Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Tour - with Lunch from Naples
Description
This tour focus on the visit of the two main archaeological sites of the region: Pompeii and Herculaneum, the ancient roman cities swept away by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Considered of great importance for the Roman Empire, they were at their social and economic peak at the time of the disaster. The main difference between the two places is that Pompeii was a bustling city, gateway for merchants and travellers, while the latter was more of a residential village for aristocrats and intellectuals. Lunch break to a local restaurant, drinks not included. After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum. Visit of Pompeii operated by audioguides till 6 partecipants and by licensed guide for bigger parties. Visit of Herculaneum operated by audioguides. Entrance tickets for both sites not included.
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Itinerary
At the time of the dramatic eruption, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had a population of some 5.000 people. A number of emperors and aristocrats had their holiday villas in these cities. One day, in 79 AD, several meters of ashes buried the whole area in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, under the Bourbons government, excavation works started. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world, while Herculaneum is renewed for its Villa dei Papiri containing a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visit of the excavations (approx 2 hrs) and if time permits also of a coral and cameos factory to admire the production procedure carried on by expert artisans
Lunch break
After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum. The visit will be done by audioguides
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
Reviews(4)
Nice tour very informative and the tour guide was very knowledgeable
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy you found the tour informative and enjoyed the knowledge of our guide. Hope to welcome you again soon! Staff Napolicityvision
Truly amazing in scope. Chris and Alex were terrific hosts. They had everything wired from beginning to end. Excellent tour company.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Chris and Alex made your experience truly memorable and that everything was seamless from start to finish. It means a lot to us at Napoli City Vision to know we could provide you with such a fantastic tour. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing adventure!
Put this tours on your bucket list , it certainly was a experience to remember, overall value for money was a winner 100%
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your tour with Napoli City Vision was an unforgettable experience and that you found great value in it. It means the world to us to know we could make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you again on another amazing adventure soon! 🌟
Pompeii was interesting, but to crowded with too many visitors. Herculaneum was an excellent experience and much less crowded.
