Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trips from Naples
Step back 2,000 years at Pompeii, the Roman city frozen in time by the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius, with its streets, frescoes and plaster casts, and the smaller, better-preserved Herculaneum. Expert-guided tours bring these extraordinary archaeological sites vividly to life.
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Pompeii & Herculaneum in Naples — FAQ
What is Pompeii?
Pompeii is the remarkably preserved Roman city buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, now a vast UNESCO archaeological site of streets, houses, frescoes and haunting plaster casts of victims.
How far is Pompeii from Naples?
Pompeii is about 30–40 minutes from Naples by the Circumvesuviana train, making it an easy day trip; a guided tour greatly enriches the visit to the huge site.
Should you visit Pompeii or Herculaneum?
Pompeii is far larger and more famous; Herculaneum is smaller but better preserved, with intact upper floors and wood — many tours combine both for the full picture.