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ITINERARY II
Underwater archaeology, diving and archaeological parks

In collaboration with Gaiola Center for Interdisciplinary studies and the Super intendancy for archaeology of Naples and Caserta provinces.

A stroll in the history, trough former ancient roman’s territories. Gaiola and Trentaremi, suggestive places that allow a view of the ancient underwater city through boat cruises and diving.
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Option a
Trentaremi, Gaiola e Banco della Cavallara

In collaboration with Gaiola Center for Interdisciplinary studies

30 Gaiola
31 Trentaremi
32 Banco della Cavallara
34 Cape Posillipo
35 Pausilypon Archaeological park

 

BASIC INFORMATION

Starting Point:
Cape Posillipo – Gaiola Slope

Defined path Gaiola – Trentaremi and Banco della Cavallara

Description o the several options:
Snorkeling and diving for those who want to experience the true essence of this sea, exploring every inch and peculiarity. The Gaiola Center for Interdisciplinary studies has planned a series of snorkeling path which are accessible to everybody, with different degrees of difficulty and lasting time. Those go from Marechiaro to Trentaremi within the Gaiola underwater park area.
Boat Cruises available.
Sail-boat:
All the coastal area can be explored on board of a 12 meters Sail-boat, starting from Castel dell’Ovo to Nisida volcanic island trough, Gaiola underwater park.
Ferry:
The cruise is expressly dedicated to Gaiola protected marine area, it is held entirely within the territory of the archeological area. From mariner’s village to Trentaremi starting from Gaiola harbor.
Trekking (on request):
Three itineraries on the tracks of ancient roman’s Posillipo. From Kings Valley to Gaiola and from Seiano to Marechiaro village, trough Pausilypon, overlooking at Gaiola.
Contacts:
The Gaiola Center for Interdisciplinary studies
Timing:
The whole day


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Suggested Period Summertime
Itinerary type young sportive people (hardly suitable for disabled and handicapped)
Approximate cost of the itinerary 30€ (3€ for the daily transport ticket) the excursion price varies from 10 to 25€.

TRANSPORT

Means of transport serving the area- C27 Bus
Suggested means – Bus
Alternative transport – Bus strongly recommended, when at Gaiola slope there’s a walking path of approx.15mins.

 

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Option b
Baia Archaeological Museum

10 Underwater archaeological park
8 Baia Castle

Baia was one of the most important site of imperial Rome and it’s underwater park proves this. Now as before it’s possible to admire underwater villas, roads and goods from that period.

BASIC INFORMATION
Starting Point Piazza Garibaldi
Defined path Baia underwater park
Description o the several options:
Within the park it’s possible to do snorkeling and diving

Boat cruises available “Flegrean Area diving centre” organizes a boat excursion within the archaeological area, with the boat still a diver will shoot the ruins and the image will be sent to a monitor on the boat.

Contacts
Flegrean area diving centre via Napoli, 1 - 80078 Pozzuoli (NA) tel/fax081853156 Email - url – Open all year Free Diving Organization - Stazione Marittima del Porto n° 102 - 80133 Napoli Tel./Fax +39 081.7901345