Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
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This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD. Join the guide at the entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Inferiore, where the tour starts. Discover the site and its best highlights with the assistance of an expert Archaeologist. You will see the Forum – the main square – the most important houses and buildings and the famous plaster casts. After the tour take a quick break, then reach the site of Herculaneum by the local metro line called Circumvesuviana at a few steps from Pompeii entrance. End your tour with the site of Herculaneum, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: visit the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found.
Your experience
Stop 1
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
Stop 2
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Stop 3
Walk through the main street of Pompeii.
Stop 4
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.
Stop 8
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Stop 9
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
Stop 10
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Stop 11
After the visit of Pompeii, continue to Herculaneum together with your archaeologist guide, following the transportation method included in your selected option: From Naples, Sorrento, or Rome: travel with the guide by modern minibus directly to the Herculaneum archaeological site. From Pompeii: reach Herculaneum with your guide using the included Circumvesuviana train ticket (about 30 minutes + 10-minute walk). A quick lunch break is available before the transfer (own expense). Arrival in Herculaneum: Upon arrival, the guide leads the group directly to the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You may access it as follows: By minibus (Naples, Sorrento, Rome options): direct drop-off near the entrance. By train (Pompeii option): a short 10-minute walk from Ercolano Scavi station.
Stop 12
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
What’s included
- Headsets for all participants
- Round-trip transportation to/from Naples, outside Starhotels Terminus (Tour from Naples)
- Train tickets to/from Rome to Naples + Full Day transportation service (Tour from Rome)
- Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento, P.za Angelina Lauro (Tour from Sorrento)
- Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum (Tour from Pompeii)
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM ENGLISH TOUR FROM ROME participants This option includes round trip train tickets from Rome to Naples. Once in Naples, the meeting point is across the street from the Naples central station, at Starhotels Terminus. Your tour guide will hold an Askos Tours sign.
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM ENGLISH TOUR FROM SORRENTO participants This option includes transportation from Sorrento. The meeting point is near the fountain of Piazza Angelina Lauro Square in Sorrento. Your representative will hold an Askos Tours sign for easy identification.
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM ENGLISH TOUR FROM NAPLES participants This option includes transportation from Naples. The meeting point is outside Starhotels Terminus, opposite Naples Central Station. Your tour guide will hold an Askos Tours sign for easy identification.
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM WALKING TOUR participants This option excludes transportation. The meeting point is at the Pompeii Ruins entrance, PORTA MARINA INFERIORE, in Piazza Esedra Square. Look for our staff holding an Askos Tours sign for easy identification.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
- Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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