With this private tour from Naples you will explore Paestum, a remarkable archaeological site located in Southern Campania, that houses the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. The guided tour includes both the diggings, where you will admire the ancient ruins and artifacts.
In the northern part of Cilento, in Campania, there is Paestum, one of the main centers of Ancient Greece and one of the most precious archaeological pearls in Italy.
Are you ready to discover this fantastic place with a private guided tour? This day trip will depart from Naples, where a private driver will come to pick you up directly at your accommodation in the city, to take you to Paestum. The establishment of the city dates back to 600 BC, when the Greeks settled in this area and founded a city called Poseidonia, which soon became one of the most active in Campania.
In 273 BC the Romans found a colony, changing the name of the city with the current one. During the Roman Empire, Paestum had a long and gradual decline, up to a total abandonment in the eighth century because of floods.
You can admire the stunning ruins of Paestum, this ancient and glorious Greek-Roman city located in Campania region, beautifully preserved over the centuries. Do not worry: you private guide will be at your complete disposal in order to answer to your questions or doubts!
The itinerary includes three Doric temples of the fifth century BC (among the best preserved in the world): the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Poseidon and the Temple of Ceres. In addition, you can visit the amphitheater and the forum, which was the center of social and economic life of the city.
The excellent state of preservation of the ruins of Paestum in Campania region makes them one of the best examples in the world, so that the entire archaeological area of the city has been included in the UNESCO heritage. Visit it thanks to this 2-hour private guided tour! After the end of the tour you will have some free time to spend in the area before returning to Naples by private car.
A short distance from the archaeological complex there is the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, which houses artifacts dated from the seventh century BC including valuable evidence of everyday items, arts and crafts. A must-visit to discover the origins of Paestum.
We also suggest you the Private tour of the centre of Naples with visit of Caravaggio's artworks & Veiled Christ, the Private guided walking tour around the Historic Center of Naples, the Private Tour of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, the Private tour of Capodimonte Museum in Naples with skip the line tickets, the Private 2-hour Guided Tour around the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Private Tour from Naples Port or Centre to Visit the Amalfi Coast and Naples, the Private walking guided tour to Herculaneum archaeological area, the 2-hour Private Walking Tour around Pompeii archaeological site and the Private Tour of Capri and Anacapri, departing from Naples.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
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