Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Tour - History with Guide&Lunch from Naples
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Overview
This tour focus on the visit of the two main archaeological sites of the region: Pompeii and Herculaneum, the ancient roman cities swept away by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Considered of great importance for the Roman Empire, they were at their social and economic peak at the time of the disaster. The main difference between the two places is that Pompeii was a bustling city, gateway for merchants and travellers, while the latter was more of a residential village for aristocrats and intellectuals. Lunch break to a local restaurant, drinks not included.
After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum.
Visit of Pompeii operated by audioguides till 6 partecipants and by licensed guide for bigger parties.
Visit of Herculaneum operated by audioguides.
Entrance tickets for both sites not included.
After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum.
Visit of Pompeii operated by audioguides till 6 partecipants and by licensed guide for bigger parties.
Visit of Herculaneum operated by audioguides.
Entrance tickets for both sites not included.
Inclusions
- Transportation by modern coaches for the entire trip
- Comment on board
- Authorized guide in Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance (with more than 6 participants)
- Audio guides in Pompeii (with groups of up to 5 participants)
- Walking tours to the ruins of Herculaneum (1h 30m) by audioguides
- Light Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
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
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pompeii, Pompeii, Province of Naples, Campania
Lunch break
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
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
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
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
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pompeii, Pompeii, Province of Naples, Campania
Lunch break
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
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
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Time of tour
08:45 AM
Meeting point
Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia - 8:00am
Molo Beverello pier (PIC NIC bar kiosk) - 8:10am
NH Panorama hotel - 8:20am
Naples Hotel - 8:30am
Starhotels Terminus - 8:45am
Please be ready at designated meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Pick up time can be affected by trafic conditions.
Ports
Traveler pickup is offered
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia - 8:00am
Molo Beverello pier (PIC NIC bar kiosk) - 8:10am
NH Panorama hotel - 8:20am
Naples Hotel - 8:30am
Starhotels Terminus - 8:45am
Please be ready at designated meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Pick up time can be affected by trafic conditions.
Ports
- Bar Picnic, Molo Beverello - Via Acton - Porto di Napoli, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Exclusions
- Entrance tickets to Pompei and Herculaneum
- Drinks at meal
- Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Entry/Admission - Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.