has bared the soul of a city frozen in time since AD 79. Sample shore excursions: The Ruins of Pompeii; The Amalfi Coast & Sorrento.


Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Cruise to the Isle of Capri



Duration: Approximately 7½ - 8 hours
Price : $$$$

   

Begin with a jetfoil ride to the Island of Capri, taking in several lovely sights, including Capri and Anacapri, then enjoy a typical Italian lunch. Roman emperors such as Caesar Augustus and Tiberius vacationed on the island, and you'll see the magnificent remains of their Roman villas. Capri is a popular destination for artists and the wealthy. This tour, although escorted, is unstructured, with... more info




A Taste of Naples: Pizzas & Piazzas



Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Price : $$

   

Take a panoramic drive around Naples, then you'll head to Posillipo Hill, Mergellina, and past the famous Maschio Angioino Castle. You'll stop at the Piazza Plebiscito for a chance to see the outsides of the Royal Palace and the San Carlo Opera House. Enjoy some free time before stepping into a local restaurant in the historic center of the town. See expert pizza-makers demonstrating how to make a... more info




Ancient Herculaneum



Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Price : $$

 

Head out by motor coach to the excavated city of Herculaneum (known as Ercolano in Italian). The upper-class Romans built their beautiful villas and maintained luxurious properties in Herculaneum, most of them overlooking the sea. When Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, hot ash charred or consumed all the wood of the structures in Pompeii (Herculaneum's more famous neighbor). Herculaneum's destruction was... more info




Naples Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibilit... more info




Naples Private Touring - Full Day (Minibus)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Naples Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Naples Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibilit... more info




Naples Private Touring - Half Day (Minibus)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Naples Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Panoramic Naples



Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Price : $$

 

The highlights of Naples unfold before you on this scenic motor coach tour, including the Royal Palace facade adorned with Greek, Roman, Gothic, Byzantine, Norman, Spanish, Bourbon and Italian statues. Watch for the Royal San Carlo--one of the most famous Opera houses in the world--and view the Maschio Angioino castle. more info




Shopping in Sorrento



Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Price : $$

 

Skirting the Bay of Naples, in the shadow of awesome Mt. Vesuvius, you will discover Sorrento--a village that is brimming with character and overflowing with picturesque street scenes and charming people. Sorrento inspired the Greeks' and Romans' art and industry, and you will find an extraordinary collection of woodwork, mosaics, furniture, embroidery and porcelain. Browse and shop on your own, m... more info




Sorrento & Pompeii



Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Price : $$$

   

A one-hour drive brings you to Sorrento, brimming with character and picturesque streets. Woodwork, furniture, embroidery, mosaics and porcelain can be found here. A typical Italian lunch will be served in Sorrento. At the foot of Mt Vesuvius, walk through the remarkable ruins of Pompeii--widely considered by archaeologists to be the finest example of an ancient Roman town. With the eruption of Mt... more info




The Amalfi Coast & Sorrento



Duration: Approximately 8 - 8½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Ride along the fabulously scenic Sorrentine peninsula to the enchanting village of Sorrento. You will disembark the coach and make good use of some free time available in the heart of the town, rich in typical local produce, interesting sites of cultural interest, and fashionable shops. Enjoy a lunch of local specialties, then from Sorrento the coach will make its way along the renowned Amalfi dri... more info




The Ruins of Pompeii



Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Price : $$

 

From the pier, it's a 45-minute ride by motor coach to the remarkable ruins of Pompeii, perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79. Learn about the excavation technique and what the residents were doing at the time of the eruption, and you'll gain an insight into the lives of the ancient Romans as you discover baths, theatres, temples, markets and the huge forum. A stop at a lo... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 47.2 54.2 42.2 4.85
Feb 47.8 55.0 42.7 3.41
Mar 51.8 59.8 45.6 2.02
Apr 57.6 66.4 49.8 1.74
May 63.8 72.8 55.6 2.24
Jun 71.2 80.2 61.5 0.84
Jul 76.1 85.1 66.1 0.68
Aug 76.0 85.1 66.3 1.33
Sep 70.3 80.0 62.1 3.59
Oct 63.4 71.5 55.5 5.1
Nov 55.7 62.8 48.8 4.19
Dec 49.8 56.8 44.6 4.42

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