Naples was founded in 600 BC by the Greeks and the Romans took over in 320 BC. Naples is rich in history with buildings, churches and monuments dating back centuries. Only just over an hour from Sorrento, it makes an interesting day out. During the tour you will be able to visit the National Museum which is one of the best archeological museums in the world. Most of the treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum have been transferred to this museum for safe keeping. There is also a priceless collection of paintings and bronze works. After visiting the museum, you will also be guided around the city which as you will see is a hive of activity! You will see the Royal Palace, the Piazza Plebiscito, the Piazza Municipio with its huge medieval castle the "Maschio Angioino" and the San Carlo Opera House. In the afternoon, you will drive to the area near Pozzuoli to visit the Solfatara. This is a sort of flat volcano where you can see hot steam and walk on hot ground. Ancient people thought the volcano was the entrance to the underworld