The Splendour of Baroque Naples
Naples is one of the great Baroque cities of Europe. The exuberant extravagance of Neapolitan sculpture and architecture exactly matches the effervescent nature of the Neapolitans themselves.
The acclaimed art historian and author Charles FitzRoy, is an ideal guide for this tour with his in-depth knowledge of Italian history, art and architecture. We can explore the magnificence and splendour of Naples’ palaces, including that of the fascinating Emma Hamilton. Many of these palaces are still privately owned, and we will enjoy the great privilege of dining with the owners. Neapolitan painting owes its inspiration to Caravaggio. There is a superb collection of paintings in the Capodimonte Museum, while Caravaggio’s Seven Acts of Mercy, still hanging in the chapel of the Misericordia, is perhaps the greatest 17th century painting in Southern Italy. We will include a visit to the world-famous Archaeological Museum with its spectacular finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Crossing the beautiful Bay of Naples, we will visit La Mortella on Ischia, the famous garden created by Russell Page for William and Susannah Walton.
Cost: £4,400. This includes shared accommodation in a Deluxe double room with sea view, Half Board plus two dinners, all visits, lectures, coach and boat trips. We reserve the right to adjust the price should there be a significant alteration in the rate of the exchange. Please note that the cost of air travel is not included.
Hotel: Hotel Vesuvio is a most elegant and comfortable five-star hotel right on the sea-front by Castel dell’Ovo, with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius and an elegant rooftop restaurant. We can also offer Junior Suites with sea view.
Single Rooms: There will be a supplement of £890 for single occupancy of a Deluxe double room with sea view.
Flights: Please let us know if you would like to travel with the main group from London and we will advise you of the return flights we have selected for this tour.
Insurance: Travel insurance is an essential requirement if you are taking a tour. If you require travel insurance, please contact goodtogoinsurance.com or call 0330 024 9952 quoting Fine Art Travel.
Lecturer: Charles FitzRoy
Tour Leader: Jane Rae
