b'IN THE SHADOW OF VESUVIUS Scan here POMPEII AND THE PERISHED CITIES OF THE BAY OF NAPLES for the full itinerary2531 October 2025 Historical BackgroundExpert Historian: Tony Wilmott When Vesuvius erupted, pyroclastic debris was hurled more than 814 April 2026 twenty miles into the atmosphere, engulfing the entire Bay of Naples and beyond, killing thousands of people. Pompeii was not the only city to be Expert Historian: Dr Andy Fear destroyed - the inhabitants of all the neighbouring Roman resort cities, 612 May 2026 including Herculaneum and Stabiae, were also completely obliterated. The devastation wrought and the way the volcanic ash sealed and preserved Expert Historian: Dr Simon Elliott everything it engulfed, has fascinated visitors since the first archaeological investigations at Pompeii in 1748. The fact that it has been the most 915 September 2026 famous archaeological site in the world for so long means that centuries Expert Historian: Tony Wilmott worth of repairs and restorations have added their own overlay to the Roman originals. Modern day archaeologists have to sift through not only 713 October 2026 layers of dust and ash to interpret this large city but also the theories and Expert Historian: Dr Simon Elliott presumptions of the excavators that went before them.7 daysActivity Level: 2This comprehensive archaeological tour of the Bay of Naples and the events of AD79 not only includes the well-known and impressive remains of Pompeii and the superbly preserved Herculaneum but also those lesser known, but nonetheless important sites such as the seaside villas of the wealthy at Oplontis, possibly once owned by Poppeia, wife of the Emperor Nero; Stabiae, where the frescoes are amongst the most beautiful found anywhere in the world; Cumae, the first Greek colony on the Italian mainland;Baiae, a fashionable Roman seaside resort, and Pozzuoli, the main port of the earlyRoman Empire.Day 1Fly London to Naples or make your own arrangements to join the tourat the hotel Drive to Pompeii Welcome drink and dinner (6 nights) (B)Day 2 Full day at Poseidonia Paestum Museum incl Tomb of the Diverfresco (B,D)Day 3 Full day at The Phlegraean Fields, Cumae, Baiae, Castello Aragonese(Campi Flegrei museum), Pozzuoli theatre (B,D)Day 4 Full day in Pompeii Dinner at your own expense this evening (B)Day 5 Herculaneum ruins, San Lorenzo Maggiore Catacombs (Roman forumand macellum) in Naples (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 6Ancient Stabiae, Villa San Marco, Villa Arianna and the Villa of Poppea4-star hotels, meals as indicated,at Oplontis (B,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 7National Archaeological Museum Transfer to Naples for returntour manager and expert historianflights home or perhaps extend your stay in Italy (B)throughout, all internal travel,optional travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 95926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 9 22/08/2025 13:34'