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Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Tour - with Lunch from Naples

4.9(16 reviews)Naples, Italy
8hDurationEnglish, Italian, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

On this day tour, participants will explore the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, both buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. The tour includes a lunch break at a local restaurant, though drinks are not provided. Pompeii served as a vibrant trade city, while Herculaneum was primarily a residential area for the elite. The visit to Pompeii is guided by audioguides for groups of up to six, while larger groups will have a licensed guide. Herculaneum will be visited with the aid of audioguides. Note that entrance tickets for both sites are not included in the tour price.

Itinerary

1

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

At the time of the dramatic eruption, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had a population of some 5.000 people. A number of emperors and aristocrats had their holiday villas in these cities. One day, in 79 AD, several meters of ashes buried the whole area in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, under the Bourbons government, excavation works started. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world, while Herculaneum is renewed for its Villa dei Papiri containing a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visit of the excavations (approx 2 hrs) and if time permits also of a coral and cameos factory to admire the production procedure carried on by expert artisans

2

Pompeii

Lunch break

3

Archeological Park of Herculaneum

After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum. The visit will be done by audioguides

What's included / not included

Walking tours to the ruins of Herculaneum (1h 30m) by audioguidesAudio guides in Pompeii (with groups of up to 5 participants)Authorized guide in Pompeii (with more than 6 participants)Transportation by modern coaches for the entire tripComment on boardLight Lunch
Entrance tickets to Pompei and HerculaneumDrinks at meal

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties

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