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Home2-Hour Herculaneum Historical Highlights Tour
Description
Travel to the Roman old town of Herculaneum and see the ruins left behind by the devastating volcanic eruption of 79 AD. Visit ancient houses, marvel at mosaic floors and frescoes. Trace the skeletons of some of those killed instantly following the eruption. Go to the Grande Palestra (Big Gym) and feel like an archaeologist exploring the volcanic evidence. Tour around the ancient city of Herculaneum for 2 hours and discover the ancient things, existed more than 2,000 years ago.
Highlights
- Beauty of ancient town
- Grande Palestra, a big gym
- Trace the ruins of the volcanic eruption of 79 AD
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Begin the tour by tracing the ruins of Herculaneum, sister of Pompeii frozen in time by the same devastating volcanic eruption of August 24th 79 AD.
See the area of the Marina where 300 human skeletons were found along with a boat (on display at weekends).
Discover the garden of the “House of the Albergo”, where quince trees have been replanted following evidence of carbonized roots of the ancient fruit tree.
Stop at the Council Hall of the Augustali, where beautiful frescoes depict Hercules.
Visit the mosaics in the House of Neptune, Amphitrite and the neighbouring store where food and wine containers, carbonised by the volcano still hang on the walls.
Go to the ancient spa, still covered with mosaics from the Roman saunas, gyms, hot rooms, and cold tubs.
End the tour by observing the most spectacular villa of Herculaneum at Villa dei Cervi, with its luxurious mosaics, frescoes, and statues.
What's Included
Licensed tour guide
What's Excluded
Food and drinks
Admission fee
Transfer service
Transfers to/from Napoli airport/port
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 190 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |