Pompeii and Herculaneum led by an Archaeologist with private transport Discount Tickets

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Overview

This tour consists of a marvelous walk in the company of a competent archaeologist and professional guide through the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, buried by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Relax in comfortable transportation in a private minivan. A visit to Herculaneum offers a unique experience; although smaller than Pompeii, it is much better preserved. Buried under 20 meters of mud, it still retains second stories, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings, and mosaics. With our guide's detailed explanations, the city will come to life before your eyes. Pompeii, on the other hand, provides a more extensive exploration. Walking through its streets, you will feel as though the town is still alive. Your guide will share the fascinating history of the city and illustrate how the Romans lived, leading you to the most significant public buildings and private houses. Itinerary may be subject to change

Pickup Information

Pick at the cruise port , train station, airport, or at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

Mandarin-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Pick up at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast. Start your tour meeting your tour guide at the ticket office of Herculaneum ruins
Duration: 60 mins
2. House of the Deer
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
Duration: 10 mins
3. La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.
Duration: 10 mins
4. College of the Augustales
It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
Duration: 10 mins
5. Central Thermae
The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.
Duration: 10 mins
7. House of the Skeleton
The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
Duration: 15 mins
8. House of the Black Salon
The House of the Black Hall is one of Herculaneum's more luxurious mansions. The house has a monumental entrance which still retains the carbonised remains of the doorposts and lintel.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Casa Sannitica
The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Casa del Bel Cortile
This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
Duration: 10 mins
12. House of the Grand Portal
Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts. Drop off at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast.
Duration: 40 mins
13. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Free time to have lunch on your own, then continue your tour visiting Pompeii Ruins
Duration: 30 mins
14. Lupanar
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
Duration: 15 mins
15. Foro de Pompeya
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
Duration: 10 mins
16. Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
17. Granaries of the Forum
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Duration: 15 mins
18. Basilica
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
Duration: 15 mins
19. Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
Duration: 15 mins
20. House of Menander
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
Duration: 15 mins
21. House of the Faun
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
Duration: 15 mins
22. Teatro Grande
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Duration: 10 mins
23. Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

Inclusion

Entrance fees

Admission ticket 'Pompeii Express'

Hotel/port pick up and drop off

Transportation by private Minivan and a professional driver

Guidance and assistance for the entire tour

Exclusion

Meals and personal expenses (not obliged to stop)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Suggested comfortable shoes.

In the summer NO flip flops.

Best to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water.

Lunch stop in between Herculaneum and Pompeii (not obliged to stop)

Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)

Supplied by Askos Tours

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