Naples and CampaniaFood&Wine – Culture – History – Art - Nature

1 st Day – Best Of Naples : sightseeing downtown Naples, eating and drinking typical Food and beverage.

Naples history can be traced back over 2,800 years to the eighth century BC when people from the Greek colony of Cumae founded what was then called Parthenope.The name 'Napoli' originates from the greek word Neapolis or “new city. Naples was very important city also during the Roman Empire and the Romans named the region around Naples 'Campania felix' - latin for "fertile countryside".This food, wine and sightseeing tour is designed for people that want to visit the monuments and artworks of Naples with a great local guide as well as taste genuine traditional dishes and wine. All of that is included is a top-rated tour.

Fig. 1 Plebiscito Square Fig. 2 Mergellina

The best ways to discover Naples is by a guided walking Tour Our . Our local guide, Chinese speaking will take you on a fascinating itinerary starting from Maschio Angioino that is one of the most important symbols of Naples, dominating the Municipio Square, and immediately set the tone for the tour by displaying Naples’ royal character and then including some of the city highlights such as the monumental Piazza del Plebiscito, with its fascinatingly domed church, Via Chiaia, Santa Lucia, Piazza del Gesù, Piazza San Domenico, the Duomo, Piazza Bellini and many other great sites.Once reached Castel Dell’ Ovo. This medieval castle provides you with amazing views over the bay of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius and the famous islands of Capri and Ischia.Our walk continues by the San Carlo Theatre, the oldest continuously used opera house in Europe, and the iconic Umberto I shopping-gallery, an Art Deco masterpiece of iron and glass, which displays unparalleled creativity and elegance.Between the landmarks we will stop in some of Naples' most renowned restaurants, pizzerias, cafès, bars, pastry shops, wineries and deli parlours to taste the authentic Neapolitan cuisine and spirits.

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Fig. 3 Maschio Angioino Fig. 4 Naples sightseeing

Naples is like a maze of lively and pictoresque narrow streets and our guided tour will make you save time and make you visit the best. The only way to see the city is by walking, so bring comfortable shoes and camera to take great pictures.

Great guided sightseeing plus lots of delicious food and wine tasting combined.

Fig. 5 Dell'Ovo Castle Fig. 6 Naples view Fig. 7 Narrow streets of historical downtown

Fig. 8 Typical Neapolitan pastry Fig. 9 Spaghetti with tomato Sauce

Fig. 10 Neapolitan Clams

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2 nd Day – Pizza Cooking Class: Learn how to make the original pizza in Naples!

The original Pizza was created in Naples : in particular the Margherita pizza was named after Queen Margherita Teresa Giovanni after her visit to the city in 1889 and you can see the Italian Flag in the Colours, basil for the green, cheese represents the white and red the tomato sauce.You will experience and learn with us how to make real Neapolitan Pizza right in the heart of Naples’ old Pizzeria. Imagine, as well as feel the twenty centuries of history that this Pizzeria must have seen and been a part of. This legendary venue is located in the middle of Naples’ historical center, a Unesco Heritage Site, and is run by local master chefs. You will learn from one of the world’s best pizza Chefs.

We start with visiting a local market to choose the right ingredients to use for our pizza. We will meet the farmers that sell their products every day and every morning at the market.We will also learn about the different varieties and qualities of products they offer. After buying all our ingredients, we will head over to our ovens and make our pizzas with a top-rated chef.

Once you finish making a real Neapolitan Pizza, you will not only eat your pizza but also have opportunities to try, as well as sample other Neapolitan specialties. Naples is also home to amazing coffee and delicious pastries. When the cooking class is finished, you will take a beautiful stroll with our guide through the city center. We will treat you to a variety of famous Neapolitan pastries (e.g.: babà, sfogliatella, pastiera, etc.) at one of Naples’ most historical pastry shops.

You will also get coffee from another historical bar. By the end of the 3.5 hours experience, you will be amazed, delighted, and happy that you learned how to make a Neapolitan pizza in a historical pizzeria. Not only that, but you will be able to take away with you secrets of how to make a delicious pizza in your electric oven at home, as well as some of the best deep fried appetizers you could only imagine.

Fig. 11 Baking Pizza Fig. 12 Fish Street market Fig. 13 Italian Cappuccino

3 rd Day –Costiera Amalfitana

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Discover one of Italy's most charming areas and beautiful sceneries on this off-the-beaten-tracks tour, diving into the historical traditions and local flavours to spoil your taste buds!!!! Our traditional food tour starts from your hotel, moving from Naples To Amalfi.

A chinese speaking driver will take you on this fabulous experience on the Amalfi Coast and its breath-taking panoramas above Sorrento surrounded by green hills. Our first stop will be in a striking old olive-press in Sant’Agnello, we will walk along the cultivation areas, the old mills, learn the oil manifacturing process and taste different types of oil, like the oil spiced with oranges or savoured with dark chocolate.

Fig. 14 Amalfi Sightseeing Fig. 15 Coastline of Amalfi Fig. 16 Amalfi Cathedral

Next we go to Sant’Agata dei due Golfi, a small borough of Massa Lubrense which overlooks the gulf of Naples and Salerno and faces the Isle of Capri, rich of Lemons gardens where the lemon liqueur “Limoncello” has long since been produced.

We will stop in the square of the old “Schiazzano” hamlet, in a typical restaurant located in an old XVIII century palace. Here you will learn the secrets to make the best Pizza ever, doing a pizza maker and cooking Pizza with all the ingredients: water flavours.. ”heart” and then you will also eat homemade cakes made by Lucio's wife ( the pizza maker) and drink local wine.Another stop will be in Sorrento at a charming “ Salumeria” ( deli/restaurant) full of local aromas and flavours and great delicacies like “parmigiana di melanzane” (eggplants), prosciutto and many kinds of typical cheeses where you will see how to make a good Mozzarella, also at home. You will taste it stuffed with vegetables and served with homemade wine and "Limoncello" made by Masaniello's wife

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Fig. 17 Different variety of "Limoncello" liquors Fig. 18 Tyical Lemons of Sorrento Fig. 19 Sightseeing of "Costiera Amalfitana"

4 th Day – Ruins of Pompeii

From “Costiera Amalfitana” we will visit The Ruins Of Pompeii.Pompeii, an ancient Roman city an UNESCO World Heritage Site, since 1997. The town was once a sprawling metropolis of shops, luxury residences, restaurants, bathhouses, and brothels.

The archaeological excavations of Pompeii represent extraordinary evidence of the history of Ancient Rome. These excavations with their incredible state of preservation are able to tell its visitors a tragic but absolutely fascinating story. Here, time stopped in 79 A.D., when as a result of the powerful eruption of the volcano Vesuvius, ashes and lava covered the streets, buildings and inhabitants of this city, erasing it forever.You will walk its streets, following in the footsteps of its residents, some of whom are immortalized in startling plaster casts at the precise moment of their death.Here you can admire the forum, once the center of political and social life in the city. Visit the buildings and houses to admire the decorations, mosaics, paintings and everyday objects."Pompeiian red" a classical red color take is original name from the color of red frescoes from Pompeii an d in particular form those found in the so-called "Villa of the Mysteries", in which an enigmatic set of figures perform arcane rituals on a scarlet background. Ate the end of the day will move to the Farm “Quaglia” where we wil spend the night in a top value rooms.

Fig. 20 Pompeii and Vesuvio Vulcano Fig. 21 Main street of Ancient roman city Of Pompeii

5 th Day – Typical farmhouse of Cilento countryside and Mozzarella Experience and Winery

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The Farm "Quaglia" is our base camp and residence where our host will be hosted.From the small and typical village of "Roccadaspide" you can visit the old greek ruins of "Paestum" and explore the real "Cilento" region experienses full of history and amazing landscape , rivers , seaside and caves.The farm has its small productions of extra virgin olive oil production and wine; in addition to these, guests can also taste cheese, salami, olive oil and pickles.

Fig. 22 "Quagla" FarmHouse Fig. 23 Rooms of the Residence Fig. 24 Typical Products of the Farmhouse

Food and drink experiences:This Italian region is very famous because the Local producst : extra olive oil, fruits and vegetable, and legumes are the base ingredients of the famous and Healthy “Mediterrean Diet”.Winery farm tour: we will visit a wine factory , to taste the local typical wine and enjoy a light lunch with a wine expert who will be at your disposal for demonstration and suggestions. The wine tasting among a wide range of wines takes place both in the vineyards and inside the cottage, right in combination with typical dishes of the region cooked with organic and local ingredients

Buffalo mozzarella organic Farm tour: the tour includes seeing the buffalo , the milking and the cheese production as well as leather shop and museum of farm tools. The experience finish with a tasting of the fresh buffalo Mozarella . You can also taste gelato, coffee and to buy products. we can arrange the experience in one day and adapt it on request

Fig. 25 "Cilento" region Vineyards" Fig. 26 The making of Mozzarella cheese Fig. 27 Buffalo

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5 th Day – Historycal Experience in Paestum

We will move from Farmhous and in half an hour we will reach “Paestum”.Paestum is one of the best preserved sites of the entire “Magna Grecia” ( “The Great Greece” as was named South Italy during ancient Greek domination) , this important archaeological site, included in the list of World Heritage Sites, it is worth seeing for its numerous monuments and temples. Of exceptional value is the National Archaeological Museum with masterpieces discovered in numerous excavations: 33 metopes of the chapel, the frescoes in the Tomb of the Diver, the statue of Zeus.Paestum is located in the northern part of the Cilento area, a territory that is a perfect synthesis of nature, art, history, typical and unique flavours in the Mediterranean.

Fig. 28 Paestum "Temple" Fig. 29 "Fresco" of ancient Greek Villa of Paestum" Fig. 30 Temple of "Paestum"

A guided tour in Paestum includes the monuments within the fence of the excavations, the Museum, which houses the famous Tomb of the Diver and around the walls.The entrances to the excavations are three: the main one is along the old road, in front of the Temple of Neptune, the second from the ancient Gate of Justice in the southern side of the walls and the third is near the Museum; If you then add the tours to the Tower of Paestum and the Temple of Hera,the visit takes approx a whole day.

Notes:The tour can be customized with other experiences and visit to other places of Naples and Campania regionMinimum 8 partecipantsTour could be from 3 to 7 days – High Quality level

The package include: Private coach for all ground transfers as in the program; Chinese speaking escort guide throughout your stay in Italy; Accommodation and breakfast in a 4/5-stars hotel (double room) or typical Farmhouse Meals in restaurants as in the program (course meal excluding drinks) Authorised local guide service as in the program; Entrance fees as in the program.

Not included in the package: Flight from/to China

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All the organisation will be supported from local certified travel agencies that can respond to all the requests about Flights and Visa if needed.

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