Phlegrean Fields

Tour description

The Phlegraean Fields (from the Greek phlego, “to burn”) are a place of profound and ancient fascination. Fumaroles, thermal waters, active and extinct volcanoes and lakes inhabit this charming slice of heaven. Live a unique experience to explore one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks. The journey from Naples to the Phlegraean Fields is short but full of surprises. Along the way you will stop at the active volcano Solfatara where you will be able to walk around and inside the crater, between geyser of sulphurous steam and bubbling mud. One of the highlights of this tour is the Flavian Amphiteatre, where you can explore the underside of this once-thriving stadium and wander through the gladiators’ quarters.

Then visit the ancient Greek colony of Cumae and his Oracle Temple of the “Sybil” where the prophetess revealed to Aeneas his destiny as founder of Rome. On the way back to Naples admire the ancient ruins of Baia, a fashionable coastal resort and site of summer villas of Julius Caesar and Nero. You can view the crumbled structures and preserved statuary of the city through glass-bottomed boats, snorkelling, or even scuba diving.

Let’s go to explore the hidden secrets of this charming place

• 08:00 / 09:00 Pickup range from Naples
• 09:00 Drive to Cuma
• 09:00 / 10:00 Free time to visit the ruins
• 10:00 Drive to Baia
• 10:30 Drive along the coast with photo stops
• 11:30 Drive to Pozzuoli
• 12:00 / 13:00 Visit Pozzuoli, Rione Terra and the Amphitheater
• 13:00 / 14:00 Free time for lunch
• 14:00 Drive to Solfatara
• 14:30 / 15:30 Free time to walk inside Solfatara
• 15:30 Drive to Naples
• 16:00 Arrival in Naples