Pompeii and Herculaneum led by an Archaeologist with private transport

This tour consists in a marvelous walk in company of a competent archaeologist and  professional guide around of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum buried from the ashes of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 a. D.

Relax in a comfortable trasportation in a private Minivan.

A walk in Pompeii is a very strong experience; you’ll have the feeling of wandering in a town that is still alive. The guide will tell you about the history of the town and how the Romans lived, showing you all the most important public buildings and private houses.

While Pompeii had been covered in five meters of ash, an avalanche of mud 20 meters thick buried Herculaneum, which is smaller but better preserved then Pompeii; there It is still possible to see second stories, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics. With our guide’s explanation the city will come to life.

The itinerary can be subjected to slight variations due to the closure of some locations or due to overcrowding.

Pick up at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast. Enter in Pompeii ruins at the main entrance of the archaeological site called “Porta Marina Superiore”.

Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

Walk through the main street of Pompeii

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

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.

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

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Stop for a lunch of about 1 hour, it is optional, if you wish we can suggest some of the best restaurants around the ruins. And pick up with private trasport to hercolaneum ruins.

The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.

M. Nonius Balbus was the city’s major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.

It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Suggested comfortable shoes.
• In the summer NO flip flops.
• Best to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water.
• Lunch stop in between Pompeii and Herculaneum (not obliged to stop)

• Private Tour & Transportation
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  Pickup included

• Transportation with a private Minivan and a professional driver
• Admission ticket for Pompeii and Herculaneum
• All taxes, gas and parking expenses.
• The guidance and assistance for the entire tour by a qualified archaeologist and guide;
• Hotel/port pick up and drop off

• Meals and personal expenses (not obliged to stop)

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• This Tour is Provided by Askos Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.