Pompei Trip Overview
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius of 79 a.D. was one of the largest natural disasters of the past. Thanks to that, nowadays, we are able to visit a very good preserved roman town dating back to the Roman Empire.
You need a guided tour to bring the place alive, especially given the size of the sight (approx 160 acres)
Experience daily life in Pompeii with our expert archeological guides.
You’ll explore the public, religious, civil and private life of romans, such as:
the Roman Forum with its temples, theater, thermal baths, shops, houses and much more.
It will be an experience you’ll never forget!
Additional Info
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Starts: Pompei, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pompei, Campania, Italy
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius of 79 a.D. was one of the largest natural disasters of the past. Thanks to that, nowadays, we are able to visit a very good preserved roman town dating back to the Roman Empire.
You need a guided tour to bring the place alive, especially given the size of the sight (approx 160 acres)
Experience daily life in Pompeii with our expert archeological guides.
You’ll explore the public, religious, civil and private life of romans, such as:
the Roman Forum with its temples, theater, thermal baths, shops, houses and much more.
It will be an experience you’ll never forget!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
Pompeii, with its 66 hectares of which about 50 excavated, is a unique set of civil and private buildings, monuments, sculptures, paintings and mosaics of such importance for the history of archaeology and antiquity to be recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A ticket not included in the tour is required to access the Archaeological Park and, consequently, the tour.
Stop At: Forum, Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompeii Italy
You will visit the main center of political, religious, civil and economic life of the ancient city with its temples and public buildings.
Here we will also admire the famous “plaster casts” (frozen bodies).
Don’t forget to take a picture of the Forum with Mount Vesuvius!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Pompeii Italy
The temple of Apollon is one of the most ancient temples of the city. Restored not a long time ago,it is offering a spectacular view on Mount Vesuvius.
The temple is dedicated to the god of the sun and its twin sister Diana, goddess of the moon.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tempio di Giove Capitolino, Via Del Tempio Di Giove, 18, 00186 Pompeii Italy
The temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva is one of the most famous of Pompeii for its view on Mount Vesuvius. Don’t miss a picture of it!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Via dell’Abbondanza, Via dell_Abbondanza, 80045 Pompeii Italy
Walking along the main commercial street of the ancient Pompeii you will see shops, houses and public fountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Fauno, Via Villa Dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
The house of the Faun with its 32000 square feets is the largest house of the ancient Pompeii. Here you will admire gardens, multicolor mosaics. One of them is that of “Alexander the Great”, work of art of the antiquity.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Odeon – Teatro Piccolo, Pompei Scavi, Pompeii Italy
Visiting the small theater you will admire details like the precious marble floor. This theater was used for music and poetry.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Cinghiale, Pompeii Italy
Walking along the main street you see the house of” wildboar ” nearby the Forum with a beautiful mosaic floor.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tempio di Venere, Pompeii Italy
The temple of Venus is dedicated to the main goddess of Pompeii and located in a panoramic spot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica, Vicolo Delle Terme 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
The Basilica is not a religious building, as you could suppose from the name, but it is an ancient Roman courthouse. Here you will admire beautiful details
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via Del Foro, 26, Pompeii Italy
You will visit a tipical Roman thermal bath with its gym, swimming pool, and rooms dedicated to sauna and massages.
Duration: 15 minutes