Private tour in Naples Raffaele R
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Ciao! I am Raffaele, a Neapolitan Archaeologist with 14 years of field experience on my neck and I am an Official Tour Guide of the Campania Region. I am an Authorized Tour Guide since 2015 and I am also a specialized Archaeologist; I did many archaeological surveys and excavations throughout Italy in particular Naples, Pompeii, Pollena Trocchia, Cimitile, Sorrento, Rome, Molise and Pisa. My Studies CV: I got a BA in Archaeology and History of Art with a dissertation on "burials ad Sanctos"; after that, I took a MA in Archaeology and History of Art with a dissertation on "the imperial and late roman amphoras from the Catacomb of San Gennaro in Naples", both degrees are from University of Naples Federico II. I obtained the Post- Graduate Diploma in Archaeology of Scuola di Specializzazione at University of Campania (Naples). Currently I am running a project for the restoration of an ancient Pompeii's building and its opening to the public. Through these studies I found commercial relationship within Naples bay and the other cities along the Mediterrean Sea during the Roman Empire (II BC -V AD). Guide / Archaeological work highlights: - In December 2021 the Nobel Prize Prof. Mario Capecchi was on a tour with me at the Archaeological Museum of Naples. - In March 2021 I discovered during an archaeological excavation a roman villa built outside the city walls of the ancient Pompeii (photo about it on my profile pic collection) - The municipality of City of Pompeii has awarded me the Prize for great and honorable guide and I am proud of it! (Oct 2019) - In September 2019 the Nobel Prize for Medicine 2011 Dr. B. Beutler was with me for a tour of Pompeii. (see pics on the slideshow) - I am also the owner of a TO "Grand Tour Experience", a team of guides all specialized in archaeology, history art and local culture! I travelled a lot, living for two years in London where I worked as conservator-restorer for the HMS Belfast better known as Imperial War Museum. Both travels and the experience of living abroad have made me understand how lucky I am to live in Naples! It's a city with a unique charm, where you can breathe history and art in every street corner, a place where people's energies are so strong and powerful that you can feel at home everywhere and in every moment of the day. A city, maybe, one of the most important in Europe and Italy, an unformed diamond waiting to be crafted. My strongest passions are archaeology and art. I love my land and I could not choose better job than this, where I can show the beauties, the story, the archaeology, the art, I can tell the tales and legends, I can bring you through the secret and veiled wonders of this place. Perhaps there's art in my DNA, or maybe I was born in the art. When I was a child, I was fascinated staring at my father when he was painting, watching colors mixing between themselves on a canvas, tasting theirs smell. On the side of my studies about classical archaeology and history of art, I love so deep the late Manierism and the Baroque in art. I am taking also a rediscovering of typical products of my land, as ' Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio ', one of the many exellences of Campania. For this reason I am the President of the association ' Le Ali della Terra ', that has to restore the unworked lands with clean coltures as the Piennolo's tomatoes. And for sure, as a good Italian I LOVE wine. I love my job as a tour guide so much to get excited all the time! Meeting new people is a power skill of this job. If you are not looking for a common tour guide, but you're looking for an archaeologist and art historian then you are in the right profile! - Specialized active Archaeologist - Licensed Tourist Guide - PhD/School of Specialization in Archeology at University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli - Dissertation about Pompeii (Bath House) - Master Degree in Archeology and Cultural Heritage at University Federico II of Naples - Dissertation about roman pottery - Bachelor degree in Archeology and History of Art at University Federico II of Naples - Dissertation about late roman burials I am not a driver but I can accompany you in a vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and private driver.
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Celebrated by poets, painted by the artists, the island of Capri still retains all its charm and glory. It's one of my favourite places in the world: I come back here every summer! Living it with a real local will be an extraordinary and unforgettable experience! The romantic atmosphere that you can breath there is incomparable to anywhere else in the world. Mount Solaro and Mount Tiberio constitute two highlights of the silhouette of the island. The famous "Piazzetta Umberto I" with its typical restaurants and bars is a traditional spot for everyone. . . Even VIPs! Capri is known all around the world for its amazing Gardens of Augustus: here you'll admire the spectacular view of the Golf of Naples, Amalfi Coast and Faraglioni! After that, the most glamorous free time is waiting for you: handmade sandals and perfumes, luxury jewelry and dresses. . . I'll show you the highest boutiques of the Island! Fall in love with Capri with me: you'll keep this amazing place forever in your heart!
- Meeting point will be the Funicolare station (Piazza Ignazio Cerio): I'll wait for you there, to lead you along the streets and the history of Capri and Anacapri. - Next stop will be the famous "Piazzetta": eternal scenery of the "dolce vita caprese", it's the most famous spot of the island - After that, we'll see the Church of Santo Stefano, with precious marble floors from the roman Villa Jovis; the Quisisana Hotel, one of the most luxury and the biggest hotel of Capri; the amazing Via Krupp; Augustus Gardens and Punta Tragara, where General Roosevelt met Winston Churchill. - Back to the Piazzetta, where our driver will drive us up to Anacapri, the highest point of the island: you'll choose to visit Villa San Michele or the Chairlift of Mount Solaro - Strolling down the traditional streets of Anacapri where I'll introduce to my artisans friends, we'll end to Piazza Vittoria, last stop. * We can also do the revers, ending at Capri so you'll be close to the port at the end of the tour.
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- If you are not not in the Island of Capri you might take and Hydrofoil or ferry. Ports available: Napoli, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, Ischia, Procida, Salerno ports (tickets are NOT included) - It's a Walking tour but to reach Anacapri we'll take a taxi or a bus (transportation is INCLUDED in the price of the tour)
Piazzale Stazione Marittima, Napoli, Campania, 80133, Italy
- Cruise ship Terminal Port of Naples - Molo Beverello (Hydrofoil terminal) - Metro Station "Municipio" - Port of Capri Marina Grande (if you are already on the Island or if you leave from Sorrento we meet on the Island)
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