Private Pompeii & Herculaneum

Private Pompeii & Herculaneum
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the breathtakingly preserved ruins of Pompeii, bringing 2000 years of history to life in this immersive tour.
  • Discover Herculaneum, a Roman city fossilized in mud, offering a fascinating insight into ancient lifestyles and culture.
  • Benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking driver, ensuring a comfortable journey and local insights during the tour.
  • Our tour provides time for leisure and meals, allowing you to savor authentic Italian cuisine and relax amidst history.
  • Enjoy the best prices and guarantees in the industry, ensuring your satisfaction and timely return to your cruise ship.
From $194.00/person to $773.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Private Sightseeing
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Tender Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Includes a bottle of water. Additional food and beverages are not included but will be available for purchase during lunch break and at various stops. The driver/guide will be able to make suggestions.
Recommended Dress Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes is suitable for most of the year, but light sweaters or jackets may be needed in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles.
Restrictions Must be able to get in/out of the vehicle. This tour is accessible for foldable wheelchair or walker. Guests must be able to walk on uneven terrain in Pompeii. Please Note: Though your English-speaking driver can provide commentary while driving you around, they cannot act as a guide outside of the vehicle.

Private Pompeii & Herculaneum

Departing from the Amalfi Ferry Pier, this full-day tour starts at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, in the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. An archaeological and cultural treasure where the ghosts and echoes of history can still be seen and heard in the ruins of the ancient Roman city. You can wander 2000-year-old roads and glimpse into the temples and villas of the ancient city. You will see everything from colorful, lively frescoes and mosaics to the ghostly, white stone people of the city, frozen in time forever.

Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past. You'll have three hours to explore the history and culture of Italy in Pompeii before breaking for lunch.

History buffs and anyone with archaeological and anthropological interests take note, your next stop will be at the historical site of Herculaneum. Herculaneum's fate runs parallel to that of Pompeii. Destroyed by an earthquake in AD 62, the AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius saw it submerged in a thick sea of mud that essentially fossilized the city. The ruins of Herculaneum, like Pompeii, are very well preserved and harbor a wealth of archaeological finds, from ancient advertisements and stylish mosaics to carbonized furniture and terror-struck skeletons. Indeed, this superbly conserved Roman fishing town of 4000 inhabitants is easier to navigate than Pompeii.

Lightweight summer clothing and light layers are recommended, with sweaters and jackets advised for evenings and cooler months. Some terrain in Italy is uneven and archaeological sites can be challenging for those who are not surefooted, so keep that in mind when booking your tour. This particular tour involves a hike. Vehicles are accessible for a foldable wheelchair or walker.

Please Note: This tour includes an English-speaking driver, fuel, highway toll fees, and parking fees, but does not include entrance fees or tickets to local attractions, or private guides. Though your English-speaking driver can provide commentary while driving you around, they cannot act as a guide outside of the car. Food and beverages are not included in this tour, though there are times set aside for snack breaks and meals included in the day's schedule. The driver will be happy to make suggestions about the best places to eat throughout the day. At the end of this history-steeped tour, your driver will return you to the Amalfi Ferry Pier.