Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Tour - with Lunch from Naples

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.

1. 1

   Archaeological Park of Pompeii

   2 hours

   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. 2

   Pompeii

   40 min

   Lunch break

3. 3

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   1.5 hours

   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

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.