Lake Avernus Tour

On this tour of Lake Avernus, we'll discover the secrets, stories , and legends surrounding this volcanic lake.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the designated time at the Lucrino train station. After preparing, we will walk approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) to Lake Avernus, historically considered one of the gates to the underworld.

After about 20 minutes on foot, we will reach the lake, which has experienced two major eruptions, around 8000 and 4000 years ago. Walking along the lake's path, we will discuss the first Roman colonies that settled around it in the early centuries BC.

We will also explore the history of Portus Julius, the Roman port now submerged in the lake, recognized as a masterpiece of engineering from the Augustan period and serving as a base for the military fleet.

Our tour will include the temple of Apollo in the Grotta di Cocceio, an artificial tunnel constructed by the Romans to connect the lake with Cuma and the Grotta della Sibilla, home of the prophetess.

Additionally, we will see the vineyards surrounding the lake, which safeguard the Campi Flegrei wine tradition.

Finally, we will return to the starting point, concluding the route after 2 hours.