Ancient Baia & Local Flavors: A Curated Coastal Immersion

Explore Baia's submerged Roman ruins by glass-bottom boat, then asavor a seafood lunch with volcanic wine pairings. Decode the Roman Empire from the Sea, and Savor the Volcanic Heritage of the Coast at the Table. Join Karen Phillips—sommelier and founder of Andiamotrips—for an exclusive, intimate Saturday afternoon on the historic coast of Baia. This is a curated coastal immersion designed for travelers and connoisseurs who want to experience the authentic soul, archaeology, and gastronomy of Campania alongside local experts. Together, we will conduct a maritime field study over ancient submerged Roman ruins, followed by a harbor-side enogastronomic lunch and wine-pairing seminar at the acclaimed Riccio Restaurant. Highlights of the Day • Glass-Bottom Boat Maritime Field Study: Navigate the Baia Underwater Archaeological Park aboard the custom Lomar Dreams vessel, guided by marine history spokesperson Alessandra Fragole and bilingual cultural host Karen Phillips. • Submerged Imperial Marvels: View preserved floor mosaics at the Terme del Lacus, grand layouts of the Villa a Protiro, and imperial statues of Emperor Claudius’s nymphaeum right through the glass keel. • Curated Volcanic Wine Flight: Co-hosted by resident Sommelier Roberta Di Meo and Karen Phillips, exploring rare native varietals (Falanghina and Piedirosso dei Campi Flegrei) shaped by active supervolcano soils. • Live-Translated Kitchen Dialogue: Sit down to a custom-curated seafood feast by Head Chef Agostino Alboretto, with live interpretation of his zero-kilometer (chilometro zero) culinary philosophy and Phlegraean recipes. Event Itinerary • 11:45 AM — Check-in & Orientation Meet at the Lomar Dreams pier at the Port of Baia. • 12:00 PM — Part I: The Submerged Empire (Maritime Field Study) Board the stable Lomar Dreams glass-bottom vessel for a 75-minute dry-deck archaeological exploration of sunken Roman villas and imperial structures. • 1:30 PM — Part II: The Coastal Table (Sensory & Gastronomy Seminar) Walk steps from the marina to Riccio Restaurant for a multi-course seasonal seafood lunch, custom volcanic wine pairings, and interactive chef Q&A. • 3:30 PM — Experience Conclusion Meet Your Hosts & Culinary Experts • Karen Phillips (Andiamotrips): Founder of Andiamotrips, sommelier, and bilingual Campania expert since 2009. Karen serves as your cultural host, co-sommelier, and live translator. • Head Chef Agostino Alboretto (Riccio Restaurant): Master of local seafood charcuterie (salumi di mare) and seasonal Phlegraean coastal cuisine. • Sommelier Roberta Di Meo: Native wine specialist highlighting the rich, mineral-driven liquid history of Campi Flegrei. • Alessandra Fragole (Lomar Dreams): Leading guide in underwater archaeology and maritime preservation. Important Guest Information & FAQs • What is included in the fee? Full glass-bottom boat tour ticket with expert guide, multi-course sit-down seafood lunch at Riccio Restaurant, sommelier-curated volcanic wine pairings (or premium non-alcoholic options), and full bilingual hosting/translation throughout the afternoon. • Dietary Restrictions: Riccio is exclusively a seafood restaurant. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or non-shellfish options are accommodated with advance notice. Meat/pork substitutions are not available. • Children Policy: Suitable for children. Glass-bottom panels provide an easy, dry view of ruins. Note that the second half of the event is a 2-hour seated gastronomy seminar. Rate for children aged 7–12 is €70. Contact us directly for children under 7. • Italian Invoicing (Fattura Elettronica): As a registered Italian business entity (Partita IVA), an electronic invoice is issued within 12 days of payment. US/international guests without an Italian Codice Fiscale can register seamlessly using standard international billing protocols (SDI code XXXXXXX). • Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus a 20% non-refundable administrative and reservation fee for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the event.