Pompeii, Paestum & Herculaneum with Ischia Island Stay - 0001219

The villa of Nero’s second wife, Villa Poppaea in Pompeii, is a highlight of this tour exploring ancient Roman remains. A four-night stay on Ischia Island adds a sense of luxury. Mount Vesuvius offers stunning backdrops as you explore seven exceptional archaeological sites. From your base in the pretty town of Vico Equense, you’ll begin your discoveries in Pozzuoli. At its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre you can follow in the footsteps of the gladiators who would do bloody battle here. You’ll then experience the archaeological park of Baia and take in the incredible ruins at Cumae. The doomed city of Pompeii then offers remarkable sightseeing as you stroll down its incredibly preserved streets. Uncover the three magnificent Doric temples at Paestum and the historic Villa Poppaea at Oplontis, where the Roman art you’ll see looks as good as new! Next is the site of Herculaneum, which was also buried in ash by Mount Vesuvius’s 79 AD eruption, and you’ve options to walk to the volcano’s summit and visit the chic island of Capri. At the end of your holiday, head for an extra 4 nights on the stunningly beautiful island of Ischia, where you’ll get a real taste of Italian island life.

Your Tour Includes

ACCOMMODATION
11 nights in 4-star hotels

EXPERIENCES
Tour Lecturer and Specialist Local Guide from Day 1 to Day 8
Pozzuoli's Roman remains, Baia and Cumae
The ruins of Pompeii Villa Poppaea at Oplontis and Herculaneum
Paestum temples
Enjoy a candlelit dinner on the hotel's wisteria-shaded terrace (May - Oct)
Pizza night at a local Pizzeria

FOOD & DRINK
22 meals: 11 breakfasts, 11 dinners and welcome drink

Trip Pace

Relaxed