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Pompeii and Herculaneum Select Tour with Local Lunch
Free cancellation
Place: Sorrento
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Entrance Fees Included
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Meal Included
Smaller Group Size
Tour with Audioguide
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Hotel pick up
Do this because
- Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both frozen in time
- Explore the archaeological site of Pompeii on a guided tour
- Savour a relaxing local lunch after your morning sightseeing
- Discover ancient Herculaneum's history with an expert guide
- Local guide with expert knowledge of Pompeii and Herculaneum
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- Meets our high sustainability standards
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
What to expect
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the sister cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were frozen in time. More than 1,600 years passed before they were rediscovered, and today they're undoubtedly two of the world's greatest archaeological sites. Andrea, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Pompeii and Herculaneum may have shared the same fate under the ashes of Mount Vesuvius, but they offer two distinct glimpses into ancient Roman life. While Pompeii was a bustling commercial centre, Herculaneum was a refined seaside retreat for the wealthy.'
Buried by volcanic debris, these UNESCO-listed sites offer a fascinating and at times haunting insight into ancient Roman life. First up, your guide will lead you through the streets of Pompeii and show you the richly decorated villas of the Roman upper classes as well as public spaces such as the Forum. See the remains of temples and villas and stroll along cobbled streets still rutted from Roman carts.
Then, after lunch, we'll head to the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Andrea says, ‘Walking through Pompeii is like stepping into a busy city of the past, with its grand public buildings and lively streets, while exploring Herculaneum feels like strolling through a luxurious private estate, with lavish villas and intricate mosaics, boat houses and marble floors.' Following your guide through the ancient town, you'll learn about the tragic demise of Herculaneum, destroyed by a fast-moving pyroclastic flow of hot gas and volcanic mud.
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Important to know
- You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15cm into Pompeii or Herculaneum – there's a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
- Transport may be from a predetermined pick-up location
- Groups for the visit to the archaeological sites will be a maximum of 35 guests, but transport to them may be in coaches holding more passengers
- On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to the archaeological sites is free of charge – this has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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What’s included
Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Lunch
Audio headset guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Select your pick-up point on the map
Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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