Italy · Archaeology

Shore Tour to the Excavations of Herculaneum(2 hours)

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Naples. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the archaeological excavations of Herculaneum
  • 02 Explore a city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD
  • 03 Travel from Naples in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 04 Enjoy onboard commentary in the agreed language
  • 05 Bottled water, fees, taxes, and WiFi on board included
  • 06 Optional lunch stop available on request at extra cost

Discover the remarkably preserved ruins of Herculaneum on this shore excursion from Naples. Buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this ancient Roman city offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in antiquity, with a scheduled 2-hour visit to explore the archaeological site.

Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and onboard commentary in the agreed language. For those who wish, the experience can also include an optional lunch stop on request, with the chance to enjoy pizza, a traditional set menu, or a tasting in the wine cellars of Vesuvius at an additional cost.

Buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this ancient Roman city offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in antiquity, with a scheduled 2-hour visit to explore the archaeological site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naples, Pompeii, Ercolano, Mount Vesuvius, Torre Annunziata
Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The archaeological excavations of Herculaneum have returned the remains of the ancient city of Herculaneum, buried under a blanket of lava, ash, lapilli and mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, together with Pompeii, Stabia and Oplonti. On request it is also possible a 1 hour lunch break for a pizza, or in a famous family house to taste a set Menu (all inclusive) with traditional local food, drinks, wine, dessert. A 2-hour visit is scheduledYou 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Naples. 5 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Commentary on board in agreed language.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Display sign with the name of the reservation. Pick-up also from the corner of Hotel Teminus (central station), Naples.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Naples.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Naples.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Naples..

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