Group Tour
Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Pompeii
Tour Highlights
Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Pompeii
This tour is your chance to revel in the history, scenery and gastronomy surrounding Italy’s Bay of Naples, famed for its alluring coastal views and ancient ruins. As well as Sorrento, you visit Pompeii for a glimpse of ancient Roman life, tour the Caserta Palace – Italy’s Versailles – and go wine tasting in the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
Dates and prices
Itinerary
DAY 1: Fly to Naples
Fly to Naples
Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner. Stay at Hotel Stabia (or similar) for 7 nights. (D)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 2: Naples
Naples
Visit the monastery-turned-museum of Certosa di San Martino, then journey by funicular to Naples' Pignasecca Market for lunch. This afternoon, tour the Royal Palace of Naples and the Piazza del Plebiscito. Admire the façade of medieval fortress Castel Nuovo, before returning to Sorrento. (B, L)
DAY 3: Pompeii and Oplontis
Pompeii and Oplontis
Tour Pompeii, highlights of which include the Basilica, the Temple of Apollo, and the oldest known Roman amphitheatre. Proceed to nearby Oplontis, also preserved by volcanic ash and home to the Imperial Villa. (B)
DAY 4: Sorrento
Sorrento
Morning transfer to Sorrento for a day at leisure to enjoy the plunging coastline, tumbling towns and fine cuisine. (B)
DAY 5: Caserta
Caserta
Morning visit to the Caserta Palace and Gardens, the largest palace in Europe, intended to rival Versailles. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Silk Factory of San Leucio, which supplies the courts of Europe with luxurious fabrics to this day. (B)
DAY 6: Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
Morning tour of lesser-visited Herculaneum, including the well-preserved home of a Roman noble family; the extraordinary mosaic at Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite; and the public baths at Terme del Foro. Enjoy wine tasting and a light lunch at an estate close to Mount Vesuvius. (B, L)
DAY 7: Castellamare di Stabia
Castellamare di Stabia
Day at leisure. This evening, attend a farewell dinner in Sorrento. (B, D)
DAY 8: Fly to London
Fly to London
Transfer to Naples Airport for your departure flight or begin your tour extension. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 1: Fly to Naples
Fly to Naples
Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner. Stay at Hotel Stabia (or similar) for 7 nights. (D)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 2: Naples
Naples
Visit the monastery-turned-museum of Certosa di San Martino, then journey by funicular to Naples' Pignasecca Market for lunch. This afternoon, tour the Royal Palace of Naples and the Piazza del Plebiscito. Admire the façade of medieval fortress Castel Nuovo, before returning to Sorrento. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 3: Pompeii and Oplontis
Pompeii and Oplontis
Tour Pompeii, highlights of which include the Basilica, the Temple of Apollo, and the oldest known Roman amphitheatre. Proceed to nearby Oplontis, also preserved by volcanic ash and home to the Imperial Villa. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 4: Sorrento
Sorrento
Morning transfer to Sorrento for a day at leisure to enjoy the plunging coastline, tumbling towns and fine cuisine. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 5: Caserta
Caserta
Morning visit to the Caserta Palace and Gardens, the largest palace in Europe, intended to rival Versailles. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Silk Factory of San Leucio, which supplies the courts of Europe with luxurious fabrics to this day. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 6: Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
Morning tour of lesser-visited Herculaneum, including the well-preserved home of a Roman noble family; the extraordinary mosaic at Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite; and the public baths at Terme del Foro. Enjoy wine tasting and a light lunch at an estate close to Mount Vesuvius. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 7: Castellamare di Stabia
Castellamare di Stabia
Day at leisure. This evening, attend a farewell dinner in Sorrento. (B, D)
Accommodation:
Hotel Stabia
DAY 8: Fly to London
Fly to London
Transfer to Naples Airport for your departure flight or begin your tour extension. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Tour the sprawling Bourbon Palace & Gardens of Caserta, known as the Neapolitan Versailles
- Enjoy lunch at Naples’ Pignasecca Market
- Visit the Royal Silk Factory at San Leucio
- Taste regional wines at an estate near Mount Vesuvius
Important information
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.
Guaranteed departures
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Dates and prices
Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.
What's included
- Small group size (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Hotel Porterage
- Welcome dinner to meet your group & tour manager
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
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