NAPLES CITY HALF MARATHON 2024

Half Marathon Naples

If you like the idea of running by the sea, with Vesuvius in the background, and passing through the most atmospheric points of the city, the Naples City Half Marathon 2024 is the race for you!

In the heart of the Mediterranean, the city of Naples welcomes running enthusiasts from all over the world for its annual Half Marathon.

A race set amonf the beauties of Naples

On 25 February, 2024, the Naples City Half Marathon will be held in the beautiful city of Campania. This stunning half marathon, 21 kilometres long, will start at 09:00 from Viale Kennedy and will take its runners from Posillipo to Mergellina, from Via Caracciolo to Maschio Angioino, and lastly on to Mostra d’Oltremare Fuorigrotta.

Certified by the European and international federations which guarantee the quality of both the route and organisation, it represents an excellent opportunity for running enthusiasts to test their limits and improve their personal records.

The Naples Half Marathon also offers the opportunity to participate in the non-competitive x2 relay, enabling runners to experience the race as part of a team to better tackle the distance. The race thus becomes an experience of collaboration and mutual support.

Through the passing of the baton and encouragement along the way, runners can share in the joy of the race and motivate each other to reach the finish line, also accompanied by the enthusiasm of the local audience.

To ensure constant support for all participants, refreshment points will be placed along the route where runners can refresh and recharge their batteries. Fresh water, drinks and sports bars will be provided to enable participants to keep up their pace and tackle the distance with vigour.

 

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Naples City Half Marathon

Eleventh edition

This year marks the eleventh edition of the event. This important anniversary underlines not only the event’s longevity, but also its growing popularity and prominence in the road running landscape

More than 3,000 runners, both local and international, have already registered for the event, confirming the Naples Half Marathon as one of the most anticipated races in the city’s sports calendar and beyond. A first step towards preparing the Neapolitan capital for one of the most anticipated events of the coming years: Naples, European Capital of Sport 2026.

This event involves the entire community every year and the audience is an integral part of the show. Along the way, enthusiastic spectators motivate and cheer on the runners, helping to create a festive atmosphere and fuelling the participants’ energy reserves.

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The race

How to participate

To take part in the race, you must be at least 18 years old and fill out the appropriate form on the event website.

After paying the registration fee, you will be provided with the location of the pick-up point so you can pick up your “race kit” prior to the event.

For runners who do particularly well during the event, there are multiple awards and recognitions. In particular, trophies and cash prizes for the top finishers in the various age and gender categories. In addition, there are medals for all those who finish the race.

To celebrate the proud and sporty soul of the city, this year, at the end of the race, runners will be presented with a splendid Finisher Medal. Born of the imagination of the young artist Gabriele D’Annunzio, Napoli Running is inspired by the city’s great passion as Italian football champions, resulting in a medal reminiscent of the Scudetto. Against a backdrop of the iconic Piazza Plebiscito, it also features the tricolour, symbol of the entire country.

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Naples Finisher Medal

Family run & friends

Family Run & Friends is an immersive experience designed for the whole family. A race open to all, without classification, which will be held on the Neapolitan promenade on 24th February. This is a race suitable for all ages, designed to promote physical activity in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

An opportunity for grandparents, parents, children and four-legged friends to share enjoyment and well-being. A festive and cheerful atmosphere, full of music, colourful balloons and an inviting aroma of street food. A moment to enjoy with your loved ones taking in the picturesque streets of the city and a wonderful view of the sea.

The 2024 edition of the Naples Half Marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for all those who take part. In addition to the race, runners and everybody participating in the event will also have the opportunity to explore one of the most captivating cities of the moment, savouring its culture, history and cuisine!

How to get Mostra d’Oltremare

From Capodichino Airport: you can get on Alibus to Piazza Garibaldi. Then  get on “Linea 2” Underground, direction Pozzuoli , Campi Flegrei, your stop will be “Campi Flegrei”.

From Naples Station: you can get on “Linea 2” Underground, direction Pozzuoli, your stop will be “Campi Flegrei”.

By car: enter “tangenziale”, direction Pozzuoli. After about 10 km you will find the exit “Fuorigrotta”. Keep left and you will find Mostra d’Oltremare on the right.

If you don’t like waiting and prefer a personalised service, with our “Transfer & Tour” service you can easily reach Fuorigrotta or any other part of the city quickly and safely!

Contact us for a free quote and we will provide you with all the assistance you need to plan your transfers and maybe even find the time to visit other incredible places like Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast !

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INCLUSIVE POMPEII: WHEELCHAIR RENTAL AVAILABLE FROM TODAY

Pompeii

The ancient city of Pompeii, one of the most visited sites in the world, is preparing to welcome even more visitors.

Founded in the 7th century BC, it was hit hard by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buried under a layer of ash and lapilli, the rooms and objects of the time have been surprisingly preserved.

Excavations began in the 18th century, revealing an extraordinary insight into Roman daily life. Pompeii was indeed a flourishing commercial and cultural centre, with luxurious residences, temples and theatres.

Barrier-free route

Its history, marked by the tragedy of the eruption, continues to fascinate and inspire millions of tourists. Visitors from all over the world flock to explore the well-preserved ruins, admire the frescoes and mosaics, and walk along the cobbled streets that tell stories of a bygone era.

To ensure a unique and accessible experience for all, the possibility of reserving wheelchairs has been introduced; these can be collected directly at the entrance of the archaeological site. In this way, people with mobility difficulties will be able to move within the walls of ancient Pompeii, following a special route.

 

WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

Inclusive Pompeii

 

How to rent a wheelchair in Pompeii

The new possibility of renting a wheelchair in Pompeii has been implemented to meet the needs of visitors with mobility problems.

To take advantage of this new service and reserve one of the 6 wheelchairs made available by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, simply send an email to the information office pompei.info@cultura.gov.it or call +39 0818575347. At the moment of collection, which is possible both from Piazza Esedra and from Piazza Anfiteatro, you will need to show your ID.

 

Pompeii's director

First test for Gabriel Zuchtriegel

Freedom to explore… in small steps

By offering the possibility to rent a wheelchair, all visitors will finally have the freedom to explore the ancient Roman city without barriers. Of course, there is still a long way to go, as park director general Gabriel Zuchtriegel emphasises. In fact, after personally testing the new wheelchairs on the path for the disabled, he said he was able to complete the entire journey without ever having to get off, but noted some critical points along the way.

Therefore, as emphasised by Zuchtriegel himself, the next goal will be to improve and expand the already existing routes for the disabled. The aim will be to offer everyone the possibility of a complete and enveloping experience among the ruins of ancient Pompeii.

 

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Amphitheater Square

 

How to reach the Pompeii excavations

From Capodichino Airport: take the Alibus service with a stop in Piazza Garibaldi. From there take the Circumvesuviana train in the direction of Sorrento, then get off at “Pompei Scavi”.

From Naples Central Station: take the Circumvesuviana train towards Sorrento, then get off at the “Pompei Scavi” stop.

By car: from Naples take the A3 motorway (Naples – Salerno) heading south. After about 25 km you will find the exit Pompei Scavi. Turn left and after .

If you don’t like waiting and prefer a personalised service, with our “Transfer & Tour” service you can easily reach Pompeii or any other part of the city quickly and safely!

Contact us for a free quote and we will provide you with all the assistance you need to plan your transfers and maybe even find the time to visit other incredible places like Mt Vesuvius or the Amalfi Coast !

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Covid-19: Back to travel safely

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After over a year from the first Covid infections, we seem to be seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Despite the discovery of new variants of the virus, the arrival of vaccines has brought new stimulus to travellers and, consequently, the hope to the entire tourism sector which, in this crazy year, has recorded average losses of 60% (in the hotel and NCC world, even peaks of 90%).The hope is to be able to travel safely throughout Europe by July, thus avoiding a second year of restrictions that would be fatal for many tourism companies. Meanwhile, in Italy, from June 21st, the ‘technical trials’ for a return to normality will begin!

Travel within Europe

In Europe, the massive vaccination campaign initially promised to all EU member countries is beginning to take shape and, as reported by Le Figaro, 70% of the population is expected to be vaccinated by July.

It has also been confirmed that the European ‘vaccination passport’ (green pass) is available  from this week, so that people can finally travel safely!

 

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vaccination campaign

Travel within Italy

While we wait for the progress of the vaccinations of the European neighbours, from 21 July Italy will ‘restart’ with almost all white regions (with the exception of D’Aosta Valley, still yellow):

Based on the Covid risk of contagion, Italy is once again divided by colour:

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map updated to 21 July 2021

It is not yet clear who will be the body in charge of issuing the national PASS, but certainly, in order to apply for it, it will be necessary to prove that you have either:

– been vaccinated

– tested negative to a PCR test within the previous 48 hours

– recovered from Covid within the last 180 days

Travel within Campania

After having been declared an yellow zone on 26 April, Campania is white from 21 July. Then is possible to travel safely and return to travel in Campania. Now you can visit all Neapolitan museums, archaeological sites such as Pompeii-Herculaneum and take trips to the fascinating Amalfi Coast!

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restrictions updated to 21 July 2021

Here you can check if your “Tourist Trip” is allowed by current legislation!

Travel insurance

For some that have started traveling again in 2021, it feels as if it was their first time going on a trip! We have seen a slow and steady increase in travel compared to last year. However, flexibility has been key to make travel easier while making sure everyone is safe. Depending on the country and circumstances regarding COVID-19 cases, some travel regulations can change from one day to the next. Travel insurance is something that some consider because it could save you time and money. Some policies can cover trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical expenses, and even issues with baggage. If you’re looking for alternatives and a backup plan, make sure to compare so you can get the best travel insurance coverage and that can secure your future trip plans.

Tour in Campania

Discover the Campania region with our Tours: from today many new outdoor and eco-sustainable excursions such as the Via Francigena and the Path of the Gods!

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Procida – Italy’s Capital of Culture in 2022

Procida

Procida is to be the official Italian capital of culture in 2022. A few days ago, the Chairman of the Jury Panel,  Stefano Baia Curoni announced the verdict to the Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Dario Franceschini.

To the ringing slogan “culture never isolates”, this small Mediterranean island (just over 10,000 inhabitants), beat off the other 10 Italian finalists to become the first small town to be chosen as the Italian capital of culture. Becouse, till now the other culture capitals have always been regional or provincial capitals.

Procida will take over from Parma, which, due to the pandemic,had its title extended through 2021.

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Port of Procida

Programme

Visit the event’s official website of “Procida Italian capital of culture 2022” to see the rich range of event and cultural programme which includes:

44 cultural projects

330 days of planning

240 artists

40 original works

8 regenerated cultural spaces

Everything will be categorised in line with  fivethemed areas or contexts:

– Procida invents.Organising and planning art-related events: exhibitions, cinema, performances and site-specific installations.

– Procida inspires. Projects that that focus on and celebrate the island as a source of inspiration, both as a real place and as a space for the imaginary.

– Procida includes. Social inclusion projects which exploit the languages of art as instruments of expression. These highlight emarginated individuals in relation to the community.

– Procida innovates. Schemes and projects to promote the relationship between culture and innovation. The idea is to confront and compare Italian innovators in general with local innovators, part of a strategic rethinkingof Procida’s own cultural heritage.

– Procida learns. Projects to promote strengthening education, schools and teachers through the creation of open partnerships. These seek to involveeveryone in both the public and private sections of society

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Procida view

 

The jury panel announced Procida’s victory with this statement

“Procida’s cultural project presents elements of attractiveness and quality at an excellent level and context of regional public and private support is well structured. The heritage and landscape aspects of the site are outstanding. The laboratory dimension, which includes social aspects of technological dissemination, while dedicated to the Tyrrhenian islands, is relevant to all small Mediterranean islands. Certainly, thanks to the combination of these factors, this project could bring about a genuine boost to  the area and represent a model for sustainable processes of culturally-based development in Italy’s  islands and coastal areas.
In conclusion the Procida project is also imbued with a poetic message, a vision of culture that from the small reality of the island extends outwards as a wish for us all, to all of Italy and the Mediterraneanin the difficult months ahead.”

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D’avalos Palace in Procida

Curosities of Procida Italian capital of culture 2022

Procida is the smallest of the three island pearls of the Gulf of Naples. Of volcanic origin, Procida was probably the first Neapolitan island to be inhabited. In fact, archaeological shows that as early as the 16th-15th centuries BC, the small island of Vivara (now uninhabited) was chosen as a residence by Mycenaean colonists.

Procida Town Municipality has dedicated one week of the year to culture for many years. In fact, the literary prize dedicated to the famed writer Elsa Morante is awarded during Procida Culture Week, established long before Procida was chosen as culture capital.

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Vivara island

How to get to Procida

From Capo International Airport: you can get on Alibus to Piazzale Immacolatella Nuova. Then you can choose a ferry to Porta di Massa or continue to Molo Beverello, where you can take a hydrofoil to Procida.

From Central Station in Naples: you can get on Alibus to Piazzale Immacolatella Nuova (follow Airport tips) or you can get on any train to Campi Flegrei and your stop will be Municipio Square station and walk to the port.

By car: enter in A3 highway, take the gate “Napoli Centro/Porto”. Keep right and take the gate “Porto”.

If you don’t want to follow timetables and wait for trains and buses and prefer a personalised service according to your needs, you can easy get to Posillipo using our “transfer” or every part of the City in a quick and safe way.

Contact us to get your free quote and we will give you all the assistance you need to schedule your movements as better as we can!

You could even have spare time to visit places as Pompei or Amalfi Coast!

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Covid: border updates for safe trips

Europe travel

In these times of uncertainty when Covid seems to dominate everything, Italy is trying hard to regain a semblance of normality. After lockdown, even single day trips seem more tempting than ever. Unfortunately, the extension of the official state of emergency to October 15 and the flaring up of new hotspots around Italy do not look too encouraging.

It has been estimated that lockdown, economic uncertainty and the intermittent opening and closure of borders, will cause Italy to lose around 10% of its GDP this year. Much of this downturn will be felt in tourism which is already registering record losses of close to 50%.

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Colosseum – Rome

Moving around Italy

Lockdown ended on May 18 and Phase 2 kicked in on June 3, the date Italy regained free movement throughout the nation. This has contributed to a kind of localised rediscovery of Italy by Italians; indeed, out-of-town excursions and last-minute holidays are offsetting, albeit partially, the huge losses generated by the lack of foreign tourists.

To escape the much feared crowds, there has been a surge in hikes along lesser known trails. This excellent form of leisure offers a much safer alternative to crowded, and often poorly monitored locations. It is no coincidence that Italy’s Touring Club has just launched a new program entitled “Walks and Routes” and even the UK’s “The Guardian” recently published an article on Italy’s most beautiful hiking trails and walkways.

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Prefer the less traveled paths

European Borders

Come ormai noto, le frontiere Europee sono aperte dal 15 Luglio per tutti i paesi Schengen. Pertanto, con l’augurio di rivitalizzare l’economia e rilanciare un turismo ormai allo stremo, la Commissione Europea ha attivato una “piattaforma delle frontiere” . Da qui sarà possibile monitorare in tempo reale i vari aggiornamenti sui confini interni che potrebbero subire modifiche in base ai contagi da Covid. In questo modo (si spera) si potrà viaggiare in sicurezza ed evitare luoghi a rischio e/o quarantene forzate.

European borders have been open since 15 July for all Schengen countries. In an effort to revitalise the economy through a  relaunch of the practically collapsed  tourism industry, the European Commission has activated a special borders website. This allows you to monitor updates on internal borders subject to changes in the levels of Covid contagions, in real time. The hope is  that people can now travel safely and avoid places at risk or subject to forced quarantine.

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Travel smarter

Incoming Europe

As for non-European tourism, in addition to the United Kingdom (never excluded) these nations have been given a green light: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. China is under special surveillance: its tourists will only be able to come to Europe when the principle of reciprocity is applied. USA and Brazil (the two countries most affected), together with Russia, Turkey and Israel, remain blacklisted.

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Choose the safest destinations

Travel between USA and Italy

On August 6, USA Today , reported that  the US State Department has lifted “maximum alert state” for its citizens, and is therefore allowing  authorised travel to certain European countries. Sadly, however, just Croatia and Turkey are currently willing to host Americans.

Despite high praise from the New York Times of July 31 for the excellent management of the pandemic after the initial uncertainty, I regret to say that Italy is still at Level 3 (Veneto and Lombardy 4). Here below is the updated COVID-19 list from the US department. It shows the respective alert levels assigned to each country.

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USA Travel Advisory Levels

Tour in Campania

If you want to discover splendid paths such as the Valle delle Ferriere, the Path of the Gods, the Crapolla Fjord and many others, you just have to contact us and we will plan together a personalized itinerary.

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Drink up Campania: Naples and Posillipo

Punto panoramico di Napoli
Naples and Posillipo

Naples is full of legends and myths and its history goes far to the ancient times.

Romans have always respected Naples and a greek colony and they have always given the city a certain kind of autonomy .

The first greek settlement, Palepoli, took place on Megaride  and on Echia Mount.  Namely a little island where you can still find Castel dell’Ovo and actual Pizzofalcone.

Some centuries later, the Greek decided to move to the New City, Neapolis, aka Spaccanapoli. Its position made all travellers dream during centuries.

As it is very easy to get to the historical centre by foot or by public transport, we will focused on different places but they do still enjoy a timeless charm.

Castello di Napoli

Castel dell’Ovo in Napoli

What to see

On Posillipo Hill, you can see beautiful buildings built during the 18th century. One example above all is Palazzo Donn’Anna, built as a wish of Anna Carafa ( viceroy Ramiro Nunez de Guzman’s wife) and commissioned to Cosimo Fanzago. It remained incomplete for several issues but it has great charm because it is collocated among sea and different ancient roman ruins.

Palazzo storico di Napoli

If you keep going to Pozzuoli you can find Gaiola, a tiny island that maybe it used to be edge of the promontory and separated as a will of Lucullo.

Gaiola has a sinister charm, all the owners died in strange and misterious ways, now it is the head office of Gaiola Onlus, a centre of interdisciplinary studies that works for scientific publication regarding “Parco sommerso della Gaiola” and its naturalistic and archaeological wealth.

Luogo balneare di Napoli

For all the people who want to have some air we can also suggest to go to Parco Virgiliano. Here you can enjoy a wonderful landscape to the Gulf of Naples and Campi Flegrei, rich in history and myth.

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How to get to Posillipo

From Capodichino Airport: you can get on Alibus to Piazza Garibaldi. Then  get on linea 2 Underground, direction Campi Flegrei, your stop will be Mergellina station and then n° 140 bus.

From Naples Station: you can get on any train to Campi Flegrei and your stop will be Mergellina station  and get on n° 140 bus.

By car: enter “tangenziale”, direction Pozzuoli, get out in Vomero and follow directions to Via CIlea. Carry on to Corso Europa, then Via Manzoni and drive the road to Posillipo Hill.

If you don’t want to follow timetables and wait for trains and buses and prefer a personalised service according to your needs, you can easy get to Posillipo using our “transfer” or every part of the City in a quick and safe way.

Contact us to get your free quote and we will give you all the assistance you need to schedule your movements as better as we can!

You could even have spare time to visit places as Pompeii or Amalfi Coast!

If you are curious to discover these and many other interesting destinations in our beautiful city, all you have to do is click here and choose your next destination!

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reopening the frontiers… and not only for leisure!

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In Italy, the month of June brought many new things. We were among the first to open the borders to European countries and to restore travel between regions without mandatory self-certification to circulate. By the end of the month, with a few small exceptions, we should see the return to the total reopening of the Schengen area. From July 1st, the European Union will open its borders to tourists from 15 countries, but not to travelers from the United States, Brazil or Russia.

Of course, the entire tourism sector (13% of the national GDP) is doing everything it can to recover, at least in part, during an increasingly disappointing season, but we need to be sure that vacation travelers want to visit (contrasted with business trips, congresses and company meetings). In this case, beyond the desire for normality, the desire to enrich their professional experience and refine their skillsis there.

Our main clientele has always been that of leisure tourism, but in the last two years we have often faced, with more than satisfactory results, with the MICE sector and among these experiences, the one I remember with the most pleasureconcerns a small group coming from the Netherlands. It was necessary to accompany some Dutch managers in search of the “perfect” location where to organize their Neapolitan corporate event.

Customized and personalized itineraries

Leading the unusual little group was Iris De Brouwer, a Dutch writer/teacher/blogger, in love with Naples thanks to the excellent work done by her husband, Peppe Renzuto Iodice, a proud Neapolitan who, after 12 years in Holland, returned with his family to his beloved city.Their aim was to share the beauty and deep culture of Naples.

Obviously, there is no lack of stereotypes on either side and I must confess that even the I, while waiting for them with the name sign at the airport, was expecting the classic business executives, all strutting around and clothed, with that cold and detached approach that is often (mistakenly) associated with Northern European people. What I found instead, of course, was a very nice group, eager to discover all the hidden beauties of our beautiful city.

Leisure in Naples

Vineyard of Mt Vesuvius

Our itinerary included two historical villas, a wine tour on the slopes of Vesuvius and a visit to an artGallery in the heart of the Sanità district.

Villa Volpicelli

The first stop was Villa Volpicelli, a historical residence located in the famous Posillipo district. There is historical evidence of the Villa since 1629, in the view of Naples by the engraver Baratta but its current name was “only” taken in 1884, when it was purchased for the modest sum of fifty-one thousand lire by the Neapolitan nobleman Raffele Volpicelli. Today the residence is famous not only for its splendid hanging gardens, but also for hosting the outdoor filming of the famous Neapolitan soap opera “Un posto al Sole” (A Place in the Sun) and renamed Villa Palladini for the occasion.

Neapolitan Villa

Villa Volpicelli

Villa Lucia

The second location was Villa Lucia, a former Bourbon residence in Pompeian style located in the heart of the Vomero hills. Born as a place of prayer for Benedictine fathers at the end of the 16th century, it was completely renovated in 1816 by the court architect Antonio Niccoliniat the behest of Ferdinand IV. A picturesque view of the Gulf of Naples is not easy to get to, with a road full of hairpin bends so narrow that practically every 50 meters we had to stop and check that our van did not hit or slip into the 19th century canals used for rainwater runoff.

Panoramic Villas

Villa Lucia

Wine Tour

The next day we were on to a beautiful vineyard on the slopes of Vesuvius, famous for the production of Lacryma Cristi. After a pleasant walk through the vineyards, the excursion ended on the splendid terrace where we had a light lunch and various wine tastings (unfortunately, only water for the driver).

light lunch and wine tasting

Wine Tasting

The last stop of the day was Michele Iodice’s art gallery in the Sanitàdistrict, where the famous Neapolitan artist set up a sculpture workshop with hundreds of works of art in a former 19th century tuff quarry.

If you are curious to discover these and many other interesting destinations in our beautiful city, all you have to do is click here and choose your next destination!

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Naples Pass…Your key to the city of Naples

Starting from today we are official dealers of ” The Naples Pass “… your key to the city of Naples! With the practical guide of the Naples Pass, you will know how to reach every sight, its opening hours and where to find it on the map, so you will not waste time, planning your day.

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