Sorrento Trip Overview
Be transported back in time on this 4-hour tour of Herculaneum Archeological Site from Sorrento. Visit the well-preserved ruins of Herculaneum with an expert guide and discover the history behind this once-thriving fishing town that was buried under layers of molten lava and mud in the same volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii. From the gymnasium to the beautifully conserved mosaics that decorate the public baths, see the area’s most impressive sites and get a glimpse of daily life in ancient Italy on this incredible trip.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Sorrento, Italy
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sorrento, Campania, Italy
Be transported back in time on this 4-hour tour of Herculaneum Archeological Site from Sorrento. Visit the well-preserved ruins of Herculaneum with an expert guide and discover the history behind this once-thriving fishing town that was buried under layers of molten lava and mud in the same volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii. From the gymnasium to the beautifully conserved mosaics that decorate the public baths, see the area’s most impressive sites and get a glimpse of daily life in ancient Italy on this incredible trip.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sorrento Coast, Sorrento Coast, Province of Naples, Campania
Pickup from your centrally locatd Sorrento hotel/meeting point
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
Together with your guide, you’ll visit many of the most important sites, public baths with their well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gymnasium.
Entrance fee to Herculaneum not included.
Limited wheelchair and buggy access
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Strada Statale 145, SS145, Sorrento NA, Italy
On the return way, if possible, you will visit a transparent Limoncello factory: a path created entirely in crystal glass where you can admire the
complete productive cycle of the famous liquer Limoncello
di Capri, starting from the selection of the best lemons of Capri and Sorrento (PGI) to the peeling, to the infusion and, finally, the bottling. Everything is made with care and passion right in front of your eyes. A unique and suggestive location with a sensational
view where you can relax and enjoy a tasting of this tastefull liquet, cakes, candies and the best panorama of the Peninsula of Sorrento.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sorrento Coast, Sorrento Coast, Province of Naples, Campania
drop off to your centrally located Sorrento hotel/meeting point
Duration: 1 minute
