Pompeii is a vast archaeological site, it is so large that you can easily get lost inside. Once a flourishing and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD The site is constantly evolving thanks to the continuous excavations that offer new discoveries every year. A professional private guide is highly recommended to be able to visit it in more detail and relax in its most important facilities. The guide is on request will help you skip the long lines at the ticket office and is not included in the tour price. A 2-hour stop is providedRide on the crater of Vesuvius where there is a magnificent panorama in the Gulf of Naples with its islands to see.Herculaneum is world famous for the archaeological excavations of the Roman city founded, according to legend, by Hercules and destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79; together with those of Pompeii and Oplontis, they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.You will have the opportunity to stop for lunch in the wine cellars of Vesuvius to taste wines and quality food of own production in the family winery. € 30 all inclusive menu per person not included in the tour price, stop on customer request.
Italy · Archaeology
Shore tour of Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum.
The journey
- 01 Visit Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Herculaneum in one day
- 02 Explore two UNESCO-listed archaeological sites
- 03 Enjoy views over the Gulf of Naples from Vesuvius
- 04 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and WiFi on board
- 05 Optional stop for lunch and wine tasting at the Vesuvius wine cellars
- 06 Ideal shore excursion from Naples
Discover three of southern Italy’s most remarkable sites in one full-day shore excursion from Naples. Travel between Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Herculaneum as you explore the story of the AD 79 eruption that reshaped this extraordinary landscape and preserved entire Roman cities beneath ash and volcanic material.
Walk through the vast ruins of Pompeii, continue up Vesuvius for crater views over the Gulf of Naples, and visit Herculaneum, another UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its archaeological importance. There is also the option to stop for lunch at the wine cellars of Vesuvius to enjoy local wines and food from the family winery, on customer request and not included in the tour price.
Walk through the vast ruins of Pompeii, continue up Vesuvius for crater views over the Gulf of Naples, and visit Herculaneum, another UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its archaeological importance.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- WiFi on board
What's Not Included
- Enter the monuments and archaeological sites
- Tip
- Dinner
- Lunch
Know before you go
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Display of the cartel with the name of the reservation
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