Vesuvius and the Golden Mile Archeological and Culinary Excursions

The ancient Romans called d this region of Italy Campania Felix. Then and now, Happy Campania is famed for its ancient ruins, coastal resorts and world renowned culinary traditions. Naples Bay is framed by the Vesuvius, affectionately and fearfully referred to by the local inhabitants as The Monster.

The Golden Mile, the area between the volcano and the sea is one of the most densely populated communities in the world; it is so named for the very fertile orange, lemon and mandarin groves that can be found here as well as the mild climate, the spectacular views of the bay and 122 neoclassical and rococo’ villas that were built in the 18^th Century during the Bourbon Dynasty. It was during this period that work began to unearth the ruins of Herculaneum.

Trams and Funicolar Services the Golden Mile was also the first in Italy to be serviced by a tram service, later the first dedicated rail service and, after WWII, the first toll highway. In the 19th Century, the top of Mount Vesuvius could be reached via a funicolar service.

The Vesuvius National Park is one of the smallest but most monitored park in Italy; the Observatory, the first volcanology institute and today a museum, was established in 1841.

Royal and Cultural Capitals Archeological Parks and Food Excellences 

Archeology and Culture Vesuvius, the golden mile and Pompeii are among the most visited sites today as well as historically; Wolfgang Goethe, Charles Dickens and Alexander Dumas were frequent visitors along with Neapolitan and European nobility in what has come to be known as the Grand Tour of Venice Florence Rome and Naples.

Culinary Excursions of equal interest are the many food and wine trails featuring a variety of agricultural products rich in silicon, iron, manganese and other organic substances that explain the high quality, flavor and taste of the local products, including olives, the Lacryma Christi doc wines, peppers and cherry tomatoes. Imagine the taste and quality of a locally made pizza!

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Boat Excursions and Venetian Villas

Padua Verona and the Riviera del Brenta

Padua is an ancient and distinguished art city. Its history is documented by monuments and artworks of unquestioned value. The XIV Century Scrovegni Chapel with its world famous Giotto frescoes, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio and Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest squares with its 88.620 square meters.

Boat Excursion aboard a typical local boat for a mini cruise through the lands of the Doges, between Venice and Padua. View the 18^th century villas and opulent retreats of the Venetian nobility along the Brenta set in a splendid verdant landscape. The Burchiello was a Venetian barge used to transport passengers and equipped with a wide wooden cabin; it was used by the richest classes of Venice to reach the city from their villas in the countryside.

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The Riviera del Brenta hosted the French and Russian royal families, was favored by Casanova, Galileo, Byron and D’Annunzio, painted by Tiepolo and Canaletto, described by Goethe and Goldoni. Even Napoleon, the Hapsburgs and the Savoys stayed here as well. The Brenta Riviera is a long succession of villas, palaces, and gardens; it was considered a continuation of the Venetian Grand Canal.

Villa Pisani is Renowned for Frescoes Paintings Original Furniture and Coffee House

Verona discover the fascinating city of Romeo and Juliet and visit the Arena. A world historical and cultural heritage city with enchanted painters, poets, travelers and famous characters of all ages. Strolling around the small streets you will be struck by an unexpected harmony of panoramic views of different historical ages: traces of the sumptuous Roman origins, the medieval Scaliger knight print, the magnificent Renaissance palaces and the imposing fortification that protect the city. Shakespeare’s pen has lent Verona fame and immortality with his tale of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo Montecchi and Juliet Capuleti.

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Travel Duration 3 nights and 4 days. Group Size Minimum 4, Maximum 50 persons.

Cost/Person Eur 735 for adults age 19 to 64 Eur 585 for seniors 65+ and children under 18.

Information for Booking First and Last Name, Passport Number, Expiration date and Issuing country, Date of birth, Email address.

Included Travel between cities and states that are part of the itinerary, 3 lunches and dinners, accommodations in double occupancy with breakfast for three nights, applicable local and state taxes, 3 one-half day sightseeing events, local transport services.

Excluded Evening entertainment and transport to tour location start and from tour ending location.

Day/time Day to day programs and specific events at each location, as well as the sequence of the tour stops, will be finalized with the participation of the clients after details on family/group composition have been determined to take-into-account client priorities and preferences.

Reductions Children under the age of 18 and seniors over the age of 65 traveling with parents and/or guardians, staying in the same hotel room receive a 20 percent discount.