Paestum Excursion
Paestum Excursion
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Ascea and hit the road to the city of Paestum, declared a World Heritage Site in 1988. Ready to begin an exciting journey into the past?
Once we arrive, we'll start exploring the archaeological site of this ancient city of Magna Graecia, founded around 600 BC with the name of Poseidonia, in honor of the god of the sea. The city was then occupied by the Lucanians, who came to call it Paistom, until it became a Roman colony and took the name of Paestum.
Here, we'll visit the Doric temples of Hera I, Hera II and Athena, while the guide tells us about the characteristics of each of these buildings, standing majestically against the green background of the plain... A perfect postcard image!
Then, we'll enter the park's museum, where we'll have the opportunity to learn about the artifacts found during the excavations carried out to bring this ancient Greek colony to light. This is a vast collection of great historical and artistic value, including vases, weapons and grave goods from the Greek and Lucanian necropolis.
Among the museum's treasures, the most outstanding are the marvelous frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver, in which we see a man about to dive into the waves of the sea, a clear metaphor for the passage from earthly life to the afterlife... A unique painting that will leave you speechless!
We'll end our excursion to Paestum after four hours, taking you back to Ascea, where arrival at your hotel is scheduled for 7 pm.
More Information
Duration
4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Italian.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
English speaking guide
Not included
Entry to the archaeological site of Paestum
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Discover Cilento
Corporate name: DISCOVER CILENTO DI CHIRICHIELLO SIMONETTA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 8 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
