Ercolano Trip Overview
Be guided by an Archaeologist to discover the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Herculaneum was the best holiday destination for the Roman aristocracy, a small chest full of miracles as Romans stated. In its private residences and public buildings were found marble decorations, wall paintings, mosaic floors as well as objects implemented in the everyday life. Also called ‘the sister of Pompeii’, this city shows you some better preserved findings like wooden doors and exquisite paintings.
With an Archaeologist leading you through the site sharing his knowledge and telling you interesting anecdotes, you’ll get the feeling to be walking in a still living town!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Ercolano, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Be guided by an Archaeologist to discover the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Herculaneum was the best holiday destination for the Roman aristocracy, a small chest full of miracles as Romans stated. In its private residences and public buildings were found marble decorations, wall paintings, mosaic floors as well as objects implemented in the everyday life. Also called ‘the sister of Pompeii’, this city shows you some better preserved findings like wooden doors and exquisite paintings.
With an Archaeologist leading you through the site sharing his knowledge and telling you interesting anecdotes, you’ll get the feeling to be walking in a still living town!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
Explore Herculaneum Ruins with a guide
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: House of the Skeleton, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the House of the Skeleton.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: College of the Augustales, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the College of the Augustales
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the M. Nonio Balbo Terrace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Rilievo di Telefo, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the House of the Relief of Telephus.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Partem Domus lignea – Casa del Tramezzo di Legno, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the House of the Wooden Partition.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa dei Cervi, Cardo V Sito Archeologico di Ercolano, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the House of the Deer
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Salone Nero, Herculaneum Archeological Park the junction of Cardo IV with the Decumanus Maximus, Ercolano Italy
You’ll see the House of the Salon of Nero
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa Sannitica, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the Samnitic House
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Central Thermae, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the Central Thermae.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Bel Cortile, Ercolano Italy
You’ll visit the House of the Fine Courtyard
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of the Grand Portal, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy
You’ll see the House of the Grand Portal
Duration: 15 minutes
