Pompeii by High-speed Train from Rome with Cooking Class & Lunch

12 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Travel to Pompeii from Rome in a flash by high-speed rail and visit the extraordinary lost city buried in ash since 79 AD, followed by a pasta masterclass with the formidable Mt. Vesuvius as the backdrop. This day trip from Rome is guaranteed to leave you with memories of a lifetime! Experience a world frozen in time as you stroll along the cobblestone ancient roads where perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, residences, public baths, and even brothels remain! Take in the tragic plaster casts of the Pompeiians who were immortalized on that devastating day. Travel to a nearby venue and meet your local host, a home chef and true master of the local cuisine. Learn how to prepare authentic Italian pasta and enjoy a feast along with fellow travellers and of course plenty of local wine! Cooking in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius with a local expert is sure to become the highpoint of your Italy travels!

Itinerary

Meet at Termini Station for your departure by Rail

Travel by High-speed Rail to Naples

Meet your local guide for a briefing on the tour itinerary

Short ride by air-conditioned coach to the archeological area at Pompeii.

Enjoy a 2.5 hour guided tour exploring the details of this one-of-a-kind ancient city while uncovering moments of terror frozen in time, death postures, and ruins unchanged from almost two millennia ago. Stroll along the ancient streets where perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, private and communal residences, public baths, and yes, even brothels remain! See plaster casts of the Pompeiians who were immortalized on that tragic day.

Travel to a nearby venue for your cooking experience and lunch

Gather under a large gazebo, roll up your sleeves and begin learning the art of Italian pasta from start to finish. Learn about the culinary prowess of the Campania region and understand why the simplest and most genuine ingredients take center stage. Discover how authentic Italian pasta is prepared and served, and the reward for your hard work will be to enjoy a feast along with fellow travellers and of course plenty of local wine! Cooking in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius with a local expert is sure to become the highpoint of your Italy travels!

Enjoy a short transfer back to the train station for your return journey to Rome

Board the high-speed train for Rome

Rail segment: Naples to Rome