Arriving in Pompeii, you will meet the agronomist that will open the gates of areas to you that are usually closed to the public and where the Mastroberardino grapes are planted. You will learn about and see the wine techniques of 2,000 years ago. You will explore an ancient cantina where the Pompeians were conserving the wine in large barrels and other amazing pieces of art. Following this exclusive visit, your guide will show you around the main Pompeii's sites covering the lesser-known areas. There a flourishing civilization, buried for 1,700 years, has been brought to life again, and you can see how the citizens lived, loved, worked, played, ate, drank and died. The mosaic floors and the brilliant frescoes which so delighted the Pompeians shine forth; the baths and theatres, the wrestling ground and the luxurious villas with their gardens, even plaster casts of the locals at the moment of asphyxiation are there for your inspection.

Just outside Pompeii excavations, you will visit a local cameo factory before continuing with an hour ride through the Italian countryside bound for the Mastroberardino winery to visit the ancient cantina from 1878 with its beautiful frescos on the roof and all the different wines of the Mastroberardino production. You will learn about the modern methods of the wine production and see the private cellar of the Mastroberardino family before enjoying a buffet lunch accompanied by a wine tasting of 3 different wines. After a 1.5-hour drive, you will return to the ship in Naples.

After lunch at a typical local restaurant, visit the Augustus Gardens and be dazzled by the breathtaking colors. Be sure not to miss this wonderful photo opportunity! Then, you'll have some free time to explore the famous "Piazzetta." Stroll through the narrow streets, visit the shops, relax in an outdoor cafe, and enjoy the ambience of this square. Transfer from Capri to Marina Grande to board the jetfoil for the return trip to Naples. There will be a short walk back to the ship.

Your coach will wind its way along the Amalfi Coast passing by Vietri sul Mare onto the autostrada towards the ruins of Pompeii. Visit the extensive ruins of Pompeii, site of one of the most famous excavations in the world. Your visit to Pompeii will include the same highlights as described in NP03 (Exploration of Pompeii). You will then board your coach for the return drive to your ship. Time permitting; you'll stop at a cameo factory to see how this delicate work is done before driving back to the ship.

Enjoy a short orientation drive of the city, which highlights will include Castel Nuovo, San Carlo Opera House, Umberto Gallery, the former Royal Palace and the Castle of the Egg overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Stop at a typical Neapolitan Pizzeria to sample the real thing. Pizza was invented in Naples in 1830 and it tastes different here than anywhere else.

After visiting this unusual phenomenon, descend along the narrow paths to the parking lot and proceed to Pompeii. Once in Pompeii, enjoy a complimentary soft drink before entering the excavation site. Pompeii is possibly the most famous excavation in the world. There a flourishing civilization, buried for 1,700 years, has been brought to life again and where you can see how the citizens of the greatest empire the world has ever known lived and loved, worked and played, ate and drank and died. Entering Pompeii by the Sea Gate you are soon in the Agora, surrounded by temples, porticoes and law courts. Time permitting; you'll stop at a cameo factory where you will have the opportunity to observe local artisans at work in their century old tradition en route back to the ship.

Join a local shuttle and drive to a local lido on the beach. Your guide will designate a meeting time and place and then you will be on your own for approximately 3 hours. You can use the changing rooms and will have the opportunity to relax on the beach, taste the cuisine of the local restaurant or have a cappuccino on the panoramic terrace. A complimentary sun-bed and beach umbrella will be provided for you. After a relaxing day, re-board the coach for the return trip to the ship in Naples.