8:00 – 9:00 am
airports, railway station, ports and hotels all through Italy.
approximately 8 hours
Tip
Pompeii entrance fees: €16 per person
Herculaneum entrance fees: €10 per person
Mount Vesuvius entrance fees: €10 per person
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
from April 1 to October 31 from 9 am to 9 pm
from November 1 to March 31 from 9 am to 5 pm
closing days, December 25 – January 1 – May 1
from March 16 to October 14 from 8:30 pm to 7:30 pm
from October 15 to March 15 from 8:30 am to 5 pm
closing day, December 25
January, February, November, December from 9 am to 3 pm
March, October from 9 am to 4 pm
April, May, June, September from 9 am to 5 pm
July, August from 9 am to 6 pm
A day around the bay of Naples visiting the highlights of it. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius is what the Pompeii Herculaneum and Vesuvius private tour offers.
Travel to each site in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle with a personal local Guide who’ll give you important information about the history and the culture of the places that you will visit. Explore each of the archaeological sites and the volcano that erupted in 79 AD burying those towns at your own pace.
You can also get some of the local food during this tour, just ask your guide to get recommendation about the best places of the area
The ruins of Pompeii reveal a wide range of structures, including lavish villas, modest houses, shops, taverns, public baths, theaters, temples, and administrative buildings. The architecture reflects the Roman style of the time, with intricate frescoes, mosaics, and intricate details adorning many buildings.
The Forum was the heart of the city and served as a center for political, religious, and economic activities. It was surrounded by important structures such as the Basilica, temples, and public meeting spaces.
Pompeii had a rich cultural life, with theaters for performances, including dramas and musicals, and an amphitheater for gladiatorial contests and other spectacles.
The city’s artistic expression is evident in its well-preserved frescoes and mosaics that adorned walls and floors. These artworks depicted scenes from mythology, daily life, nature, and more.
In contrast to modern Ercolano, classical Herculaneum was a peaceful fishing and port town of about 4000 inhabitants, and something of a resort for wealthy Romans and Campanians.
Herculaneum’s fate paralleled that of nearby Pompeii. Destroyed by an earthquake in AD 63, it was completely submerged in the AD 79 eruption of Mt Vesuvius. However, as it was much closer to the volcano than Pompeii, it drowned in a 16m-thick sea of mud rather than in the lapilli (burning pumice stone) and ash that rained down on Pompeii. This essentially fossilised the town, ensuring that even delicate items, like furniture and clothing, were discovered remarkably well preserved.
The town was rediscovered in 1709 and amateur excavations were carried out intermittently until 1874, with many finds being carted off to Naples to decorate the houses of the well-to-do or to end up in museums. Serious archaeological work began again in 1927 and continues to this day.
Looming above the Bay of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 and covered Pompeii in ash, preserving parts of the ancient city that can still be seen today.
The volcano itself is still active—the only active one in continental Europe—and, though dormant, is considered to be one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes. Despite this, many visitors hike the mountain to see its infamous crater and are rewarded with stunning views of Pompeii, the Bay of Naples, and the surrounding Italian countryside.
A trip to the volcano itself provides the best understanding of the area and its impact on the region’s history. A hike up the mountain begins in Mount Vesuvius National Park, which has nine nature trails and allows for summit access. The crater’s lunar landscape is otherworldly, and the views are tough to beat.
