Tour of the Cumae Excavations with a stop at the Casina Vanvitelliana

About this tour

In one tour you will have the opportunity to take a dip into the past by rediscovering the ancient Greek colony Cumae, and then take a leisurely stroll in the nearby Vanvitellian Park of Fusaro, where, from the waters of the lake, emerges in its enchanting beauty the Vanvitellian Casina.

The tour starts from the Archaeological Park of Cumae. Here, among legends, mysterious tunnels and the remains of ancient temples and tombs, you will rediscover what was once the prosperous city founded by the Greeks before it began its decline caused by the conquest of the Samnites. The famous Cavern of the Cumana Sibyl, home of the oracle of the same name, the Saracen Tower, the Temple of Jupiter and the Temple of Apollo are just a few of the magnificent discoveries unearthed over the years, the origins of which will be passionately recounted by your escort.

After your visit to the Cumae Excavations you will head to the enchanting Casina Vanvitelliana, a former Bourbon hunting lodge in the Rococo style set in the tranquil waters of Lake Fusaro. For centuries a haven of leisure for aristocrats and artists, the Casina Vanvitelliana is now accessible to all and still capable of enchanting visitors with its noble elegance of yesteryear.

The first works were commissioned from the great architect Luigi Vanvitelli, who designed the Royal Palace of Caserta, but the Casina Vanvitelliana was largely built by his son, Carlo Vanvitelli. The latter began the work by consolidating a pre-existing islet a short distance from the lakeshore, and in 1782, he completed the building: an elegant polygonal pavilion on two levels, complete with large windows and terraces from which it was possible to admire exceptional sunsets. A striking wooden pier connects the Casina to the lakeshore, adding charm to this enchanting place.