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Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome

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Description

Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a day trip from Rome, traveling by high-speed train. Start your journey at Rome's Termini Station, heading to Naples, where a professional driver will escort you to Herculaneum. Explore this remarkable archaeological site with an expert guide, visiting key highlights. 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. After this, head to Pompeii for a 2 hrs guided tour. Conclude your tour with a return trip to Rome by high-speed train. This excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into ancient Italy's history and culture.

Tour Options

From Rome by fast train
  • Rome to Naples by fast train: We'll provide you the fast train tickets roundtrip from Roma Termini station to Naples. You will travel by your own by train. Fast train and minivan: In Naples station the driver will meet you at the fountain next to platform 24 then drive to Pompeii and Herculaneum. fast train tickets included : fast train tickest from Rome to Naples roundtrip are included in the price option, we'll send you by email or whatsapp.

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

You will begin your journey independently from Rome Termini Station. The high-speed train tickets will be sent to you one day before the tour, allowing you to board the train on your own. Please note that the guide will not meet you at this location; you will join the group upon arrival in Naples.

30 min

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.

Pass by

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.

5 min

- Walk through Abbondanza Street

10 min

- See the House of Menander

10 min

- See the Barns of the Forum

10 min

- See the Stabian Baths.

10 min

- See the Lupanar

10 min

- See the House of Faun

10 min

- See the Odeon - Small theatre

10 min

- See the Great Theatre

50 min

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.

10 min

- See the House of Deer

10 min

- See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo

10 min

- See the Collage of the Augustales

Admission included120 min

- Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum

10 min

- See the House of Wooden Partition

10 min

- See the House of the Skeleton

10 min

- See the Central Thermae

10 min

- See the House of the Relief of Telephus

5 min

- See the Samnitic House

10 min

- See the House of the Fine Courtyard

5 min

- See the House of the Grand Portal

10 min

- See the House of the Salon of Nero

30 min

After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples. The transfer will leave you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.

60 min

Your high-speed train will arrive back at Rome Termini Station, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.

Highlights

"Pompeii Express" entry tickets; Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets
Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
Headsets
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist

What's included

Included
"Pompeii Express" entry tickets; Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets
Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
Headsets
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
Not included
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant car seats are available upon request
  • Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
  • Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
  • If you are travelling 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.
  • Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
  • Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant

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