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SUMMARY:Hiking Southern Italy: Islands & Fire in the Land of the Gods
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to an extraordinary springtime journey through the rich ancient history\, breathtaking volcanic landscapes\, and legendary food and wine culture of southern Italy and Sicily. Led by archaeologist Crispin Corrado\, this thoughtfully paced program combines exceptional archaeological exploration with five rewarding hikes through some of the Mediterranean’s most dramatic scenery. Travel among active and dormant volcanoes\, walk ancient paths overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea\, and discover remarkable sites that illuminate the ancient Roman world\, all while enjoying distinctive four-star accommodations\, excellent regional cuisine\, expert local guides\, and the seamless support of a professional tour manager throughout. \nHighlights include:\n• Pompeii\, one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites\, destroyed (but also preserved!) by the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79\n• Hiking the trail of Vesuvius National Park to the crater\, with amazing views over the whole Gulf of Naples\n• A breathtaking hike along the “Path of the Gods\,” on the Sorrento Peninsula\, with views of the Tyrrhenian Sea\n• A ferry ride to the fabled island of Capri to hike along fragrant trails to Roman Emperor Tiberius’ Villa Jovis\n• A visit to the Naples Archaeological Museum\, which houses one of the world’s finest collections of Greco-Roman art and artifacts\n• A private boat ride to Stromboli\, the most active volcano in Europe\, erupting at intervals of approximately 15 minutes\n• A hike to the top of Vulcano\, viewing numerous volcanic phenomena\, including smoke clouds\, vapor spouts\, and sulphuric mud holes \nThis tour requires an elevated level of fitness\, please see the what to expect section in the brochure
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CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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