Pompeii Trip Overview
If you’re invested in learning more about Ancient history Pompeii is the place to be. This vast archaeological site was once a thriving Roman city with an estimated 11,000 people. This city accomplished much such as a complex water system, an amphitheatre, gymnasium, and a port. What makes this city so famous is the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. which buried Pompeii in meters of ash. Today it is a well-preserved site with an extensive collection of ruins that visitors can roam freely. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Pompeii, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pompeii, Campania, Italy
If you’re invested in learning more about Ancient history Pompeii is the place to be. This vast archaeological site was once a thriving Roman city with an estimated 11,000 people. This city accomplished much such as a complex water system, an amphitheatre, gymnasium, and a port. What makes this city so famous is the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. which buried Pompeii in meters of ash. Today it is a well-preserved site with an extensive collection of ruins that visitors can roam freely. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
With this day tour you’ll travel along the Amalfi coast to discover the natural beauties of this land and its history through the archaeological site of Pompeii.
Travelling the Amalfi coast, you will find Positano one of the most famous place on the coast due to its beautiful beaches and local shops where you can find the famous laces and painted potteries. Another place of Amalfi coast is Ravello, a peaceful village famous for its panoramic villas that have an amazing view on the sea.
Let the Amalfi coast, your last destination is Pompeii and its archaelogical site where you can discover the ancient history of the city through the rests of the roman amphitheater, mosaics and temples desroyed by the Vesuvius eruption.
At the end of the tour when the driver will bring you back at the hotel, we hope that you have spent an unforgettable day during your holidays in Sorrento.
Duration: 8 hours
