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Explore the well-preserved Greek ruins at Paestum on this private tour. See the Doric temples, the markets, forum, and amphitheater of the ancient Greek settlement as you learn about the life of the people who lived there. After touring the site, pay a visit to the National Archeological Museum with great works of art from the Magna Greece region.

A concentrate for those who are curious to learn more about the majolica production of Vietri sul mare ceramics and its tradition. You will have a broad overview and you will experiment with various techniques.

You will find a guide, a new friend, a local friend, able to make you fully experience the city of Salerno.

The contact with clay: transforming the material with your own hands and creating a shape is fun and exciting. To experience one of the most ancient techniques is to immerse yourself in the very history of our town, a town with an ancient ceramic tradition.

The Tour Certosa of Padula and Joe Petrosino is a full-day itinerary in the Vallo di Diano that will guide you to discover one of the main Carthusian monasteries of Italy in Padula, the birthplace of Joe Petrosino. We start our tour at the Certosa di San Lorenzo, also known as the Certosa di Padula. The monastery, founded in 1306 by the San Severino family, is the largest in Italy, with an area of ​​51,500 m2 and has the largest cloister in the world built between 1500 and 1700, with an area of ​​12,000 m2. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and inside you can appreciate the library, reachable with a wonderful helical staircase, the large cloister, the monumental elliptical staircase, the prior's quardo. The whole Certosa di Padula is surrounded by the park and wonderful gardens. Lunch Included After the walk inside the Certosa di San Lorenzo, you will be our guests for a typical lunch in a restaurant. In the early afternoon we visit Joe Petrosino's childhood home, today an appreciable museum. Known as the Italian Sherlock Holmes, not everyone knows that Joe Petrosino was born in Padula in 1860. He then moved to New York City and joined the New York Police Department in 1883 and was promoted by President Roosevelt to investigative sergeant in charge of the NYPD's homicide division. When he was promoted to lieutenant, he investigated the criminal activities of the mafia. His investigations are recognized by all as heroic deeds, so much so that several books, screenplays and films have been dedicated to him, as well as a park in New York City. During his investigations on the mafia, in Sicily in Palermo, he was assassinated in 1909. At the end of the day our Tour Certosa di Padula and Joe Petrosino also ends, when we will take you back to the Hotel. A tour not to be missed in a pleasant combination of Culture, History and Legality.

The ways of taste more than a simple tour, it is a real journey to discover the knowledge and flavors of this magnificent land that is Cilento. I designed and realized this tour to share with you the excellences of this territory, between history, culture and gastronomy. I have selected the best companies of wines, extra virgin olive oil, buffalo mozzarella and Cilento white fig and you will discover the history of each one, you will visit the working environments, but above all you will delight your palate with products with unique flavors. I will also tell you a story from 2500 years ago, thanks to a guided tour of the archaeological site of the ancient Greek-Roman city of Paestum and the treasures preserved in the National Museum. Only at the end of this tour, away from stress, and enjoying the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, can you say that you have really known and discovered a rich and pristine land, a true human destination: the Cilento!

See two of southern Italy’s most popular destinations when you embark on a full-day, private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Meet your guide directly at the Salerno port, or at your local accommodation, and travel first to Pompeii. Upon arrival, you’ll go on an extensive tour of the sprawling archaeological site, and will learn how Mt. Vesuvius leveled the Roman city in 79 AD. Then, return to your vehicle and head to the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to explore both Ravello and Amalfi.

It is fun to work together and share tools. Working with clay there will be a way to tell the production cycle of majolica and, for the little ones, to put into practice some notion of geometry and basic physics.

In the archaeological site of Paestum it is possible to admire some wonderful examples of Greek architecture, among the better preserved in Southern Italy. The best examples are the three Doric style temples: the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Ceres and the Basilica. An expert guide will accompany visitors to discover the 2,500-year-old religious architecture, on a journey beyond the confines of time. Followed by a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, in which the most important examples of Greek art are preserved. Inside the museum you can admire the elements that served as decoration of the temples and some of the most beautiful painted tombs of Campania. The Tomb of the Diver, kept in perfect conditions, fascinates hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Get an intimate look at the stunning Amalfi Coast on this day cruise from Positano. Led by an expert skipper, glide past the Emerald Grotto sea cave in Conca dei Marini, the Furore fjord, and the fishing village of Praiano, marveling at the UNESCO-listed seashore as you go. Hop off the boat for a dip or some time to snorkel, and explore the town of Ravello or Amalfi at your leisure. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour to ensure a more personal experience.

Paestum is an ancient city of Magna Grecia called by the founders Poseidonia and later Paestum by the Romans in honor of Poseidon, but very devoted to Athena and Hera. The guided tour will take you to admire three temples, the first, that of Hera, also called Basilica is the oldest, in Doric style, with impressive dimensions. Later we will visit the largest temple, that of Poseidon, also called Neptune, comparable to the temple of Zeus in Olympia, a majestic wonder in Doric style built in 460 BC. with a double order of columns and you are in the front. The tour continues with the discovery of the third temple, that of Ceres. Along the Via Sacra there will be the opportunity to see the Roman Forum and the Amphitheater. After the ruins of Paestum, the tour will end at the National Archaeological Museum. On the cover plate you can admire a naked man diving, suspended in the air, thrown from a trampoline about to enter a body of water.

*** START TIME IS US EST *** What was Italy like before the rise of ancient Rome? Find out on our immersive virtual tour of mysterious Paestum, one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites far from the average tourist’s radar. Founded in the 6th century BC by sea-worshipping Greek settlers known as the Poseidonians, Paestum boasts three extraordinarily well-preserved Greek temples whose massive and beautiful forms speak hauntingly of a distant world. Join local guide Andrea to trace the fascinating story of this remote colony, from its rise to one of southern Italy’s most important cities to decline & conquer at the hands of the newly powerful Roman Empire. We’ll be virtually wandering through the ruins & poring over ancient frescoes, mosaics & artefacts that offer a vivid window into the splendours of antiquity. Our immersive Paestum virtual tour is a great chance to see a hidden side of Italy’s ancient heritage - book your place today!

Just north of modern seaside Paestrum sits a major city of the Greek, Lucanian and Roman periods. Although anyone can walk through the ruins of Paestrum, most visitors are not experienced classicists, and a licensed tour guide can bring the city’s amphitheater, civic buildings, and residential ruins alive. Learn about the site’s unique art and architecture from your art historian guide, and take photos that preserve your memory of the day for years to come.

Join us on a walking tour in the historical center of Salerno. Salernum was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C. but the most important period for the city was in the middle ages. After the destruction of the Roman Empire in Italy the Lombards created a dukedom in Campania and Salerno became its capital. In this time Salerno was one of the most important cities of the Mediterrenean sea, Here was founded the first Medical School around the end of the 9th century A. D. We will go to discover the history and the architecture of the medieval time with a visit into the Cathedral of Saint Matthew, a spectacular example of Arab-Norman architecture. This church also contains a beautiful crypt in Baroque style.

A unique place to admire the architecture, art and culture of Ancient Greece. In addition to the illustrated places, you can decide whether or not to visit a wonderful panoramic point.

Paestum is one of the most important italian archeological sites. Hear a guided tour that will take you in some of the best preserved ruins, architecture and monuments of the Greek world, such as the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), the temple of Ceres and the Basilica dating from the 6th Century. In the museum you can admire the Tomb of the Diver, a magnificent example of a Greek painting representing a funeral banquet. The tomb depicts a young man diving into the water is considered one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea. This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization. We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus. In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago. Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the UNESCO. ***The first and the third monday of every month the National Museum is closed***

This tour offers an easy and comfortable way to visit Pompeii archaeological site departing from Salerno city. Pick up door to door, expert drivers and knowledgeable guides will care about you providing an all inclusive service. We will also buy admission for you in order to make you skip the line. Just enjoy it !

Take a private tour from the Amalfi or Sorrento Coast to the ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Join a professional guide at the ruins for a walking tour, and take in the stunning panoramas.

Our Tour 1943 Operation Avalanche Salerno is an immersive itinerary in one of the most important pages in the history of Italy. We will trace what history remembers as the largest military maneuver in the Mediterranean, second only to the Normandy landing in 1944. Our guided tour starts at the Museum of Operation Avalanche in Eboli. After visiting the museum, we pass to the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Salerno, where 1,847 British, American and Canadian soldiers are buried, as well as from South Africa, India, New Zealand and Africa. We then head towards the Amalfi Coast and reach the city of Maiori. Here we stop on the beach where the allied forces land and then we drive to the Chiunzi Pass, where we begin our trek towards Monte Sant'Angelo and Monte Finestra, retracing the footsteps of the soldiers. The trekking tour will end in Cava de’ Tirreni. A tour not to be missed in a jump into the past of the history of Italy.

UNESCO heritage listed since 1997, Pompeii needs no introduction. Buried under a layer of volcanic ash and pumice,. Accidentally rediscovered in 1748 by a group of explorers that were surprised to find a detailed archaeological excavations On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit a rich commercial city , home to more than 10.000 inhabitants, that offer an intimate look at Roman life . Elegant houses , small factories and artisans shops, taverns and cafes, and brothels and bathhouses, and open marketplace. You can relieve artistic vivacity of Forum , the perfect acoustic of ‘’Teatro Grande’’, the Gladiator’s Gym, the ingenious system of thermal baths , and visit the ‘’Lupanare’’ with erotic frescoes, and obviously the fascinating cast of human bodies. 1,5 hour tour on Vesuvius with only the driver.

Departure from your accommodation. Visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more. Return to your accommodation

Hire your own personal driver for an easy, convenient way to visit Pompeii from anywhere on the Amalfi Coast. You'll be chauffeured directly from your hotel to the entrance of the legendary ruins, where you can explore on your own or get help arranging a private archaeologist guide. Stay long as you like without being rushed, while your driver waits to whisk you back to the coast.

Medieval Gaeta The quarter of Medieval Gaeta is steeped in history and rich in ancient monuments.  During the Middle Ages Gaeta was a fortified settlement, and flourishing port which carried out trade with countries in the eastern Mediterranean.  It was built on the rocky peninsular of Monte Orlando. Gaeta went on to evolve into an autonomous maritime Duchy ruled by Giovanni I of Gaeta and then the Docibile family for several generations. The young king of Naples, Ladislao di Durazzo took refuge at Gaeta and here in 1381 he  married his young bride Costanza Chiaramonte. Indeed many of the street names of the medieval quarter reflect Gaeta’s eventful history.