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Italian Adventures
Seismicity and Steam
A 4 day intriguing and exciting introductory tour of Vesuvius, Naples and surrounding volcanic areas, whilst also allowing time to experience first hand the well preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which were dramatically buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79.
Day 1
Arrive and transfer to friendly hotel, where a welcome drink and discussion about the forthcoming schedule is planned.
Day 2
A visit to Vesuvius to enjoy the views over Naples and the bay followed by a visit to the Roman town of Herculaneum buried by the well documented eruption of A.D.79.
Day 3
Today we will begin with a visit to Campi Flegrei, to the west of Naples, to witness unique examples of 'bradyseism'. In the afternoon we will visit nearby Solfatara to experience and examine the bubbling mud pools and steam vents found there.
Day 4
This morning we will visit the famous site of Pompeii which has been exceptionally well preserved following the volcanic eruption nearly two thousand years ago.
The tour will conclude after lunch.
