Pompeii & Herculaneum Private Full Day Trip From Naples
Description
Discover the two ancient towns buried by the eruption of mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Visit Pompeii wich was covered by ash and lapilli and preserved for centuries nearly intact and Herculaneum that was submerged by flow of mud an lava.
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Itinerary
In the morning depart with your personal driver to reach Pompeii, a UNESCO heritage site, the most visited roman site after the Colosseum in Rome. Meet your tour guide and learn that here everything is intact, brought back to life after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius of 79 A. C. for centuries and centuries of archaeological excavations: houses, shops, squares, brothels and even entire human figures preserved over time thanks to the lava of Vesuvius’ eruption. Roman architecture is shown to you in the marvelous villas (the most famous is Villa dei Misteri) and in public buildings such as the Forum, the Macellum (Market) and the amphitheater.
Then visit Herculaneum, the city that according to legend was founded by Hercules. Here the houses are smaller than Pompeii but not less interesting, Herculaneum is UNESCO heritage site too. Also, you can asto to the driver to make a stop in a local factory to look at the productive process of Cameos and Corals, the ancient roman art.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Guaranteed pick up in all center located hotels in Naples. Naples: please advise the location in order to arrange your pick up (Hotels, Port, Airport and Train Station).
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Starting this year, a nominative ticket is mandatory: Please indicate the correct names of each participant and bring your identity documents in case of access control to Pompeii. The organization is not responsible for incorrect information and declines all responsibility in case of denied access.