Phlegrean Fields
Tour Description
GUIDED TOUR of PHLEGREAN FIELDS
This volcanic region extends west of Naples on the bay of Pozzuoli from Capo Posillipo to Capo Miseno.
In the first century A.D .it was considered the most chic area in the Roman empire, where patricians, senators, emperors and generals spent their holidays.
Surrounded by volcanic lakes, it is the source of many legends, most of all that of Cumaean Sibyl, a priestess important in ancient Roman legend.
The areas to visit include: ancient Cuma, Pozzuoli, one of the most important and prosperous Roman ports in the Mediterranean, Baia, a Roman thermal site and Miseno, the site of the homonymous fleet in imperial times.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS FOR GUIDED VISITS:
POZZUOLI
- Archaeological site of Cuma, with a breathtaking view and the famous “Cumaean Sybil’s cave" of Greek-Roman origin
- Flavian amphitheatre
- Serapeam or Macellum (ancient market site)
- Rione Terra and "Temple-Cathedral" of Pozzuoli (on request)
- The Solfatara, an active flat volcanic crater with spectacular fumaroles
BACOLI
- Visit one of the most important Roman thermal sites
- Archaeological museum of the "Campi Flegrei" in the castle of Baia (on request)
- Visit underwater Baia (on request)
- The "Piscina Mirabilis", the most spectacular cistern of the Roman empire
- Any entrance fees are not included in the tour price
- Given the variety of excursion sites, tours will be half-day (about 3 hours) or full-day (7/8 hours) depending on your interests
DRESS CODE/USEFUL INFORMATION:
Sunglasses, sunhat, sun protection cream, comfortable shoes, water, camera, backpacks no larger than 30 x 30 x 15 cm, photocopy of ID / passport for 12 -25 age group.
