Ancient Civilizations of Italy

Cities: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Orvieto
Duration: 12 days
Area of Study: History

Ancient Civilizations of Italy

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Program Includes

  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Daily Continental Breakfast
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • All Ground Transportation
  • Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
  • Full Time Local Guide
  • 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
  • Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
  • Tips & Gratuities

Program Highlights

  • Naples Historical Walking Tour
  • Visit to San Carlo Theater
  • Visit to Palazzo Reale
  • Visit to Pompeii
  • Visit to Church of Gesù Nuovo
  • Visit to Naples Cathedral
  • Visit to San Severo Church and Museum
  • Visit to Certosa di San Martino
  • Visit to Astarita Park (Capri)
  • Visit to Villa Jovis
  • Visit to Villa Lysis
  • Visit to Catacombs of San Gennaro
  • Visit to National Archaeological Museum
  • Rome Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
  • Visit to Orvieto Cathedral
  • Visit to Orvieto Underground
  • Cooking course: Pasta and Tiramisù
  • Visit to Colosseum and Roman Forum

Program Itinerary

day 1 / DEPARTURE
day 2 / NAPLES

Arrive in Naples, Italy 
Airport Transfer
Hotel Check in
Orientation Walking Tour
The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
GiroPizza , Welcome Dinner
The group will be taken for an authentic Italian dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.

day 3 / NAPLES

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Naples Historical walking tour 
Starting at Galleria Umberto I, with its majestic iron and glass architecture, then move on to the Teatro San Carlo, one of the oldest opera houses in the world. The route continues in Piazza del Plebiscito, framed by the Church of San Francesco di Paola and the Royal Palace, elegant testaments to Naples' rich history.
Visit to San Carlo Theater 
The Teatro San Carlo in Naples, inaugurated in 1737, is the oldest opera house still in operation in the world. A tour reveals its opulent interiors, featuring red velvets, gold, and elaborate decorations, and offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this iconic
Lunch Break
Visit to Palazzo Reale
a majestic symbol of power and art located in the heart of the city, grandly overlooking Piazza del Plebiscito. Built in the 1600s by the order of Philip III of Spain, the palace has witnessed centuries of history, housing dynasties such as the Habsburgs and the Bourbons. 



day 4 / POMPEII

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus to Pompeii
Visit to Pompeii -a remarkable insight into a 1st-century Roman city, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Well-preserved streets, homes, and frescoes reveal details of ancient daily life, while the site remains an inexhaustible source of archaeological discoveries.
Lunch Break
Bus to Naples
Free Time in Naples

day 5 / NAPLES

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit to Church of Gesù Nuovo a unique rough stone façade and an interior rich with Baroque artworks. Known for its elaborate altars and splendid acoustics, it serves as a spiritual and cultural center in the heart of Naples.
Visit to Naples Cathedral
dedicated to San Gennaro, is famed for the Chapel of the Treasure which houses relics of the saint. Its imposing Gothic architecture and the sacred artworks inside capture the religious and artistic spirit of the city.
Visit to San Severo Church and Museum
San Severo Chapel in Naples is renowned for its extraordinary Baroque sculptures, including the famous "Veiled Christ," which depicts Christ covered with a translucent marble veil, masterful in detail and emotion.
Lunch Break
Certosa di San Martino 
The Certosa di San Martino in Naples, formerly a monastery now a museum, offers breathtaking views of Naples and the Gulf. Inside, artworks, frescoes, and historic nativity scenes narrate the rich history of Naples.



day 6 / CAPRI

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Ferry to Capri
Visit to Astarita Park
breathtaking views of Marina Piccola. An oasis of tranquility, the park is ideal for relaxing walks among Mediterranean flora and views of the crystal-clear sea.
Visit to Villa Jovis
the residence of Emperor Tiberius in Capri, is situated on a promontory offering spectacular views. These imperial ruins tell the story of Roman luxury and power, with paths that reveal ancient splendors.
Lunch Break
Visit to Villa Lysis
built in 1905 by Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen, is an emblem of Neoclassical and Art Nouveau style. Known for its elegant architecture and sophisticated gardens, it is a tribute to the aesthetic love of art.
Ferry to Naples 



day 7 / NAPLES

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Visit to Catacombs of San Gennaro
Ancient Christian necropolis in Naples, display precious frescoes and ornate tombs, revealing early Christian spirituality and art.
Lunch
Visit to National Archaeological Museum 
One of the world's premier museums of antiquity, it houses exceptional collections of Roman art and artifacts, including Pompeii mosaics and Greco-Roman statuary.



day 8 / ROME

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Rome hotel check in
Rome Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and more historical landmarks of the eternal city.
Free time in Rome



day 9 / ORVIETO

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Orvieto
Visit to Orvieto Cathedral
a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture, is renowned for its ornate facade and Luca Signorelli's Last Judgment, an art treasure that captivates and educates.
Free time in Orvieto
Lunch
Visit to Orvieto Underground
A labyrinth of caves and tunnels carved in the Etruscan era, Orvieto Underground exposes a hidden history of ancient wells and cisterns, crucial for the city's daily life and defense.
Train to Rome 



day 10 / ROME

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Cooking course pasta and Tiramisù
Colosseum  and Forum
Visit the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age . The Imperial Fora are a series of monumental fora, constructed in Rome over a period of one and a half centuries, between 46 BC and 113 AD. The fora were the center of the Roman Republic and of the Roman Empire. 

 

day 11 / ROME

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free day in Rome
Farewell dinner



day 12 / DEPARTURE

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport transfer 

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