Get picked up at the meeting point in central Sorrento and travel by comfortable coach to nearby Herculaneum, about 45 minutes away.
Herculaneum, is always a fixed destination for thousands of tourists every year. The excavations of Herculaneum, Pompeii together with those of Oplontis, are included since 1997 in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The excavations of Herculaneum give us an ancient and beautiful city founded by the Greeks on the shores of the sea, then falling under the rule of the Sanniti, and finally, in the Roman town of Herculaneum. Already seriously damaged by the earthquake in 62 AD, the city was later destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius (79 AD), which covered it with substantial mass of mud, ash and other materials, penetrating into every opening, solidifying into a hard, compact layer of 15-20 meters.
The city has come down to us 'frozen' by the eruption in 79 AD which allowed the conservation of wooden structures and small objectsin greater detail than what has been conserved in Pompeii. Access to the excavations is through an avenue that is currently in the final section, along the former Marine. Recently the mystery of why no bodies were found in that area has now been solved, except for a small number of people, who were in their homes. The majority took refuge in the arches along the marina, where, while waiting for salvation from the sea, instead they were covered by the lava coming from the slopes of the volcano.
Return to Sorrento, late morning.
Half-Day Herculaneum Coach Tour - Sorrento
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Parking Sorrento, Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Sorrento hotel or designated meeting point.
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Take a 4-hour trip from Sorrento to see the incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins of Herculanaeum, not far from Pompeii. Travel from Sorrento by coach.After a journey of about 45 minutes you'll get to Herculaneum. Here enjoy a guided tour inside the archaeological site of approximately 2 hours.Return to Sorrento late in the morning.
Highlights
Family friendly
Pickup from a centrally located meeting point
Perfect for all ages and skill level
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Inclusions
Air-conditioned vehicle
Authorized guide
Exclusions
Entrance fees to Herculanuem Ruins
Food and drinks
Entry/Admission - Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions or walking problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Starting from 06th August 2021 all participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination QR CODE or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Traveler Reviews
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The tour was extremely interesting. It was our guide's first time by herself so it was a little disorganized, but still fine.
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Great Tour. Really interesting. Lovely informative guide who did her best to make sure everyone stood in the shade wherever possible as it was very very hot on the day we visited.
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It was so interesting to see Herculaneum and compare it to Pompeii. I and #39;ve seen plenty of documentaries about the differences, but you don and #39;t fully take it in until you see it for yourself. So glad that I did this tour.
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Great tour. We were picked up by the tour bus at our hotel and were dropped off there at the end of the tour. The bus was comfortable and well air-conditioned. The guide was very well informed about the site and kept things interesting.