Pompeii And Herculaneum Led By An Archaeologist With Private Transport - Naples

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Tour Information

Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Hotel pickup Available

Duration: 8 Hrs
Language:
English

Departure Time :
08.00 am pick up at your accommodation, cruise port, airport or train station
Departure Details :
All cruise ports in Campania Region., Any hotels in the province of Naples, Sorrento, Salerno and Amalfi Coast., Train station of Naples.
Return Details :
Drop off to a desired location in the Campania Region.
Cancellation Policy :
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Overview

This tour consists in a marvelous walk in company of a competent archaeologist around of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum buried from the ashes of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 a. D.A walk in Pompeii is a very strong experience; you'll have the feeling of wandering in a town that is still alive. The guide will tell you about the history of the town and how the Romans lived, showing you all the most important public buildings and private houses.While Pompeii had been covered in five meters of ash, an avalanche of mud 20 meters thick buried Herculaneum, which is smaller but better preserved then Pompeii; there It is still possible to see second stories, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics. With our guide's explanation the city will come to life.

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Pompeii:

In 2 hours you will see in detail the western part of the ancient town where the most important public buildings homes and shops are located.

Highlights: the Marina Gate, the Basilica (court house), the Forum (main square), the Forum baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the house of Menander, the plaster casts of the victims and the Theatres amd much more...

Stop for a lunch of about 1 hour, it is optional, if you wish we can suggest some of the best restaurants around the ruins

Herculaneum:

A wonderful 2 hours walk through the fascinating town

Highlights: Temple of the Augustali, the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found, the thermal baths, the forum, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Samnite house, the House of the Skeleton, the gymnasium, the house of the Dears and much more