Everyone rides our bikes to not miss the spectacular scenery of the Gulf of Naples! You will admire the majestics Castles Maschio Angioino and dell’Ovo, and its famous belvedere of the Naples gulf and Pozzuoli gulf from the hill of Posillipo and Virgilian Park , to then reach the porticciolo of Riva Fiorita to plough in kayak the waves of the protected marine park the Gaiola.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Total km in Bike about 25 km. – Total miles in Kayak about 5,59234
Total difference in altitude about 150m.
Meeting with the Guide and technical assistance
for the starting briefing: in Piazza del Plebiscito,
Naples at about 10:00 a.m.
Starting tour at about 10:30 a.m.
Difficulty: easy
Duration with visit and kayak: 4/5 hours.
*On request it is possible to change the starting point
of the tour and the timetable according to your needs.
Points of Interest :
Maschio Angioino: or Castel Nuovo, one of the most evocative and fascinating points of Naples overlooks the Gulf of Naples. Located a few steps from the main places of the city: Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto I and the San Carlo Theatre is easily accessible. The Maschio Angioino, strategic fortress but above all grandiose royal residence in medieval ages and then in the Renaissance, today hosts foundations and museums.
Castel dell'Ovo: from an ancient legend that the Roman poet Virgil - that in the Middle Ages was also considered a magician - hid in the dungeons of the building an egg that kept standing the whole fortress. During the fourteenth century, in the time of Joan I, the castle suffered extensive damages due to the partial
collapse of the arch on which is resting and, to prevent it from spreading among the population panic about allegations future disasters that could hit the town, the queen had to swear that she had replaced the egg broken.
The Virgilian Park: The park is characterized by a system of terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples, from which you can see as well as the great view of the gulf, the steep tuff rock walls of the promontory of Posillipo’s hill. The monumental entrance is on Viale Virgilio and leads to a square in which stands a newly built fountain.
In the park there are also two busts depicting Simón Bolívar and Mohandas Gandhi; and games for children. The amphitheatre hosts theatrical and musical performances of
various kinds. In addition, the "Virgilian" Sportive Centre, includes an athletic track and you could also enjoy the magnificent vegetation.
Porticciolo Riva Fiorita and la Gaiola: It is a small marine protected area sat in the Posillipo coastal landscape. The submerged Gaiola Park also has a significant biological importance: the extreme geomorphology complexity of
its depths and the continued vitalization of the water, guaranteed by the favorable circulation system of coastal waters, have allowed the settlement in a matter of several hectares of typical sea marine
communities of the Mediterranean. The gentle slopes down to the sea and the high Neapolitan yellow tuff cliffs, have always exercised a special fascination on people here succeded.
Cost per person*
from 3/4 to max 15 pax € 95.00/person
Included services:
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Guide;
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Bicycle**;
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Safety helmet.
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Kayak
Not included services:
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Admission to museums;
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Lunch.
Supplements:
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Supplement MTB, trekking: €15.00;
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Supplement E-bike: €5;
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Supplement road bike: €20,00.
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Supplement for 1/2 pax €25,00 per person
Customized tours on request.
*booking and more info send an email to: info@irentbike.com
**for this tour, I Rent Bike gives you a city bike, really comfortable for city routes
