In the Shadow of Vesuvius: Pompeii, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
Pompeii, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast
Oct 19 - 29, 2010
Trace the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations and explore the timeless legacy of the Roman empire
Starting at $4,995
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  • This tour is one of our Smithsonian Journeys Signature tours and is designed for small groups of 24 Smithsonian travelers. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by one of our exceptional Smithsonian Study Leaders, all top experts in their fields.
  • As an archaeologist and a resident of southern Italy, Federico Poole will bring special insight to your journey. Federico has worked on a variety of archaeological sites in the Campania region and specializes in the humanities as a translator.
  • Take an exclusive tour of Pompeii, including sites not generally open to the public.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Roman Antiquities Collection at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
  • Meet with an expert for a guided tour of ancient Stabiae, a largely unexplored archaeological site of luxury villas that were destroyed by Vesuvius.
  • Gain insight into the moods of Vesuvius as you gaze down into the crater of the volcano with a geological expert.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites in Italy:
    • The Historic Center of Naples
    • The Archaeological Areas of Pompeii and Herculaneum
    • The Amalfi Coast
    • The Archaeological site of Paestum
    • To see a complete list of all our tours featuring World Heritage sites, click here.