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Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up
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Explore the incredible excavation sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the volcano that buried both cities in the first century, on this private tour. Drive up to the uppermost parking area of Mt. Vesuvius and walk to the crater. Step back in time as you discover the remarkably well-preserved ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, both frozen in history by the volcanic eruption. A licensed professional guide, exclusively for your group, will accompany you during the visits to the archaeological sites (Pompeii and Herculaneum), making the experience even more engaging and informative. Please note that guiding service is not provided for the climb to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius.
- Climb to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius from the highest parking area
- Explore the archaeological excavation sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii with your private licensed guide
- Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in these well-preserved cities
- Enjoy a private, worry-free day with driver, vehicle, tickets (Pompeii & Herculaneum), and guide included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information when booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
- Dress code: casual
- Since entrance tickets to Pompeii are included and are nominative, all participants must provide their full name (first and last name) at the time of booking for pre-purchase.
- Please note that at the entrance to Pompeii, ID may sometimes be requested. For this reason, it is advisable for each participant to carry a valid identification document.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
- Lunch and additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Mt. Vesuvius
Itineraries
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Time : 02:00
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Time : 00:05
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
Time : 00:10
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
Time : 00:05
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This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold
Time : 00:10
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Time : 00:10
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
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The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men’s quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).
Time : 00:10
The Grand Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault.
Time : 01:40
You will be taken by your driver to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. There, you meet a licensed guide at the main gate and after purchasing tickets, your tour begins. You will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Time : 00:10
You will admire one of the last discoveries made by archaeologists, the incredibly restored remains of a boat dug up in the marina area, the same one where 300 skeletons were found.
Time : 01:10
The nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono” starts from the Piazzale (square) at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level in the municipality of Herculaneum at the end of the provincial road Ercolano-Vesuvio. At the moment, the Piazzale hosts a parking area for those who come by car. Before starting the climb, you can visit one of the info points of the Vesuvius National Park where you can receive useful information about the protected area and buy a map. From the Piazzale you can already enjoy a splendid view of the northern side of Mount Somma with the cognoli of Sant’Anastasia and Punta Nasone, the top of the ancient volcano which 1,132 metres high, opposite the cognoli of Ottaviano and Levante. While looking upwards, you can hold your breath and see from below what will be the ascent to the bottom edge of Sterminator Vesevo.
Time : 02:30
Approximately 40 minutes drive from the highway to the point closest to trail that takes to the summit. An approximately 35 min. walk to the top of the volcano. An approximately 35 min. walk back down to the car. Approximately 40 min. drive down to the highway.
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One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.
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