2008-09-04
2008-11-12
Spend three days exploring Naples, Pompeii and Amalfi. You'll visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and discover the rich history of Italy.Departing Rome, you'll travel through the Campania region where high end hotels meet historical sites. This is also the capital of Italian comfort food; home to pizza, spaghetti and mozzarella cheese.
Naples is the region's capital and king for historic castles. It was first colonized by the Ancient Greeks who gave it the name Neapolis (new city). Today, the city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A short distance from the city center stands the once lost city of Pompeii. Covered in ash from a volcanic eruption in 79BC, it was only accidentally discovered during renovations some 1700 years later.
Winding along coastal roads, the rugged Amalfi emerges with its colorful terraces perched along steep slopes. In the public squares below take your pick of restaurants and linger in souvenir shops where red coral jewelry is the signature accessory.
Please note that on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from November 16, 2008 - February 28, 2009 your visit to Pisa will be replaced with Siena and San Gimignano.
