In 62 A.D. a violent earthquake struck the Vesuvius area. Seventeen years later, on August 24, 79 A.D., the sudden eruption of Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum with ashes and lapillus. The buried city was rediscovered in the 16th Century, but it was only in 1748 that the exploration phase began, under the King of Naples Charles III of Bourbon. Our guide will bring this ancient resort towns to life.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Pompeii
✔ Private professional guide inside both archeological areas
✔ Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
✔ Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
✔ Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Herculaneum
✖ Food and Beverages;
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel La Place
2. Casa Santa Sofia
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
4. Massimi City Garden
5. Room Mate Filippo
6. Aberdeen Hotel
7. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
8. Dharma Luxury Hotel
9. Best Western Hotel Astrid
10. Hotel Duca D'Alba
11. Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
12. Residenza RomaCentro
13. Eterna Roma
14. Hotel Edera
15. Hotel Giotto Flavia
16. Profumo Maison Ripetta
17. Hotel De Rome
18. Hotel Archimede
19. Hotel Abruzzi
20. Charme Spagna Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Itinerary
1
Pompeii Archaeological Park
The spectral ruins of ancient Pompeii lead to one of the world's most engrossing archaeological experiences. Much of the site's value lies in the fact that the town wasn't simply blown away by Vesuvius in AD 79 but buried under a layer of lapilli (burning fragments of pumice stone). The result is a remarkably well-preserved slice of ancient life, where visitors can walk down Roman streets and pry around millennial old houses, temples, shops, cafes and amphitheatres. With a private and historian guide, you will be able to visit what is considered to be Europe’s most important archaeological site.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
This was an ancient Roman town situated in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, submerged under a torrent of mud and lava after Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. The buildings have been so well preserved that you can walk down the streets pretty much exactly as the Romans would have done over 2000 years ago! Together with your guide, you’ll visit many of the most important sites, public baths with their well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gymnasium.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
• A small amount of walking is involved
• Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological area.
