Explore the ruins of the wonderful site of Paestum including its three amazing Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins, you’ll visit the National Archeological Museum where some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece are displayed. Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists under the name of Poseidonia which became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia. Explore the archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a certified archaeologist guide during a 2-hour walking tour. Admire the three Greek temples dating back to the 6th century B.C.: the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres and basilica, similar to the Parthenon in Athens (nowhere else will you find such tall, elegant and well-preserved Greek temples.).  See the city walls and the Roman ruins: the comitium (political assembly hall), the amphitheater and much more. Then, visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which has a rich collection of local Greek artworks from the 7th century B.C. The undisputed highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver and the red figured krater of Asteas.

Explore the ruins of the wonderful site of Paestum including its three amazing Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins, you’ll visit the National Archeological Museum where some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece are displayed. Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists under the name of Poseidonia which became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia. Explore the archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a certified archaeologist guide during a 2-hour walking tour. Admire the three Greek temples dating back to the 6th century B.C.: the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres and basilica, similar to the Parthenon in Athens (nowhere else will you find such tall, elegant and well-preserved Greek temples.).  See the city walls and the Roman ruins: the comitium (political assembly hall), the amphitheater and much more. Then, visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which has a rich collection of local Greek artworks from the 7th century B.C. The undisputed highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver and the red figured krater of Asteas.

Explore the ruins of the wonderful site of Paestum, including its 3 fabulous temples Doric temples: the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Ceres and the basilica, similar to the Parthenon in Athens. Admire the amphitheater, forum and markets dating back to the 6th century B.C.. By discovering the architecture, art, rituals and culture of ancient Greece - a world so distant from our way of living and thinking - we can realise the variety of human life throughout history. Reach Paestum from the central station of Napoli Garibaldi and enjoy some free time among the temples. At the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum you can find sculptures, tomb paintings and artefacts recovered from the Greek ruins. The museum also houses several extraordinary metope relief panels depicting ancient Greek life and artworks from the mysterious Tomb of the Diver. It then returns comfortably to Naples by the same train.

Visit the archaeological site of Paestum, a location where it is possible to admire wonderful examples of Greek architecture. These pieces of architecture are among the best preserved of Southern Italy, with the site's highlights being the three Doric-style temples of the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Ceres, and the Basilica. An expert guide will accompany you to discover the 2,500-year-old religious architecture on a journey beyond the confines of time. This will be followed by a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, in which the most important examples of Greek art are preserved. Inside the museum you can admire some of the relics that served as decorations for the temples, as well as some of the most beautiful painted tombs of Campania. The Tomb of the Diver, kept in perfect condition, fascinates hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Discover with us the most beautiful city of the ancient Greek era 500 BC. and stop at lunch time with the visit of the typical Campania Buffalo Dairy and the Mozzarella cheese tasting. We start our tour at the archaeological park and museum of Paestum. Here you can admire an important collection of finds, including vases and weapons, grave goods and frescoed tombstones. The slab from the Tomb of the Diver is beautiful, a unique example of Greek painting from the classical age and from Magna Graecia. We move on to the splendid archaeological area of the Temples of Paestum. Surrounded by an almost totally preserved wall and interspersed with 28 towers with a square and circular plan, arrived in excellent condition, the Temples of Paestum are considered unique examples of Magna Graecia architecture. The three Doric temples built in the two urban sanctuaries of Paestum are dedicated respectively to Hera and Athena. At the end of the visit we will reach the farm for a visit to the dairy and a tasting of mozzarella. The Tour of the Temples of Paestum is a full-day itinerary in the Archaeological Park of Paestum dating back to the ancient Greek era 500 BC. At lunch time we move to the typical Campania Buffalo Dairy to visit and have a mozzarella tasting. Return to the station at the established time and return journey. Program from Salerno 10:30 Departure from Salerno Piazza della Concordia 10:30 11:30 am Arrival in Paestum and meeting with the Guide and start of the Tour 2.30 pm Guided tour of the farm and tasting of mozzarella 16:00 Departure from Paestum for Salerno 17:00 Arrival in Salerno Piazza della Concordia from/to Amalfi Coast For participants from the Amalfi Coast, all our guests will have skip-the-line tickets for the ferry to/from Salerno included in the price Notes: - Shared tours departure are guaranteed with the minimum number of 6 partecipants reached - Scheduled times may vary