Naples Half Day City Highlights Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Naples Cruise pier!
  
• Bilingual English and Italian speaking guide or audioguide (French and Spanish available upon request)!Guided walk of the monuments of Naples!
  
• Sightseeing of Via Caracciolo, Mergellina, and Posillipo!
• Guided walk through the famous street Spaccanapoli, with exterior visits of Gesu Nuovo and Santa Chiara Church!
• Friendly excursion leader!

Naples, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is rich in history. Spend a half day learning some of that history and seeing some of its magnificent sites on this walking and motor coach combo sightseeing excursion.

You will meet your guide at your Naples cruise port to begin your adventure on foot at Piazza Plebiscito. This beautiful plaza is located near the Gulf of Naples and is the site of several historic structures. Shoppers will enjoy visiting the public shopping gallery - Gallery Umberto I - named for the King of Italy. You will also visit The Royal Palace of Naples, which is more than a palace! It is also a museum and historic destination; one of the four residences used by the Bourbon Kings. Today it is home to an exquisite opera house - the Teatro di San Carlo - the oldest continuously active opera house in the world. Before leaving for your next destination, you will walk through Castel Nuovo (the New Castle), a very imposing structure built in the 13th century. As you walk through the Bronze Gates, you enter another place in time.

Time for a bit of relaxation as you board your transportation for an hour-and-a-half sightseeing ride along the panoramic Via Caracciolo. Sit back and have your camera in hand as you drive through Mergellina in the coastal area of Naples, a fishing village famous for its seafood restaurants. You will also drive through Posillipo, the residential section of Naples on the northern coast of the Gulf. There are many houses along the water, each with small piers, as well as the ruins of the Imperial Villa and the landmarks of Villa Rosebery and the residence of the Italian President when he was in Naples.

Now that you are rested, you are ready for another guided walk through Spaccanapoli, the narrow main street that bisects the historic center. The name translates to mean "Naples splitter". There are so many incredible sites along this street. You will visit two of them specifically. The first is an exterior visit to Gesu Nuovo (the New Jesus Church), which was built as a palace in the 15th century. Its 7 chapels contain many beautiful frescos and bronze bas-reliefs. You will also see the exterior of Santa Chiara Church, built in the early 14th century for the wife of Robert, King of Naples. Its walls are reminiscent of a citadel, and today it is home to the convent of the Poor Clares and a community of Grey Friars! The tomb of King Robert is located behind the main altar.

When you have finished exploring the churches, you will be taken back to your Naples cruise port. What a beautiful and inspirational time in Naples!

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Naples Cruise pier
  
• Bilingual English and Italian speaking guide or audioguide (French and Spanish available upon request)
• Guided walk through the monuments of Naples - Piazza Plebiscito, Gallery Umberto I, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, and the New Castel
  
• Sightseeing of Via Caracciolo, Mergellina and Posillipo
• Guided walk through the famous street Spaccanapoli, Gesu Nuovo, and Santa Chiara Church
• Friendly excursion leader

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices are quoted in US dollars.
• The balance must be paid in EUROS only. The total amount in Euros will be shown on your E-Ticket.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Spanish and French guides are available upon request. Please leave a note while making your reservation.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, if the requirements are not met, no refund will be granted.
• There is a minimum of 2 people needed per booking.

Where we meet

For this Naples Half Day City Highlights Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet your local friendly guide inside your Naples cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.