Tragically buried during the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii and the other Vesuvian cities were rediscovered only at the beginning of 1700 by the will of Charles of Bourbon, King of Naples. A journey back in time to the Roman age.

RUINS OF POMPEII

Founded at the end of VII BC, it was a large commercial city at the center of important Mediterranean traffic, as it is still possible to understand walking through its streets. We will cross the city from the amphitheater to the forum, among temples, workshops, spas and rich domus decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics, to immerse ourselves in the daily life of the ancient Romans.

RUINS OF HERCULANEUM

Built on a volcanic plateau overlooking the sea, the city owes its name to the legendary hero Hercules who founded it back from Spain. The city was embellished with important public and residential buildings, to become a luxurious resort for Roman patricians. Buried under several meters of pyroclastic flows, it has returned numerous organic finds, including wooden furniture and charred fruit, which can only be admired here.

THE VILLA OF POPPEA IN OPLONTIS

Small urbanized center, Oplontis was chosen as a place to build the sumptuous villa belonging to Poppea, the second wife of the much feared emperor Nero. Along the way we will admire beautiful frescoes that decorated living and dining rooms, visit the private baths of the villa and walk accross the beautiful garden occupied by a large pool shaded by olive trees.

THE ROMAN VILLAS OF STABIAE

A favourite destination of the Roman patriciate, the ancient Stabia was the ideal place to build beautiful otium villas with outdoor pools and private baths overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The guided tour includes Villa San Marco and Villa Arianna. Here we will be enchanted by precious decorations with mythological subjects, garlands and fantastic animals, walking through arcades and gardens in the manner of the ancient Romans.

Free admission to all sites for school groups with mandatory reservation.

Tour duration: 2.5 hours. Cost of the tour: write to info@svelaria.com