Pompei Trip Overview
Your local guide can’t wait to show you the enchanting and fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii.The city had been buried under layers of ashes and lava during the Mt.Vesuvius eruption dated 79 BC, as reported by Plinius the Young into his letters to the friend Tacitus. Since then, the great city of Pompeii had become a memory, a ghost in the fog of history, and it seemed to be lost and forgotten, till new excavations into the area started in the XIX century, and decade by decade, the Ancient city of Pompeii has been brought back to light.
Be ready to live one of the best experiences ever!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Pompei, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pompei, Campania, Italy
Your local guide can’t wait to show you the enchanting and fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii.The city had been buried under layers of ashes and lava during the Mt.Vesuvius eruption dated 79 BC, as reported by Plinius the Young into his letters to the friend Tacitus. Since then, the great city of Pompeii had become a memory, a ghost in the fog of history, and it seemed to be lost and forgotten, till new excavations into the area started in the XIX century, and decade by decade, the Ancient city of Pompeii has been brought back to light.
Be ready to live one of the best experiences ever!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
This visit of the archaeological site of Pompeii introduces you to the history and remnants of the ancient Roman city, which was buried in volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.Travel back in time to see what remains of Pompeii, remarkably well-preserved by the volcanic eruption.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Grande, Via Paganora 19/A, Pompeii Italy
The tour starts with the visit of the Teatro Grande and the Teatro Piccolo with their amazing acoustics; linger in the imagination of the everyday life at Casa del Menandro, with its fine decorations and its precious history.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Forum, Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompeii Italy
Then, get ready to imagine the frenzy that filled the main street and central square (so-called Forum) in the heart of the city, once full of workshops and market stands.
Strolling through these catching places, you will find yourself fully absorbed in the atmospheres of more than 2000 years ago.
Duration: 25 minutes