Naples – Solfatara

Naples was funded in 600 B.C. by the Greeks and the Romans took over in 320 B.C., Naples is rife in history with buildings, churches and monuments dating back centuries.

Just over an hour from Sorrento, it makes an interesting day out. On our tour, you will be able to visit the National Museum which is one of the best archeologicalmuseum in the world. Most of the treasures from Pompei and Herculaneum have been trasfereed to this meseum for safe keeping. There is also a priceless collection of paintings and bronze work.

After visiting the museum, you will see the Royal Palace, the Pazza Plebiscito, the Pizza Municipio with its huge medieval castle, the “Maschio Angioino” and the San Carlo Opera house.

In the afternoon, you will drive to the area near Pozzuoli to visit the Solfatara. This is a sort of flat volcano where you can see geysers and boiling mud.