Wednesday afternoon excursion
Five wonderful choices for your Wednesday afternoon excursion:
- CAPRI & SORRENTO CLOSED
- HERCULANEUM CLOSED
- ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA CANCELLED
- VESUVIUS CLOSED
- NAPLES CANCELLED
Capri & Sorrento
Capri is a wonderful island located on the south side of the gulf of Naples.
Some of the main features of the island include the following: the Marina Piccola, the Belvedere of Tragara, the Faraglioni, the town of Anacapri, the Grotta Azzurra, and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas.
For further information: capritourism.com/en
Sorrento is a popular tourist destination that has inspired several famous singers as Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti.
The Sorrentine Peninsula has unforgettable views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
Obviously, we suggest that you taste “Limoncello”, a very famous digestif made from lemon zest, alcohol, water and sugar that is produced in Sorrento.
For further information: sorrentotourism.com/en
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 90,00
(Including: bus & boat transportation, guided tour)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by boat |
| 2.30 p.m. | Arrival in Capri & guided tour Visit to the village center. Small streets, colourful houses, the famous Faraglioni with unforgettable sea views, its “Piazzetta” with fashion shops and a real Mediterranean atmosphere. |
| 5.30 p.m. | End of tour and free time |
| 6.30 p.m. | Departure to Sorrento by boat |
| 7.00 p.m. | Arrival in Sorrento and free time The Heart of the Amalfi Coast strikes visitors with its richness of colours, atmosphere, food, typical local shops and with gorgeous sunset views. |
| 8.45 p.m. | Departure by shuttle bus |
| 9.30 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Herculaneum
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous as one of the few ancient cities that can now be seen in much of its original splendour. The deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects and even some 300 skeletons.
For further information: pompeiisites.org
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 75,00
(Including: bus transportation, guided tour, entrance tickets)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by private shuttle bus |
| 2.30 p.m. | Arrival in Herculaneum |
| 3.30 p.m. | Herculaneum: guided tour to the archeological site Visiting Herculaneum is not like visiting a museum; it is like living again in an ancient roman commercial town. Dipping into the heart of history. Buildings, temples and shops caught in the time of the eruption. |
| 7.30 p.m. | End of tour and departure by shuttle bus |
| 8.30 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is is a very popular tourist attraction, best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the burying of the Roman city of Pompeii.
Do not expect bubbling lava lakes or anything like that. It is a moon-like landscape and volcanic gases are about as much as you should expect.
For further information: vesuviopark.it
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 60,00
(Including: bus transportation, guided tour, entrance tickets)
Suggestion: make sure you wear comfortable shoes and a hat to protect from the sun. Bring water with you if it is very hot.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by private shuttle bus |
| 2.15 p.m. | Arrival at the end of the road, some 250 meters in height from the edge of the crater |
| 3.15 p.m. | Guided visit up to the crater edge |
| 6.00 p.m. | End of tour and departure by private shuttle bus |
| 6.45 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Five wonderful choices for your Wednesday afternoon excursion:
- CAPRI & SORRENTO
- HERCULANEUM
- ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA CANCELLED
- VESUVIUS
- NAPLES CANCELLED
Capri & Sorrento
Capri is a wonderful island located on the south side of the gulf of Naples.
Some of the main features of the island include the following: the Marina Piccola, the Belvedere of Tragara, the Faraglioni, the town of Anacapri, the Grotta Azzurra, and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas.
For further information: capritourism.com/en
Sorrento is a popular tourist destination that has inspired several famous singers as Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti.
The Sorrentine Peninsula has unforgettable views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri.
Obviously, we suggest that you taste “Limoncello”, a very famous digestif made from lemon zest, alcohol, water and sugar that is produced in Sorrento.
For further information: sorrentotourism.com/en
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 90,00
(Including: bus & boat transportation, guided tour)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by boat |
| 2.30 p.m. | Arrival in Capri & guided tour Visit to the village center. Small streets, colourful houses, the famous Faraglioni with unforgettable sea views, its “Piazzetta” with fashion shops and a real Mediterranean atmosphere. |
| 5.30 p.m. | End of tour and free time |
| 6.30 p.m. | Departure to Sorrento by boat |
| 7.00 p.m. | Arrival in Sorrento and free time The Heart of the Amalfi Coast strikes visitors with its richness of colours, atmosphere, food, typical local shops and with gorgeous sunset views. |
| 8.45 p.m. | Departure by shuttle bus |
| 9.30 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Herculaneum
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous as one of the few ancient cities that can now be seen in much of its original splendour. The deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects and even some 300 skeletons.
For further information: pompeiisites.org
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 75,00
(Including: bus transportation, guided tour, entrance tickets)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by private shuttle bus |
| 2.30 p.m. | Arrival in Herculaneum |
| 3.30 p.m. | Herculaneum: guided tour to the archeological site Visiting Herculaneum is not like visiting a museum; it is like living again in an ancient roman commercial town. Dipping into the heart of history. Buildings, temples and shops caught in the time of the eruption. |
| 7.30 p.m. | End of tour and departure by shuttle bus |
| 8.30 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Royal Palace of Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta was built for the Bourbon kings of Naples. The construction of the palace began in 1752 for Charles VII of Naples, who worked closely with his architect, Luigi Vanvitelli, who used Versailles as a model. In 1997, the palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a spectacular example of Italian Baroque art.
For further information: www.facebook.com/reggiaufficiale
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 90,00
(Including bus transportation, entrance ticket, guided tour)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Terminal (Symposium headquarter) by bus |
| 2.30 p.m. | Arrival in Caserta and visit of the Royal Palace and of its gardens |
| 6.00 p.m. | End of the Tour and departure by shuttle bus |
| 7.00 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is is a very popular tourist attraction, best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the burying of the Roman city of Pompeii.
Do not expect bubbling lava lakes or anything like that. It is a moon-like landscape and volcanic gases are about as much as you should expect.
For further information: vesuviopark.it
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 60,00
(Including: bus transportation, guided tour, entrance tickets)
Suggestion: make sure you wear comfortable shoes and a hat to protect from the sun. Bring water with you if it is very hot.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by private shuttle bus |
| 2.15 p.m. | Arrival at the end of the road, some 250 meters in height from the edge of the crater |
| 3.15 p.m. | Guided visit up to the crater edge |
| 6.00 p.m. | End of tour and departure by private shuttle bus |
| 6.45 p.m. | Arrival in Naples |
Naples
Naples was been founded between the 7th and 6th centuries BC by the Greeks and was named Neapolis, which means new city.
The historic center of Naples was selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is one of the biggest historical city center in the world, with 448 historical and monumental churches, the highest number in the world for one single city.
For further information: travelplan.it/naples_guide.htm
Duration: half day tour
Min. participants: 30 persons
Ticket price: € 60,00
(Including: bus transportation, guided tour, entrance tickets)
| 1.30 p.m. | Departure from Conference Center Terminal (Symposium headquarters) by private shuttle bus |
| 2.00 p.m. | Guided sightseeing tour A walk along the Decumano called Spaccanapoli through noble buildings, churches, commercial and cultural activities. Starting from Piazza del Gesù, example of Neapolitan Baroque architecture, the visit will include the Church of New Jesus and Santa Chiara, annexed to the homonymous complex of the charming Chiostro Maiolicato, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore where the Church of San Domenico Maggiore is located. Across the square you will reach the famous and marvellous Cappella Sansevero that houses the “Veiled Christ”, a most remarkable marble sculpture. At the end of the tour, a free visit to San Gregorio Armeno, also known as Christmas Alley, is scheduled. |
| 6.00 p.m. | End of tour and return by shuttle bus |
