Paestum full day - free walk

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Discover the Ancient Magnificence of Paestum and Velia on an Unforgettable Day! A journey through the millennial history of Campania, exploring the archeological heritage of Paestum and Velia. Starting from the Amalfi Coast, your adventure begins among the imposing Doric temples of Paestum, led by experts who will unveil fascinating stories. MORNING - PAESTUM: Explore temples such as the majestic Temple of Neptune and the Temple of Ceres, admiring the well-preserved ruins and discovering the life of the ancient city. LUNCH: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savouring typical dishes of Campania cuisine to recharge your energy. AFTERNOON - VELIA: Head to Velia in the afternoon, exploring the ruins of the ancient city of Elea. Admire the main street, walls and harbour with breathtaking views along the coast. RETURN TO SUNSET: The tour ends with the return along the Amalfi Coast at sunset, giving you a magical experience.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Included in the tour itinerary is a stop for lunch (excluded from the ticket price) with tasting of local products such as buffalo mozzarella, pizza, local dishes
Archaeological Park of Paestum
Archaeological Park of Elea - Velia

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel, B&B or holiday home that can be reached by car; where this is not possible we will pick up the guests as close as possible to the customer's address.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The experience will take you to the hill of temples of ancient Paestum. Free excursion of 2 hours in the beauty of the temples erected in honor of the Greek deities. Passage to the museum of archaeological history of the temples and the settled civilization of Paestum.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The ancient city of Elea, which derives its name from the local spring Hyele, was founded around 540 BC. by a group of exiles from the Greek city of Phocaea, in present-day Turkey, occupied by the Persians. The visit route, equipped with educational panels, begins from the lower city, where most of the buildings date back to the Hellenistic and Roman ages. The entrance path runs alongside the 5 km long city wall, built as early as the 6th century BC. In front of the walls is a necropolis from the imperial age (1st – 2nd century AD) of which individual burials and funerary enclosures are visible in the inside which various depositions were collected.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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