With this exciting excursion departing from Naples, you can explore in a single epic day two of the most important archaeological sites in the world: both the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, both ancient Roman towns completely destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
With this extraordinary day trip, departing from Naples, you will have the opportunity to explore two ancient Roman towns: Pompeii and Herculaneum, both completely destroyed by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
You will leave from the center of Naples to Pompeii: there you will meet your professional guide (for groups up to 6 participants) who will lead you in an extraordinary excursion through the ruins of the city, very well preserved thanks to the fact that it was completely submerged (for nearly 10 meters!) from lava and ashes of Vesuvius. You will visit the old houses and the most important buildings of Pompeii, and see the human casts - like statues - set in motion in which the victims of the eruption were doing. Then, you will have a bit of free time for shopping.
After the visit of Pompeii you will go to the ruins of Herculaneum, another Roman city that suffered the same tragic fate of Pompeii: in this case, the disastrous eruption of Vesuvius in that morning during 79 AD, submerged the whole town, keeping it intact to this day. Exploring the ruins with the guide, you will learn everything about the history of Herculaneum, admiring with your own eyes what is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
After the visit of Pompeii and Herculaneum, it will be time for lunch! We will head towards a local restaurant, where you will taste typical products and excellent local wines. The last part of the tour will be dedicated to a sighteseeing tour by bus to the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The bus will take you up to 1000 meters of the Mount Vesuvius, where you will stop to taking some pictures. At the end of the excursion you will come back to Naples by bus.
Join also the Shore Excursion from Naples or Sorrento to Amalfi, Ravello and Positano and the Private Tour from Naples Port or Centre to Visit the Amalfi Coast and Naples.
*Up to 5 participants we will provide audioguides.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Tour operates in all wheather conditions. In summer, remember to bring a hat and a bottle of water; in autumn/winter, don't forget an umbrella.
Please note that the live guide will be provided with a minimum of 6 participants. Up to 5 participants we will provide audioguides.