Amalfi Coast Tour

Amalfi Coast Tour

Amalfi Coast Tour

🌊 Explore the Beauty of the Amalfi Coast: Private Driver Tour 🚗💨

Ready to embark on a journey along one of Italy's most stunning coastlines? My exclusive Amalfi Coast tour with a private driver offers an unforgettable experience, allowing you to discover the breathtaking beauty and charm of this coastal paradise at your own pace.

🚗 Your Private Chauffeur:
Sit back, relax, and let experienced and professional drivers guide you along the winding roads of the Amalfi Coast. The vehicle ensures comfort and style as you traverse picturesque villages, scenic cliffs, and azure waters.

🌅 Highlights of the Tour:
🏞️ Positano: Begin your adventure in the enchanting village of Positano, known for its pastel-colored buildings cascading down the cliffside. Explore narrow streets lined with boutiques, cafes, and artisan shops, or simply soak in the panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

🏰 Amalfi: Next, journey to the historic town of Amalfi, once a maritime superpower in the Middle Ages. Discover the grandeur of its cathedral, stroll along the bustling piazza, and savor the flavors of local cuisine at seaside restaurants.

🏖️ Ravello: Conclude your tour with a visit to the hilltop town of Ravello, renowned for its stunning gardens, medieval architecture, and sweeping vistas. Explore the iconic Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, where lush landscapes blend seamlessly with breathtaking panoramas.

🍇 Wine, Olive Oil, and Limoncello Tastings: Indulge your senses with a delightful culinary experience! Along the way, immerse yourself in the flavors of the region with tastings of locally-produced wine, exquisite olive oil, and the famous Amalfi Coast limoncello. Savor the essence of the Mediterranean as you sample the finest offerings of the region.

🎉 Customize Your Experience:
Tailor your Amalfi Coast adventure to suit your preferences! Whether you're seeking relaxation, cultural immersion, or gastronomic delights, my private driver tour offers flexibility and personalized service to ensure an unforgettable experience.

📅 Book Your Journey:
Escape the ordinary and indulge in the splendor of the Amalfi Coast with my exclusive private driver tour. Contact me today to plan your itinerary, and let us create memories that will last a lifetime.

🌐 Reach out to me directly for booking inquiries and more information. Your Amalfi Coast adventure awaits! 🌊🚗✨ info@roman-gateway.com

Capri Tour

Capri Tour

 

We will start our Capri tour from Marina Grande Sea Port  where we will board a bus to Anacapri. From here we will take the chairlift to the summit of Monte Solaro, where you can enjoy the most spectacular views of the Bay of Naples.

From there we will descend the slope by by chairlift. If we decide to walk (estimated 30 minutes), we will take a moment to visit the hermitage of Cetrella.

At Anacapri we have choice between two distinctive sights.

The baroque church of St. Michael noted for for it’s marvelous XVII century hand painted ceramic tile floors. Every inch of the church’s floor is covered with. grand scene depicting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. A modest fee is required for entry.

Your other choice is the Villa San Michele, a house museum created by the 19th century Swedish writer and physician Axel Muthe, which boasts one of the island’s most panoramic views.

Afterwards we will take back a bus to Capri and stroll down the Via Camerelle, famous for its luxury shops and designer fashion boutiques which line the street. When you’ve had your fill of window shopping, continue along the Via Tragara until reaching the breathtaking scenic overlook facing the world-famous Faraglioni rock formations. After taking in their splendor. turn around and descend to the port by Funicular Train, then back to the mainland via hydrofoil.

Tour length: 7 ore

If you are staying in Sorrento or Naples and want to organize a Capri day trip, you can take the ferryboat to go to the island.

Another option is a private boat that take you to and from the island, which I can arrange. This allows you to enjoy a relaxed and flexible trip to island, visit the renowned Blue Grotto and swim in the waters of Mediterranean Sea.

I can also arrange trips to Capri from Rome.

Pompeii Tour

Pompeii Tour

🌋 Unearth the Mysteries of Pompeii: Experience a Journey Through Time! 🏛️

Step into the ancient world with our immersive Pompeii tour, where history comes to life amidst the ruins of a once-thriving Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Join me for an unforgettable adventure as we explore the captivating wonders of Pompeii!

🌟 Highlights of the Tour:
🔥 Witness the Tragic Beauty of Vesuvius: Stand in awe as you gaze upon the mighty silhouette of Mount Vesuvius, the infamous volcano whose eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii beneath layers of ash and pumice. Learn about the cataclysmic event that forever altered the course of history.

🏛️ Explore Ancient Streets: Wander through the remarkably preserved streets of Pompeii, where ancient Roman life unfolds before your eyes. Marvel at the intricately designed villas, temples, and public buildings that once thrived amidst the bustling cityscape.

🎭 Discover Vibrant Frescoes: Admire the vibrant frescoes adorning the walls of Pompeii’s houses and buildings, offering glimpses into the daily lives, myths, and beliefs of its inhabitants. Experience the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era, preserved for centuries beneath the volcanic ash.

🕰️ Step into Roman Life: Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of ancient Pompeii as our expert guides transport you back in time. From the bustling forum to the tranquil gardens, experience the rich tapestry of Roman culture and society firsthand.

🔍 Uncover Hidden Treasures: Delve into the lesser-known corners of Pompeii, where hidden gems and untold stories await discovery. From forgotten alleyways to secret gardens, each step reveals new wonders and mysteries of this ancient city.

🎟️ Book Your Adventure:
Don’t miss your chance to explore the wonders of Pompeii with me! Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey through time that will leave you spellbound. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, my Pompeii tour promises an unforgettable experience for all.

🌐 Contact me directly to book your tour. Join me as we uncover the secrets of Pompeii together! 🌋🏛️✨ info@roman-gateway.com

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One day in Naples

One day in Naples

One day in Naples

Once arrived at the train station, we will make our way through the unruly traffic, honking horns, locals shouting in thick dialect across alleys lined with wet laundry, shrines to the Madonna with blue neon and plastic flowers set into palazzo walls, churches decorated with carved skulls, women squeezed into their shirts and spike heels, helmetless teenagers on mopeds racing the wrong way down slippery one-way streets – It will be immediately clear that two ancient forces drive this unbelievable chaos of a city: life and death.

Everywhere the smell of coffee – our first stop will be in a Coffee bar to try it and the delicious pastries as sfogliatella, babà, pastiera.

Second stop the old part fo the city called SpaccaNapoli, from the Italian word spaccare to split, after the ancient street slicing down the middle of the old city first settled by the Greeks.

The greeks founded the city in 8th century b.c. and used the underground tufa-rock as building material. That’s the reason why you can visit the underground galleries network used as quarry by Greeks, as an acqueduct by Romans and as an escape way during the Second World War.
During our day trip this will be our third stop!

The old part of the citiy has incredible churches to visit as St. Chiara, San Domenico, The Jesuit Church but  is, first of all, the shrine of two great wonders of Naples: Caravaggio’s Seven Acts of Mercy in the Pio Monte della Misericordia surely one of the strangest and most breathtaking paintings in all of art history, a weird chiaroscuro tableau that unites an old man suckling a woman’s breast, a disembodied pair of dirty feet, men in armor struggling in the semidarkness, and high above them a mother and child and two angels, Neapolitan boys really, who cling to each other midfall in a strange and tender embrace.

And the San Severo Chapel – Masonic-inspired baroque chapel that we’ll find Giuseppe Sanmartino’s incredible sculpture, Cristo velato (Veiled Christ), its marble veil so realistic that it’s tempting to try to lift it and view Christ underneath. This fourth stop will leave you breathless.

Our fifth stop the Cathedral of Naples (Duomo) with San Gennaro Chapel.
The treasure of San Gennaro is said to rival Britain’s Crown Jewels and those of the Russian tsars in value. It includes a bishop’s mitre encrusted in stones, and a large necklace composed of thousands of gems, donated by many crowned heads of Europe.

Our sixth stop the famous main square Piazza del Plebiscito with the Royal Palace and the great view over the bay and the volcano Vesuvio.

We will end on Castel dell’Ovo that is the oldest standing fortification in Naples.

 


Photo reference: Baku, Vikashegde via Wikimedia Commons and Nunzia Marlino

Your Travel and Tours pictures

Your Travel and Tours pictures

Pictures of your tours

I am not a professional photographer but I do love taking pictures.

It’s my passion!

Aaron Siskind once said “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything”.

For this reason I will so glad to take pictures of you, family and friends during the tours with my camera.

I will  try to immortalize the best moments of your stay in Italy.

It will be like a little souvenir to bring home.

The service is complimentary.

Herculaneum Tour

Herculaneum Tour

Day trip to Ercolano

Lying more than 50 feet below the present-day town of Ercolano, the ruins of Herculaneum are set among the acres of greenhouses that make this area one of Europe’s principal flower-growing centers.

In AD 79 the gigantic eruption of Vesuvius, which also destroyed Pompeii, buried the town under a tide of volcanic mud. The semiliquid mass seeped into the crevices and niches of every building, covering household objects, enveloping textiles and wood — and sealing all in a compact, airtight tomb.

Excavation began in 1738 under King Charles of Bourbon, using the technique of underground tunnels. Digging was interrupted but recommenced in 1828, continuing into the following century. Today less than half of Herculaneum has been excavated. With contemporary Ercolano and the unlovely Resina Quarter sitting on top of the site, progress is limited.

We will start our discovery from the ancient shoreline, overviewing the whole city, including part of the beach. We will continue along the old streets visiting the beautiful preserved houses with their inner frescos and furniture as well as the Baths, restaurants and laundries.

 


Photo reference: Mentnafunangann, Wikimedia Commons