Herculaneum Pompeii and Paestum Private Tour from Rome with lunch
Description
In 62 A.D. a violent earthquake struck the Vesuvius area. Seventeen years later, on August 24, 79 A.D., the sudden eruption of Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum with ashes and lapillus. The buried cities were rediscovered in the 16th Century, but it was only in 1748 that the exploration phase began under the King of Naples Charles III of Bourbon. Our guides will bring you this ancient resort towns to life. After a lovely travel along the Tirrenian Coast we will reach Paestum. Here myth and legend coexist. The Temple of Ceres, the Temple of the Neptune, the Amphitheater (a Typical Roman Building), and the National Archeological Museum, which allows the visitors to retrace the Greek, Lucan and Roman History of the city. Here a unique example of Greek painting is kept: The Diver's Tomb.
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The spectral ruins of ancient Pompeii lead to one of the world's most engrossing archaeological experiences. Much of the site 's value is in the fact that the city is not blown away by Vesuvius in AD 79 but buried under a layer of lapilli (burning fragments of pumice stone). Walk in the streets of Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome, Italy. With a private and historical guide, you will be able to visit Europe's most important archaeological site.
Mount Vesuvius, submerged under a torrent of mud and lava after Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. The buildings have been walking down the streets Together with your guide, you'll visit many important sites, public baths with their well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gymnasium.
One of Italy's most majestic sights on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Paestum is a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia. After its foundation by Greek colonists under the name of Poseidonia it was eventually conquered by the Lucanians and later by the Romans. The Lucanians renamed it to Paistos and in turn the Romans gave the city its current name. The ruins of the ancient Greek temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, which are in a very good state of preservation. Doric temples, which are thought to be dedicated to the city's namesake Poseidon (known to the Romans as Neptune), Hera and Ceres. The Temples of Neptune and Hera are located next to the Southern end of the site, while the smaller Temple of Ceres is at the Northern end.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at 6:30 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A small amount of walking is involved
- Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological areas
- Food or drinks choices made outside the fixed menu please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking
Reviews(5)
What an adventure back in time. We did the private tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Paestum with Francesco and team and it was well worth it. The day was long, with a 6:30AM pick up at our hotel in central Rome. The car was very luxurious and very roomy, which made being in the car for fairly long drives much easier. The early morning departure was a smart move since we arrived at Herculaneum and met our private guide, Romolo, before many other people had arrived. It made walking through the magnificent site so much more enjoyable, since it felt like the entire place was ours alone. Romolo was knowledgeable, funny and very accommodating with our endless questions. The tour length was fully in our control, and we made the most of our time with Romolo. With the same guide, we transferred over to Pompeii. Having the same guide at both locations proved really helpful, as he was able to compare and contrast the two sites. Unlike Herculaneum, Pompeii was jam-packed with people, so having someone able to navigate the massive site and tailor our experience to where the crowds were or weren’t made it way more enjoyable than if we had been on our own or in a large group with a set agenda. After a quick lunch at Pompeii, we headed a bit farther south, about three hours south of Rome, to Paestum, which neither of us was familiar with prior to booking the tour. What an unexpected experience. Unlike the Mount Vesuvius eruption sites, the archaeological site of Paestum was 500-600 years old and featured Greek architecture. Our guide, Angelo, was passionate about telling the story of the ancient civilization and how it thrived but ultimately became a victim of time. The three Greek temples were amazing to experience. One thing to note about this tour is that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the car. Our drive back to Rome after Paestum was three hours, but, in all honesty, it was worth it. And when we were in the car, the conversation with Francesco and our driver was light and enjoyable. All in all, a very long day but highly recommended.
It was a full day inside the Roman and Greek history! We really thank you for this review because it is very accurate and make our team so proud of our job!
What an adventure back in time. We did the private tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Paestum with Francesco and team and it was well worth it. The day was long, with a 6:30AM pick up at our hotel in central Rome. The car was very luxurious and very roomy, which made being in the car for fairly long drives much easier. The early morning departure was a smart move since we arrived at Herculaneum and met our private guide, Romolo, before many other people had arrived. It made walking through the magnificent site so much more enjoyable, since it felt like the entire place was ours alone. Romolo was knowledgeable, funny and very accommodating with our endless questions. The tour length was fully in our control, and we made the most of our time with Romolo. With the same guide, we transferred over to Pompeii. Having the same guide at both locations proved really helpful, as he was able to compare and contrast the two sites. Unlike Herculaneum, Pompeii was jam-packed with people, so having someone able to navigate the massive site and tailor our experience to where the crowds were or weren’t made it way more enjoyable than if we had been on our own or in a large group with a set agenda. After a quick lunch at Pompeii, we headed a bit farther south, about three hours south of Rome, to Paestum, which neither of us was familiar with prior to booking the tour. What an unexpected experience. Unlike the Mount Vesuvius eruption sites, the archaeological site of Paestum was 500-600 years old and featured Greek architecture. Our guide, Angelo, was passionate about telling the story of the ancient civilization and how it thrived but ultimately became a victim of time. The three Greek temples were amazing to experience. One thing to note about this tour is that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the car. Our drive back to Rome after Paestum was three hours, but, in all honesty, it was worth it. And when we were in the car, the conversation with Francesco and our driver was light and enjoyable. All in all, a very long day but highly recommended.
These words are amazing! You described literally how went the tour and we appreciated so much that you mentioned our guides!
Everything about the private guided tour was perfect and it was a wonderful day exploring 3 ancient cities with the best tour guide and driver we have ever met!! Our tour guide Rossana and our driver Luigi picked us up right on time at our hotel in a comfortable van with a/c. They were both excited to meet us and spend the day with us!! I loved that Rossana asked us what we were interested in and why we took this tour so she could help tailor the tour to best meet our needs and help us to have the best possible experience. Rossana provided us with water bottles and hand sanitizer and made us feel comfortable right away as we drove 2 hours to our first stop, Herculaneum. During the drive, Rossana told us about the itinerary for the day and about our tour guides at each archeological site (Mario and Paulo, who were also wonderful!!). Rossana is extremely knowledgeable about Roman History and the 3 ancient cities we saw. She gave us a brief overview of each city, the history, the significance and the geography because we were not familiar with Herculaneum or Paestum. When we arrived at each location we got VIP treatment!! Rossana had Luigi drop us off at the main entrance, had our tickets ready for us, and she called ahead to make sure that our site guide was there to meet us!! Everything ran smoothly because Rossana is so organized!! Paolo and Mario gave excellent tours because Rossana definitely knew how to tailor our visit. My son is a student of ancient history and Rossana let Mario & Paolo know that my son wanted an extremely detailed explanation about the ancient history at each site and that I was interested in the architecture and that my husband wanted to see everything interesting and unusual from brothels to bath houses!! Rossana accompanied us on all 3 tours and shared her vast knowledge and expertise on each tour to supplement the site guides!! She was kind and helpful and made sure we didn't miss anything!! Rossana was also kind enough to take endless pictures of my family and to help answer all our questions after each tour ended and we went to our next destination. We had an hour of driving in between the stops and Rossana kept the conversation flowing with so much interesting information that time flew!! Rossana also was very patient and she answered my many questions about the geography of Italy because I am unfamiliar with Pompeii and Napoli and I had never even heard of Paestum which is near the Amalfi Coast. We were all so impressed with Rossana's expert knowledge...not just of Rome, ancient Rome and all the archeological sites that we visited but also of all of the regions that we traveled through during our all day tour!! We also truly appreciated Rossana's ability to help us to visualize these ancient cities as they once were. She provided interesting background information and very specific details to truly enhance every part of our tour and make it so very special for us!! An extra bonus was that Rossana also recommended a wonderful restaurant across from the Pompeii archeological site!! We invited Rossana and Luigi to join us for lunch and she helped us to order delicious, authentic regional Neopolitan dishes that we had never tried before and wouldn't have ordered if she had not recommended them!! Rossana also made sure to let the owner know that I have food allergies and asked him to make special dishes just for me to accommodate my allergies!! I have never met a tour guide who was so caring and so concerned about my well being!! Rossana is the best tour guide that we have ever met!! The drive home was 4 hours home due to terrible traffic. Luigi is an expert driver and did everything he could to make our trip as safe and as smooth as possible while Rossanna continued to answer all of our many questions all the way back to Rome!! All of us loved this tour and that is thanks to our incredible tour guide Rossana and our driver Luigi who made it extra special for all of us, and especially for my son!! We would highly recommend this tour and especially this tour guide and driver to others because we loved every minute!!
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If you're a lover of ancient Greek and Roman history, you'll love this tour. You visit three major sites with a guide in one day. Yes, it is a long day, but we loved every minute of it. Our guide Teresa and our driver Ottavio were terrific. Both very friendly and Teresa was really knowledgeable. You could tell she really knew about each site, Herculaneum, Pompeii and Paestum and was passionate about each one. Our guide and driver were accomodating for the long day including bathroom breaks, stops to buy water, pictures, and time in the museum at Paestum and even a quick stop at an ATM in the shops near Paestum. It was particularly hot when we went and although we are not totally out of shape, we do live in climate control in the US and she was mindful of when we looked overheated and needed a short break to sit for a moment or while climbing up a hill. In addition, Rossana arranged the tour and was friendly and helpful and receptive to all of our needs/wants for the tour. She was always in communication and always available whenever I had a question. All around great day and I would highly recommend for those interested in such sites.
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Our trip in May 2019 far exceeded our expectations with professional knowledgeable and friendly guides who accommodated all of our requests. Finally creating a slide show and realizing that we managed to see most if not all of the main attractions at three major sites in just one day. Impressive. Though Pompeii is the most famous, Herculaneum is not to be missed. Paestum, both Greek and Roman, is certainly the most fascinating from a historical and archaeological perspective. Just contacted the owner to identify an object in a photo and received an immediate answer. Impressive though typical of the service we received.
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