Italy Family - Around the Bay of Naples Itinerary

Welcome to Italy! Arrive in the beautiful city of Naples and settle in to comfortable accommodation. Perhaps take a stroll by the waterfront, explore the Piazza del Plebiscito or head out for a family meal at a close-by trattoria for a first taste of delicious Neapolitan cuisine. Take a train the next morning to the base of Mt Vesuvius and climb the most famous volcano on earth - don't worry, it's dormant! Then, tour the fascinating preserved city of Herculaneum to learn how people lived here around 2,000 years ago.

We take a short train this morning to Ercolano and visit the ancient site of Herculaneum. Often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour, Pompeii. It too was destroyed in a river of mud from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Spend some time exploring the streets, galleries and ancient sites of Naples, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Then, head across the glorious Bay of Naples to the island of Capri, a sought-after resort since Roman times. With dramatic coastlines, winding roads, fragrant citrus groves, quaint villages and stylish shops and cafes, Capri is a place of diverse beauty and there are an endless amount of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Be mesmerised by the Blue Grotto, a luminescent cave accessed by row boat, and then enjoy free time to soak up as much of Italian island life as possible.

Visit the atmospheric Roman ruins of Herculaneum and of Pompeii preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore Naples, the home of Pizza and relax in Sorrento, surrounded by lemon trees and Olive groves. Take a day trip to Capri and discover the Blue Grotto in a small boat.

Visit the atmospheric Roman ruins of Herculaneum and of Pompeii preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore Naples, the home of Pizza and relax in Sorrento, surrounded by lemon trees and Olive groves. Take a day trip to Capri and discover the Blue Grotto in a small boat.

Today is volcano day, we will visit Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption before walking to the summit of Vesuvius and even peering deep down in to the stunning crater, the source of the chaos you witnessed in the morning and at Herculaneum

Today has been deliberately left free so we can decide what to do - explore the area further or, if we don’t want to stray too far afield, soak up the atmosphere of our surroundings.

Head back into lovely Sorrento and say 'ciao' to a wonderful Italian family holiday.