Duration: 3 Days and 2 Nights

Mandatory requirement: Students must be 18 years old or older to participate in the activity.

Last day to sign up and pay/withdraw and get your refund: by Friday, January 31st

Last day to complete the switch: by Tuesday, March 4th

No show/late cancelation fee: € 400 

By signing up to this trip, I have acknowledged that I have read, understood, and agreed with the terms and conditions provided on the JCU Activities and Trips website. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: please keep in mind that all JCU Student Engagement sponsored trips, and outdoor activities are subject to change according to conditions including, but not limited to, weather. 

John Cabot University is taking you to the cities of Pompeii, Paestum, Caserta. Let yourself go to the atmosphere that the Campania region suggests: an incredible connection with History, Art and passion for life.

Pompeii, a Roman city buried and preserved by Mount Vesuvius's volcanic eruption in 79 AD, is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization for its display of art, customs, trades and examples of everyday life in ancient times.

Paestum. In the magical Cilento region there is a place of pure fascination, capable of transporting us to Magna Graecia: it is Paestum, ancient Poseidonia. Located in the easternmost part of the Gulf of Salerno, 10 kilometers from the mouth of the Sele River, it boasts two thousand-year history that will literally leave you speechless. Strolling through the archaeological area among the imposing temples of Poseidon, Hera and Athena -the best preserved in the world, along with those of Athens and Agrigento - we will be amazed by the sacred atmosphere and encounter of two civilizations that suggest a renovated wisdom to visitors today.

Caserta is most famous for the Royal Palace of Caserta. When the palace was built in the 18th century it was one of the largest in Europe. The palace can rival that of Versailles and the Royal Palace in Madrid. It is exceptional in the way it brings together its palace, gardens, parks and natural woodlands.

Our itinerary also includes two culinary stops; In the town of Gragnano, we will visit one of the most ancient pasta factories to discover the secret of the pasta making process. At Paestum, a local farm waits for a cheesemaking tour and a genuine lunch of typical Campania cheese specialties. 

• Round trip Private Transportation with Coach 

• 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Paestum with breakfast included 

• 2 Dinners and 1 Lunch

• Entrance tickets and Private Guided Tours (Pompeii & Paestum archeological sites, and Royal Palace in Caserta)

• Cheesemaking tour in Paestum and pasta-making visit in Gragnano. 

Minimum Number of Participants Required: 25

Maximum Number of Participants: 30

*For more information, email tripsandactivities@johncabot.edu

**Participating in a JCU-sponsored trip or activity is not an excused absence. Students are responsible for checking their class schedule before committing to a trip or activity.

***Per JCU policy, all university-sponsored trips are alcohol-free.

****This trip may conflict with some EXP one-credit courses, click here to check

*****Before signing up, please make sure dates do not overlap in case of multiple trips/activities sign-ups. 

The University cannot be held responsible for not notifying the student of any overlapping trip sign-ups the payment system might register under their name.