Suggested itineraries
The islands of the Gulf of Naples
The blue waters of the Gulf of Naples are bounded in the North by the Phlegrean islands of Procida and Ischia and in the South by the legendary Capri. Ischia and Procida, with its satellite islet Vivara, are all of volcanic origin. Ischia is the youngest of the islands in volcanic terms, the most recent eruption being in 1302. Since Roman times, over centuries, visitors had been coming here to experience the curative benefits of the volcanic...
The Golden Mile
Masterpieces of the late Baroque period appear one after another along the ancient Via Regia which leads from Naples to Portici. The road, known as the "Miglio d'Oro" or golden mile, accompanies us on a journey through scenery of quite incomparable beauty: in the enchanting setting of the Gulf of Naples, where the great Mount Vesuvius reigns supreme. A total of some one hundred and twenty two villas form the Association of Vesuvian...
Irpinia land of wolves and ancient culinary traditions
Irpinia, the province of Avellino, is a magnificent display of ancient deciduous woods, rich pasture land, and tree covered hills, so much so that one might easily mistake this lush and fertile land for a mountainous valley of central Europe. Instead, we are in Campania, close to where the regions of Puglia and Molise meet. The enchanting medieval town of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, is famous for the production of one of Irpinia's most loved...
