Even if you have been to a lot of Italian cities, nothing gives you the charm of colorful Naples. Snuggled in the shadows of the ill-famed, dormant volcano Mount Vesuvius, Naples is the 3rd largest city in Italy. Placed in Italy’s Campania region, Naples is about 2 hours south of Rome on the Bay of Naples. One of the oldest cities in the world the history here in Naples is deeply established and tourists here will relish a wealth of culture, art, food, architecture and some of the most well-preserved ancient Roman relics. No doubt, Naples is an absorbing city with a distinctive character and definitely one not to be missed.

Start your day tour from Rome to Naples with a pickup from the station. Once aboard in the car, relax on the journey south to the Campania province and look for sights like the Abbey of Montecassino. As you travel, listen to tales regarding the vibrant southern Italian region and Mt Vesuvius. Take in views of the shore as you pass along the road from Mergellina Port to the fishing village of Santa Lucia.

Drive to Naples’ historic center to witness Piazza del Plebiscito and its wonderful collection a memorial. Learn snippets of history regarding Naples Royal Palace, the 3 Bourbon palaces as well as the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola - a cathedral with eye-catching colonnades. Other Naples attractions can be seen during the trip include Galleria Umberto I, Teatro di San Carlo and Castle Nuovo.

Leave the city and tour further south toward Mount Vesuvius. Pass through towns like Ercolano – home of the age-old site of Herculaneum – and also Torre Annunziata and Torre del Greco. Stop in Pompeii for lunch at a local eatery, then visit Pompeii’s UNESCO- listen to ruins on two-hour trip.

Learn how the city got buried beneath a sea of volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius as you appreciate the excavations of memorial such as the 5,000-seater Teatro Grande. Finally, come back to your car and enjoy your trip back to Rome. Your day tour from Rome to Naples concludes with a drop-off in Rome.