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Article: Bay of Naples: from ancient ruins to modern resorts, this potpourri of ports has it all. (Port of the Month).
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- March 1, 2002
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Italy's Bay of Naples encompasses several varied destinations for cruise passengers to explore. While the city of Naples is the primary port, smaller ships may call at Sorrento or the Isle of Capri, both beautiful Old World resorts. Beyond Sorrento, the coastal drive to enchanting Positano and Amalfi is one of Europe's scenic wonders. And in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, two ancient mined cities, Pompeii and Herculaneum, draw lots of visitors.
Cruise-ship passengers will likely be offered a varied program of shore excursions during the daylong call, regardless of which port your vessel calls at. And for the independent-minded, it is surprisingly easy to explore on ...
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Article: Travel Etc: ONE HOUR FROM: Naples: Up Pompeii, and ...
The Independent - London;
May 19, 2002 ;
700+ words
... ... visitors a year pack into Pompeii, so go very early or ... By train: take the Naples-Sorrento Circumvesuviana railway to Pompeii Scavi-villa dei Misteri ... popular than big brother Pompeii, Herculaneum is just ... By train; take the Naples- Sorrento Circumvesuviana ...
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