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Explore the ancient cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Admire the majestic Vesuvius looming over the Bay of Naples. Immerse yourself in Roman life from 2,000 years ago, with optional professional guide and tickets.

Highlights

Archaeological Sites
Mount Vesuvius
Included Transfers

What's included

Bottled water
Driver
Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (if option selected)
Professional guide (if option selected)
Accommodation - Port - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off

Not included

Lunch
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tickets for Mount Vesuvius

Itinerary

1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
2
Stop 2
5min
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
3
Foro de Pompeya
10min
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
4
Basilica
5min
This space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars
5
Stop 5
5min
This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold
6
Casa del Fauno
10min
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
7
Casa dei Vettii
10min
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
8
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
10min
The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men's quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

Departure Point: if streets allow, straight from your accommodation, otherwise at the spot accessible by car closest to your accommodation. Cruise docking (if coming on a Cruise ship) in the Naples area, Salerno & Amalfi coast area, Sorrento's area. From the train platform (if you come by train).
Dates: Daily
Return point: Pickup point or any different requested drop off point located in the area of the excursion

Good to know

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is casual

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available

Location

Via Plinio, 26, 80045, Italy

The nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono” starts from the Piazzale (square) at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level in the municipality of Herculaneum at the end of the provincial road Ercolano-Vesuvio. At the moment, the Piazzale hosts a parking area for those who come by car. Before starting the climb, you can visit one of the info points of the Vesuvius National Park where you can receive useful information about the protected area and buy a map. From the Piazzale you can already enjoy a splendid view of the northern side of Mount Somma with the cognoli of Sant'Anastasia and Punta Nasone, the top of the ancient volcano which 1,132 metres high, opposite the cognoli of Ottaviano and Levante. While looking upwards, you can hold your breath and see from below what will be the ascent to the bottom edge of Sterminator Vesevo.

Stop 13

2h 30min

Approximately 40 minutes drive from the highway to the point closest to trail that takes to the summit. An approximately 35 min. walk to the top of the volcano. An approximately 35 min. walk back down to the car. Approximately 40 min. drive down to the highway.

Casa dei Cervi

10min

One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.

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Private Tour: Herculaneum, Pompeii & Vesuvius with Pickup

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