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7nights/8 days Campania at your leisure: discover the full program. Discover more about Campania. 1st / 4th day: Naples The first stage includes a tour of some of the most important places in the Campania capital which include museums, churches and hidden treasures. There are several itineraries to follow in the historic city center, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which touch Piazza Trieste and Trento, Castel dell’Ovo, Mergellina, the Cathedral, the Catacombs, San Gregorio Armeno. What to see around Naples? Here are some of the most beautiful places. Pozzuoli In addition to the city of Naples, you can also make a short stop in Pozzuoli. Pozzuoli is a lively and charming town located on the shores of the sea, in the picturesque Gulf of the same name.” In the 6th century BC, Greek colonists founded Pozzuoli under the name Dicearchia, which means “just government.” Later, at the request of the Romans, the city was renamed Puteolis because of the “small wells” that emitted sulfur vapors. Pozzuoli boasted a huge port, the largest in the Tyrrhenian Sea during the Roman Empire, which facilitated significant trade with the entire Mediterranean. The historic center could be considered an authentic seaside village. Rows of picturesque colorful houses seem to embrace the harbor. Pedestrian streets lined with shops lead to the heart of the city, Piazza della Repubblica. This square is a true outdoor lounge where people of all ages gather to spend time. Cafes, pizzerias, bars, and other establishments animate this space, which extends like a large rectangle. Here, everything happens peacefully, away from the chaos of the city center. In the historic center, shopkeepers open their doors in the morning, take a break for lunch, and then return around 5:00 PM. Another curiosity, this time of a religious nature, is that it was in this port that Saint Paul first landed in Italy. To this day, a plaque commemorates this event of great importance for Christianity. Today, the port welcomes anyone who decides to visit Pozzuoli with its colorful boats. The promenade of Pozzuoli stretches from the Gerolomini area to the Cappuccini area, passing by the picturesque Temple of Serapis. Thanks to recent urban redevelopment efforts, the promenade has been significantly improved and is now a real attraction for residents and tourists alike. You’ll find basketball courts, green areas, playgrounds for children, stalls, cafes, pubs, and more, all with a splendid view of the sea. When the sun sets and the sky is painted with pastel or vibrant shades, the view of Rione Terra becomes even more captivating and picturesque. Heading up to the upper part of Pozzuoli, leaving the sea behind, we reach Villa Avellino, the green lung of the town. Located right in the center between the ancient area of Puteoli and the current residential zone, Villa Avellino was once the private garden of a villa, inhabited by several owners. It only became municipal property in the 1980s and is now accessible to all residents. Inside the park, you can still find centuries-old citrus groves and important remains from Roman times. It’s an ideal place for a leisurely walk surrounded by greenery, perfect for relaxation. Continuing beyond Villa Avellino, we visit the Flavian Amphitheatre of Pozzuoli. Not everyone knows that this amphitheater is the third largest in Italy, after the Colosseum and the one in Capua. It was commissioned by Nero and later completed by Vespasian between 69 and 79 AD. Among various attractions, this is where the violent gladiator fights took place, attracting and captivating over 40,000 spectators during the shows. The Sanctuary of San Gennaro is a place of worship not only in the Naples Cathedral but also here in Pozzuoli. The religious building consists of a single nave. The Solfatara of Pozzuoli is a place that bears witness to the tumultuous geological forces of the area. Here, in the heart of the Phlegraean Fields, you can observe an active crater: the Solfatara. The Lake Avernus and the Cave of the Sibyl are places worth visiting outside the city center to delve into the exploration of the mythical “gateway to the underworld.” Lake Avernus, mentioned in Virgil’s Aeneid as the place where Aeneas descended into the underworld. Finally, the Archaeological Park of Cuma is the last must-visit stop on our journey in the land of Puteoli. Cuma is the oldest Greek colony founded in Italy and is the subject of numerous legends, making it an attraction for many visitors, especially for access to the legendary Cave of the Sibyl, one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity. A place steeped in history and mythology, where legends, myths, and narratives converge. Includes the Underground Naples tour. Included: visit Underground Naples with guide and ticket for the Sansevero Chapel 1°/4° day : Napoli 3-night stay with breakfast in a central hotel. 2° day: Capri, Ischia e Procida The islands of the Gulf of Naples are pearls famous all over the world for their beauties, suggestive panoramas and unique naturalistic and cultural characteristics in the world. The visit of Capri includes a walk through the rocky path , the Gardens of Augustus and the legendary via Krupp; Procida, from Terra Murata to Vivara, and the discovery of the Green Island Procida The island in the Gulf of Naples, although the smallest and less known, and consequently less frequented by tourists compared to Ischia and Capri, offers a wide range of attractions that leave even those who visit it amazed, making them wonder why it is not included in the more renowned tourist destinations in Southern Italy. The history of the island is mainly, but not exclusively, concentrated in the charming medieval village of Terra Murata and the nearby Corricella. Particularly interesting is the Abbey of S. Michele, richly furnished and dating back to the year one thousand. In fact, even in Roman times, it is believed that there was an inhabited structure intended for religious worship. Furthermore, the architecture of the island can be defined as “spontaneous” and shows some, albeit