Plan your visit
Tours
Pompeii
The archaeological site
Somebody wrote that “Pompeii is not only a metaphor but a perennial warning”. Without any doubt it’s thought-provoking. It makes us wonder about our origins, where we came from.
Opening times
Summer 8.30 – 19.00 (last entry 18.00)
Winter 8.30 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30)
Herculaneum
Archaeological site
Herculaneum is less well-known and smaller than nearby Pompeii, but is a real archaeological gem.
Opening times
Summer 8.30 – 19.00 (last entry 18.00)
Winter 8.30 -17.00 (last entry 15.30)
Pompeii ed Ercolano con i Bambini
‘Learn and have fun at the same time’ is my motto!
The things we talk about will stimulate the kids’ curiosity, encouraging them to learn. And, by looking at the stories of the ancient myths, we’ll also learn a bit about the philosophy of ancient greek and roman writers.
Opening times
Summer 8.30 – 19.00 (last entry 18.00)
Winter 8.30 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30)
Caserta
The Reggia of Caserta
The Reggia of Caserta is a splendid example of an 18th-century royal palace. In 1997 UNESCO declared the palace a World Heritage Site.
Opening times
From 8:30 to 19,30 (Ticket office closes 18,45)
Tickets
Adults € 14,00
Discounted tickets € 2,00 from 18 to 25 years
Under 18s free
The site is closed Tuesday (25 December and 1° January)
Oplontis
Imperial villa
This magnificent imperial pleasure villa belonged to Poppea Sabina, Emperor Nero’s second wife.
Opening times
Summer 8.30 – 19.30 (last entry 18.00)
Winter 8.30 – 17.00 (last entry 15.30)
Stabiǣ
Villa San Marco and Villa di Arianna
The Roman author Galenus tells us that ancient Stabiae had a mild climate, excellent milk and springwater with various beneficial medicinal properties.
Opening times
From 8.30 to 17.00; from 1 November to 31 March
From 8.30 to 19.30; from 1 April to 31 October.
The ticket office closes an hour and a half before the site closes.
Naples
From Graeco-Roman Neapolis to the modern city
Goethe is usually credited with the famous saying “See Naples and die!”. He meant that everyone should try to see Naples at least once before they die
Historical notes
For centuries, people have come to Naples to admire its extraordinary architectural heritage, its many churches, convents and monasteries, its castles, its archaeology, and the plethora of paintings, sculptures and other works of art in its many museums and galleries. And, of course, they come to see its unique view!
Vesuvius
Vesuvius national park
Geographically, Mount Vesuvius dominates the landscape. Its familiar shape becomes a point of reference for anyone visiting Regione Campania!
The volcano is the ancient link between history and Nature.
Opening times
From 9.00 to 15.00 January/February/November/December
From 9.00 to 16.00 March/October
From 9.00 to 17.00 April/May/June/September
From 9.00 to 18.00 July/August
N.B. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and proper walking gear, as the weather can change quite suddenly. Sticks can be rented at the bottom of the path. The paths are closed in very bad weather but, if the weather isn’t good, we recommend you postpone your visit. Path unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Pozzuoli
Roman Puteoli
The Roman poet Statius called it “litora mundi hospita” to emphasise the hospitable and cosmopolitan nature of this place.
Historical notes
The Romans called it Puteoli, a Latin word meaning ‘little wells’, a reference to the many thermal springs in the area. It became a commercial and military port for Rome.
In A.D. 61, the apostle Paul is said to have landed here.
