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Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome

Naples, Italyby Askos Tours

  • 11.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a day trip from Rome, traveling by high-speed train. Start your journey at Rome's Termini Station, heading to Naples, where a professional driver will escort you to Herculaneum. Explore this remarkable archaeological site with an expert guide, visiting key highlights. Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores. After this, head to Pompeii for a 2 hrs guided tour. Conclude your tour with a return trip to Rome by high-speed train. This excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into ancient Italy's history and culture.

What's included

  • "Pompeii Express" entry tickets; Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets
  • Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
  • Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
  • Headsets
  • Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
  • Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stazione Roma Termini

    1 hour

    You will begin your journey independently from Rome Termini Station. The high-speed train tickets will be sent to you one day before the tour, allowing you to board the train on your own. Please note that the guide will not meet you at this location; you will join the group upon arrival in Naples.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    30 min

    Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    Pass by

    You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.

  4. 4

    Via dell’Abbondanza

    5 min

    - Walk through Abbondanza Street

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    10 min

    - See the House of Menander

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    10 min

    - See the Barns of the Forum

  7. 7

    Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

    10 min

    - See the Stabian Baths.

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    10 min

    - See the Lupanar

  9. 9

    Stop 9

    10 min

    - See the House of Faun

  10. 10

    Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

    10 min

    - See the Odeon - Small theatre

  11. 11

    Stop 11

    10 min

    - See the Great Theatre

  12. 12

    Stop 12

    50 min

    Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.

  13. 13

    Stop 13

    10 min

    - See the House of Deer

  14. 14

    La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

    10 min

    - See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo

  15. 15

    College of the Augustales

    10 min

    - See the Collage of the Augustales

  16. 16

    Stop 16

    2 hours

    - Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum

  17. 17

    Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

    10 min

    - See the House of Wooden Partition

  18. 18

    House of the Skeleton

    10 min

    - See the House of the Skeleton

  19. 19

    Central Thermae

    10 min

    - See the Central Thermae

  20. 20

    Stop 20

    10 min

    - See the House of the Relief of Telephus

  21. 21

    Casa Sannitica

    5 min

    - See the Samnitic House

  22. 22

    Casa del Bel Cortile

    10 min

    - See the House of the Fine Courtyard

  23. 23

    House of the Grand Portal

    5 min

    - See the House of the Grand Portal

  24. 24

    Stop 24

    10 min

    - See the House of the Salon of Nero

  25. 25

    Stop 25

    30 min

    After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples. The transfer will leave you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.

  26. 26

    Stop 26

    1 hour

    Your high-speed train will arrive back at Rome Termini Station, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.

Meeting and pickup

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station. Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.

End point

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station. Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant car seats are available upon request
  • Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
  • Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
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  • If you are travelling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment.
  • Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
  • Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant

Cancellation policy

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

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