Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Naples
Description
Experience the wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum, historic sites preserved since Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. Start your journey with a convenient pickup at Naples Central Station and meeting with the guide, traveling in a modern minibus. In Herculaneum Your guide will lead you through this intriguing site, including the beach where over 300 skeletons were found, offering a unique glimpse into ancient life. Then transfer to Pompeii and enjoy a break before the visit at Maximall Pompeii, where you will be able to take advantage of exclusive shopping privileges thanks to the personalized discount card + welcome kit for an even more rewarding experience between archaeological wonders. In Pompeii, explore major highlights like the Forum, the city's central square, and its significant ancient buildings under the guidance of an expert. After Pompeii, the tour concludes with a return trip to the starting point.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.
You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
Located along the Via dell’Abbondanza, the Insula of the Chaste Lovers preserves remarkable frescoes depicting intimate moments of daily life, including the famous affectionate couple. This stop offers a brief yet vivid glimpse into the elegance and domestic atmosphere of ancient Pompeian homes.
- See the Barns of the Forum
- See the Stabian Baths.
- Walk through Abbondanza Street
- See the Lupanar
- See the Odeon - Small theatre
- See the Basilica
- See the House of Faun
- See the Great Theatre
Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.
- Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum
- See the House of Wooden Partition
- See the Collage of the Augustales
- See the House of Menander
- See the Central Thermae
- See the House of the Relief of Telephus
- See the Samnitic House
- See the House of the Fine Courtyard
- See the House of the Grand Portal
- See the House of the Skeleton
- See the House of the Salon of Nero
- See the House of Deer
- See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo
After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PICK UP AT THE CENTRAL STATION OF NAPLES: Meeting place: OUTSIDE STARHOTEL TERMINUS, IN P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA. The driver will meet you holding a sign ASKOS TOURS written on it to be recognized.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- If you are traveling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment
- No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
Reviews(133)
Michele L. Has studied Pompeii and Herculaneum and was an incredible, knowledgeable tour guide. He showed us the highlights of each place and really made it a wonderful experience. I highly recommend him and Askos Tours.
Our guide was Rafaello. He was friendly and professional and obviously is very knowledgeable about the sites and loves his work. We learned all about Herculaneum and Pompeii. It is hot with minimal shade, especially in Pompeii. I recommend sunscreen and a hat or umbrella. And bring a water bottle. In Pompeii at least you can refill in many places on the tour from the fountains. The water is safe and very good and cold. I highly recommend this tour. The only negative is that we could have used more time to eat and look at shops. There is a 50 minute lunch which was just long enough to eat and two 15 minute free times. I feel an extra 30 minutes in each place would have been helpful and preferred.
We did the 3hour tour of Pompeii with Sara Incaruato. We really enjoyed Sara’s guidance and commentary. She really brought to life the experience. Highly recommend.
Our tour was well organized and convenient. Our guide Gennaro was very knowledgeable and informative. We toured Ercolano first and took a break for lunch and then traveled to Pompeii. Both sites were fascinating and we enjoyed the insights provided by our guide.
Luciano Leone, our tour guide was outstanding. We saw so much in the 2 hours. We probably, no very likely would not have noticed any or the intricacies and historic expansions Luciano provided. He was animated, knowledgeable and you can see he loves what he does.
This guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum was absolutely fantastic. Our guide truly made the experience special – incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history. She brought the sites to life in a way I would never have experienced on my own. Everything was perfectly organized, and the whole tour was both fascinating and enjoyable from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Great guides, very knowledgeable and fun to listen to! Come with appropriate footwear for walking a lot and a bottle of water to stay hydrated!
Very well paced tour and I am glad we did both sites on the same day.The tour was expertly led by Anna who brought a real enthusiasm and knowledge to her guiding of the group.
Michele is a good guide, who shares his knowledge enthusiastically.
A very full day, very informative our guide Gennaro was great and answered any questions lunch spot had plenty of options
