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AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO POMPEII, NAPLES AND THE AMALFI COAST

For up to three couples
Redeemable June 2023 - exact dates to be set by 1 October
All hotels, meals and transfers included
Estimated value: $85,000–150,000
Buy Now at $150,000 Contact bid@aspenartmuseum.org for details.

Day 1:

Delve into Naples’ layered contemporary art scene with special visits to:

Madre Museum, led by their President and Chief Art Historian

Housed in the historical heart of Naples, in Palazzo Donnaregina, the Museum is located in the heart of old Naples. The building was restored and refurbished as a museum to a design by the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Veira, 2012 Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.

Lunch on the iconic terrace of Cicciotto a Marechiaro

Curator led visits to commercial galleries Lia Rumma, Artiaco, Fonti and Thomas Dane

Cocktail, dinner and private collection visit hosted by Ernesto Esposito.

Ernesto is not only a collector or a shoe designer, but an artist himself. His fascinating personality has been portrayed by some of the most famous artists and photographers in the world: Warhol, Pistoletto, Helmut Newton, Jack Pierson, Mario Testino.

Stay in 5 star hotel

Day 2:


Experience Naples as an insider in the company of artist, fashion muse and professional archer Sagg Napoli. Take a paddle board ride along the bay of Naples, browse her favourite secret market and enjoy lunch at legendary pizzeria Concettina Tre Santi. Situated in the heart of the ancient, lively and often chaotic working class district of Sanità, this excellent pizzeria has been run by the Oliva family for over 60 years.

Exclusive visit to the Archeological Park of Pompeii. Enjoy privileged access to the Archeological Park of Pompeii with Andrea Viliani and Stella Bottai, curators of Pompeii Commitment — the first contemporary art program in Pompeii —, and an artist-led tour offering unique insights into how Pompeii is inspiring a new generation of artists.

Helicopter transfer to Capri

Visit with Italian collector and art patron Gianfranco D’Amato, whose legendary art collection is rarely open.

Dinner at Il Riccio

Stay in 5 star hotel

Day 3, sunshine and sea:


Begin your day at chic beach-club La Fontelina, situated in front of Capri’s landmark Faraglioni, exploring swimming coves around the coast. Transfer by private boat to unmissable lunch spot ‘Da Adolfo’, a so called ‘Positano institution’, tucked away in the lovely Laurito beach.

A short boat ride away, 5 star Hotel Le Sirenuse, will mark the culmination of the trip. Owned by prominent collectors Carla and Antonio Sersale, the hotel houses a series of contemporary art commissions to which you will receive a special guided visit, featuring works by Staney Whitney, Matt Connors, Alex Israel, and Rita Ackermann.