Herculaneum, Pompeii & Sorrento Tour: Full Day Immersion in History & Scenery (8h)

Highlights

• Explore Herculaneum
• Discover Pompeii
• Private Transport & Comfort

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   1h 30min

   Herculaneum, which you will have 2 hours. Herculaneum – named after one of the Roman mythological heroes, Hercules – was destroyed by the 79AD eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The slow walk across all of Ercolano will allow you to observe the moulding of civilization into this remote town. Buried by the same eruption as Pompeii, it’s now a marvellous historic site filled with an abundance of history and breathtaking views. Both these cities offer spectacular ruins, relics and interesting markings left behind by the people who did not survive the eruption.

2. 2

   Archaeological Park of Pompeii

   2h

   Pompeii Once done we proceed to Pompeii and the drive will take about 30minutes. You will have 2 hours of free time to explore this ruin. Filled with an abundance of history, this partially buried town offers marvelous scenery that one must personally see to believe. A must see site that will provide you with a rare and knowledgeable experience! This ancient ruin which was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79A.D. Filled with an abundance of history, this partially buried town offers captivating scenery that one must personally see to believe. It is a must-see landmark that will provide you with a thoroughly unique experience. The licensed guide will provide you with ample historical information, showing you the highlights of the ruin. (we highly reccomend to hire a guide, ask in the note the price)

3. 3

   Gargiulo & Jannuzzi

   20min

   (OPTIONAL) Have free olive oil tasting of many kinds directly into the olive oil factory where you can see the all process from the tree to bottle.

4. 4

   Gargiulo Inlaid di Gargiulo Salvatore

   20min

   (OPTIONAL) Don't miss the ancient art of the wood manufactury of the "inlaid wood works". The inlaid wood items are a decorative work performed by cutting, layering and pasting together various sheets of woods, with chiaroscuro (dark-light) effects obtained by the different colours of veneer. Each inlaid item is unique which increases its value over time. These wooden handicrafts have always possessed a special charm due to the combination of warm and delicate colours that characterize these artistic .

5. 5

   Apa 1848

   20min

   (OPTIONAL STOP) THE UNIQUENESS OF CRAFTS “MADE IN ITALY” FROM TOREE DEL GRECO THROUGHOUT THE WORLD APA, historical brand Made in Italy, is synonymous with high quality and great skill in manufacturing, and has always been recognized internationally. For many years, it markets its creations worldwide, boasting demanding customers and true connoisseurs of the artistic-traditional manufacturing of coral and cameos. In the historic venue of Torre del Greco you can visit the museum room with antique collections of coral jewelry, cameos and bronze statues in Neoclassical style.

Before you go

Location

Corso Resina, 187, 80056, Italy