Sorrento Trip Overview
One of those places that can’t fail to amaze everyone who visits, Pompeii is the city that was frozen in time, stopped in action and covered in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Since it was discovered, it’s been thrust into the world’s spotlight and earned a coveted place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The remains of temples, villas and streets have been uncovered here and look just as they did 2,000 years ago. You’ll tread the cobbled streets brought to life by a guided commentary through radio headsets.
Even if you are no history fan, Pompeii can not fail to take your breath away.
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Sorrento, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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One of those places that can’t fail to amaze everyone who visits, Pompeii is the city that was frozen in time, stopped in action and covered in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Since it was discovered, it’s been thrust into the world’s spotlight and earned a coveted place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The remains of temples, villas and streets have been uncovered here and look just as they did 2,000 years ago. You’ll tread the cobbled streets brought to life by a guided commentary through radio headsets.
Even if you are no history fan, Pompeii can not fail to take your breath away.
Not suitable for people with limited mobility
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
The archaeological excavations of Pompeii have returned the remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, near the hill of Civita, at the gates of modern Pompeii, buried under a blanket of ashes and lapilli during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, together with Ercolano, Stabia and Oplonti. The findings following the excavations, initiated by the will of Charles III of Bourbon, are one of the testimonies of Roman life, as well as the best preserved city of that era
Duration: 2 hours
