Visit the glorious sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum and stand where Mount Vesuvius destroyed the ancient civilisation in AD 79 on this select tour which allows you to explore without the usual hustle and bustle of the normal coach tours!
Firstly you will drive from Sorrento to Herculaneum and enjoy a guided visit of this UNESCO World Heritage Site site for a couple of hours. You can explore what is one of the few ancient cities that can now be seen in much of its original splendour as unlike Pompeii the deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects such as roofs, beds, doors, food and even some 300 skeletons which were surprisingly discovered in recent years.
From there you drive to the wonderful Pompeii for a light lunch and an afternoon visit to this unique place. A guided visit will take you around the ancient town and includes the Villa dei Misteri described as the most beautiful building outside of the city walls. It is dedicated to Dionysius, also known as Bacchus, the god of wine.
Lunch served in Pompeii with the following menu:(subject to changes)
- Caprese salad (mozzarella and tomato)
- Pizza or
- Pasta with bolognese sauce or
- Pork escalope with mushroom sauce and French fries
- Ice cream
- Local wine and mineral water
Ticket Information
Tour Availability: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between April and October.
Meeting Point: Achille Lauro Parking Area, Correale Street.
Departure Time: 09:00am approx. Please arrive at meeting point 15 mins before departure.
Duration: 8 hours approx. This includes approximately 2 hours in both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Inclusions: Light Lunch and drinks, English speaking guide. Admissions; Entrance to Pompeii €15, entrance to Herculaneum €13.
Exclusions: Any other than those not mentioned before.
Additional Information: Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for Disabled or Wheelchair users.
When you’ve Booked: You’ll receive an initial confirmation from us immediately. We will then send your booking details to the supplier within 48 hours to request confirmation. Once they confirm that your requested date and ticket is available, we will email your confirmation which will include the local operator’s contact details and any relevant information.