DAY 1 – Wednesday - Sept 24th 2025  

ARRIVAL in  NAPLES 

Individual arrivals and check-in: Rooms will be available after 3 p.m., but luggage can be stored safely in a locker room, and check-in formalities can be done upon arrival.

https://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars-hotel-excelsior.html 

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior, via Partenope 48, Lungomare Caracciolo Napoli 80121 Italia

Standard Double Rooms -  Option for DUS or Single Room, including buffet breakfast Rooms (Sea view, Suites etc) are available individually upon request and stay extension.

12:00 Meet on the Hotel terrace / for a welcome drink and tour introduction by the tour Director and Welcome from the Organizers. Prosecco with canapes or an alternative soft drink or coffee.

OPTIONAL PROGRAMME DAY ONE - LUNCH AND TOUR 

1 pm Lunch at a Restaurant on the Waterfront, Antipasti, Choice of Pizza (or pasta or one main) dessert, wine or beer (one serving per person) included, mineral water, coffee.

(no cappuccinos after 11 am in Italy, sorry)

Private Walking Tour The Gold of Naples - Guided tour of Naples treasures 

Starting time 3 pm - total walking Distance approx 2.5 km 

Walking tour through the discovery of some of the most precious hidden treasures of Naples, starting from the Pio Monte della Misericordia, founded by seven young people from Naples in 1601. The historical palace and the church built in the XVII century, still preserve a wide artistic heritage. Among them is one of the best-known masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, as well as a rich group of paintings from different schools and periods. We will continue along the Via dei Tribunali which is similar to the old Decumano of the Roman city and we will visit some masterpieces, such as “Cacciata dei Mercanti dal tempio” of Luca Giornado in the Girolaminis church, the Madonna dell-Arco, the paintings of Mattia Preti in the church of S. Pietro a Majella, the Cristo Velato of Sammartino in the chapel Sansevero a masterpiece of the architecture of 1700.

We will complete the tour with a visit to the Museo delle Gallerie d’Italia di Napoli, to admire the masterpieces of Neapolitan art. 

Return to the Hotel by 6:30  pm, time to relax, check-in and get ready for Dinner.

8:00 PM Dinner at La Bersagliera Restaurant - Seafood Menu (meat and vegetarian alternatives available)

Antipasti, Main course, dessert, including one large glass of  wine per person and mineral water, coffee and limoncello. 

Optional after-dinner stroll to Castel dell’Ovo Island and the Beautiful Neapolitan Waterfront.

DAY 2 – Thursday - SEPT 25th 2025 

NAPLES – CASERTA

8:30 Am Transfer to Caserta - Guided tour of Royal Palace of Caserta and its Park and Gardens

Built to rival Versailles, the Royal Palace of Caserta is the most beautiful Palace in Europe, it surpassed it in elegance and style. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli for King Charles the Bourbon of Naples, who later became Carlos III of Spain,  leaving his throne to his son Ferdinando, it has over 1200 rooms and had 2 miles long gardens decorated with fountains adorned by statues inspired by classical mythology. 

1:00 PM Transfer to Casertavecchia —the old medieval town of Caserta

1:30 PM Lunch in Casertavecchia

The centre of Caserta in the Middle Ages, Casertavecchia is an enchanting medieval village on the slope of the Tifatini Mountains, 4 km northeast of Caserta.

3:00 PM  Transfer to Naples - guided tour of San Gennaro Catacombs and the Rione Sanitá 

The Catacombs of San Gennaro are arranged on two levels that are not superimposed, both characterised by much larger spaces than the more famous Roman catacombs. This is due to the workability and strength of the tuff. The original nucleus of the Catacombs of San Gennaro dates back to the 2nd century AD. It was probably the tomb of a noble family, who then provided spaces for the Christian community. The expansion began in the 4th century AD following the deposition of the remains of St. Agrippinus, the first patron of Naples, to the underground basilica dedicated to him. It consists of a single nave dug out of the tuff, which still preserves a bishop's chair carved into the rock and the altar with an opening, in which the faithful could see and touch the saint's tomb. Followed by the Tour of  The Holy Mile A mile-long route to discover the treasures of Rione Sanità

The Holy Mile (the Miglio Sacro) is a sacred, one-mile-long itinerary, from the tomb of St. Gennaro to his Treasure. This journey of discovery was reopened in 2006 for Naples and Neapolitans, as well as for visitors and tourists from all around the world.

The tour explores Rione Sanità, a district once inhabited by numerous peoples and cultures, from African to Chinese. When crossing the neighbourhood today, the mixture of sounds, colours, and faces confirms that diversity is still at home here. The streets preserve memories of coaches with Popes, kings, and cardinals, from more prosperous times. The churches, more than mere prodigious galleries for worship, provide a place of rest, peace and desire for a better life. To “experience” the Holy Mile means to support the revival of Rione Sanità by affirming its long history and inner chaotic beauty. Welcome to meeting a place where humanism either dies or becomes humanity!

6:30 Pm Return to Hotel, time to relax.

7:30 transfer to Restaurant for dinner Palazzo Petrucci, Posillipo 

Palazzo Petrucci in Naples: a stellar restaurant that surprises the Michelin Guide

Palazzo Petrucci has the best view of the Gulf of Naples. Located on the beach of Posillipo Bay, it is nestled between Mount Vesuvius, the island of Capri, and the Donn’Anna Palace. A breathtaking panorama accompanies the enchantment of a refined cuisine born from the gastronomic tradition of a city that cherishes authentic flavours. Fish, meat, and seasonal vegetables are the ingredients that enhance the sea and land dishes on our menu.

DAY 3 - Friday - SEPT 26th 2025 - NAPLES 

8:00 AM Breakfast and Check out 

9:00 AM meeting Room for Final Greetings 

10:30 Am Walking tour of the Tunnel Borbonico and Stroll to Via Chiaia, Piazza dei Martiri  

13:00 PM Farewell Lunch - Antipasti - Traditional Neapolitan Pasta Ragu, Meatballs and dessert.

One serving of wine per person, mineral water and coffee included. 

2:00 PM OPTIONAL Trip to POMPEI  For those who decide to remain for the weekend, we can offer an excursion to Pompeii - 

3  Pm Transfer to MT Vesuvius / onward transfer to  Pompeii 

Guided tour of Pompeii

Founded in the 7th Century B.C, Pompeii is of great interest for historians. It is said that while Rome gives an insight into the monumental architecture of the Romans, Pompeii illustrates their everyday life.  Pompeii had been a Roman colony since 80BC & prospered with the construction of many large temples, villas & palaces until 63AD, when it was devastated by an earthquake. 

The city had been largely rebuilt when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD & buried the whole city under several layers of molten lava & ash. Approximately two thousand inhabitants were suffocated by the acrid smoke of the eruption & participants will be able to view many of the surviving bodies, frozen in the positions in which they died.

DAY 4 - Saturday - SEPT 27th 2025 

NAPLES - Optional Full day Trip to PROCIDA - 

Ferry Plus local Guida and transportation on the Island, return in the afternoon to Naples, free evening.

Cost per Person (Min 20 paying pax/max 45) Adult 1125.oo euros for a Standard Double Room.

Extra for a Single Room  375 Euros. Offer Valid up to December 20th 2024.

Extra for Lunch and Tour on Day 1 euro 145.oo 

Tour extensions 2 more nights Standard Double Room, excursion to Pompei and Procida - tickets, transportation and guide - euros 795 (with 20 participants, if less price will need to be adjusted) 

Deposit at Time of Booking 20% (Fully Refundable until May 26th)

Up until March 31st, we can modify/add bookings (always with the minimum group number of 20 participants) The maximum number of rooms available is 25 total.

By April 1st we need to have the final numbers, 10% of the rooms booked can be modified with no charge until the balance is due.

Balance (with final numbers update) 60 days before arrival  (July 24th 2025)

For Private tours, Activities, Transportation (private bus with driver) and Skip line Entrances to all attractions, 4-star hotel in BB, CITY TAX not included to be paid directly to hotels, 2 lunches and 2 dinners with drinks as per detail.

Inclusions: The above package is Inclusive of all Tours as described in the itinerary, entrances with priority/reservation and private guiding in English as per itinerary, all transfers per itinerary, private transfers,  plus our assistance 24/7. 

Exclusions: Extra Drinks, Hotel extras and personal expenses, tips.

 Cancellation Policy: To confirm your reservation we only need a 20% fully refundable deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is fully refundable no matter the reason up to 120 days before arrival. 60 Days before arrival payment is due in full. 

From 60 days up to 14 days before starting the tour, 10% of the pax can be cancelled.

Under 14 days not refundable.

We strongly advise buying cancellation travel insurance and medical insurance. 

COST PER PERSON: From €1125 (Single Supplement: €375)

Inclusions:

• Private transportation with air-conditioned van
• English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees
• Accommodation in double room with en-suite bathroom in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
• Meals as per itinerary