Family twin centre holiday: Pozzuoli and Ischia

Family twin centre holiday: Pozzuoli and Ischia
(11 Nights/12 Days)

from £ 2450 *per person

A ''volcanic'' twin-centre family holiday filled with world-class sights, sandy beaches, thermal springs and an amazing seascape.

  • Accommodation 4* Hotels/Resort
  • Suitable For Families
  • Holiday at a glance Take your family on a geological walk through bubbling mud, fumaroles, volcano craters and hot springs
    Visit world-class sites and crowd-free Roman ruins including Italy's 3rd largest amphitheatre and a submerge city
    Dive, snorkel, swim, tour and relax in the multifaceted island of Ischia
  • Holiday Offers £ 2450 per person based on a family of 4 sharing a Family Suite at the Villa Avellino and 2 double/twin room at the Garden Villa Resort including breakfast and all transfers.
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Family twin centre holiday: Pozzuoli and Ischia

Just a few miles north of Naples, Pozzuoli is an especially great destination inviting visitors to a loaded menu of archaeological discoveries.

Your kids might not relish history lessons at school but snorkeling around a sunken Roman city is something else.  Go to the submerged archeological park of Baia for some diving and snorkeling fun through Roman statues and mosaics.. 

The nearby underground archaeological path of Rione Terra is an altogether an ancient and modern experience - with virtual reality exploration of te ancient Roman life - while budding geologists will love the bubbling mud of La Solfatara, a shallow volcanic crater part of a giant volcano. 

Take a break from all the learning with a picnic by Lake Avernus, a volcanic crater-lake once thought to be the entrance to Hades. It's here the Odysseus meets Elpenor his comrade who went missing after his death on Circe's island.

The best way to get to grips with this ancient town is on a walking tour - there are lots of themes to choose from, whether your crew is into food, archeology or geology. 

Move over to Ischia where the ancient history, volcanic activities and astonishing marine life are enough to inspire any flagging historian, geologist or biologist student.

The largest island of the Bay of Naples has a winning mix of beachy beauty, volcanic activities and ancient history that makes it perfect for a family seaside holiday with brains. 

Visit the Aragonese Castle, displaying different layers of history all the way back when the Greeks made it their colony.  Spend some time on the beach of San Montano, relax at the Negombo Thermal Gardens and get active again with a geological walk among the island's hot springs and fumaroles.
 
Here, you have seven full days, so take it easy and make the most of the tranquil seaside atmosphere.
What’s included
  • Travel planning
  • Private transfers and hydrofoil tickets
  • Bed and Breakfast basis
  • 4 nights sharing a Family Suite at the Hotel Villa Avellino
  • 7 nights sharing 2x double/twin room at the Garden Villas Resort
Optional Add-ons
  • Theatre and sport event tickets
  • Private and group excursions
  • International flights

Itinerary

  1. Day 1-5 Pozzuoli
    Private transfer from Naples airport 

    4 nights on a BB basis sharing a Family Suite at the Hotel Villa Avellino

    The Family Suite spreads over two floors, downstairs: an open plan living room with a double sofa bed; upstairs: a double bedroom and a single bedroom. There are two bathrooms.

    We can help you with
    • Private tour of the Roman ruins of Pozzuoli, Baia and Cuma
    • Tickets for visit to the Rione Terra (Weekends only)
    • Thematic tours of the city of Naples
    • Diving and snorkeling excursions in the Underwater archeological park of Baiae 
    • Private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
    • Archaeo-culinary classes
  2. Day 5-12 Ischia
    Private transfer to the Garden Villas Resort including the hydrofoil ride between Pozzuoli and Ischia.

    7 nights on a BB basis sharing 2 x double/twin Superior room next to each other at the Garden Villas Resort 

    Private transfer to Naples airport including the hydrofoil ride between the ports

    The Superior rooms are between 28 and 33 sqm, they have a patio or balcony overlooking the hotel's gardens. Soft drinks from the minibar are complimentary.

    For more intimacy and exclusivity, the hotel's 2-bedroom Suite has two bathroom and a large sea view terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi. Ask us for price and availability.

    We can help you with
    • Sea kayaking and archaeo-bio snorkeling in the Marine Reserve
    • Walks along fumaroles and hots springs with a geologist
    • Guided visit of the Aragonese Castle and the Greek Museum
    • Bike rental
    • Horse riding

     

Accommodation

Villa Avellino

Villa Avellino

Pozzuoli

Contemporary comforts in historic settings and a convenient base to explore the wonders of the Bay o

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Garden Villas Resort

Garden Villas Resort

Ischia

A great position close to Lacco Ameno's restaurants, bars and beaches and a good choice for spa indu

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Articles

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