Enjoy a private full day tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the most famous Roman towns buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Pompeii holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD, Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of the Wonders of the World and the excavations begun in the 18th Century are still being carried out today.
Your private guide will take you slowly through some of the ancient streets of Pompeii where you can see Baths, Forums and Villas built by the prosperous Romans. Marvel at the fabulously preserved Frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the Villas.
When the catastrophe of 79 AD occurred Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the wooden parts of houses and household objects which can be seen today. A large part of the town is still buried, and certainly many art treasures are still to be found.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
- Transportation
- Private English-speaking guide at disposal for 6 hours
- Entrance fees to Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Headphones
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
The “Amalfi Coast Drive” is said to be the most famous scenic drive in Europe and the winding cliff top road offers breathtaking panoramic views at every bend. Each spot is a world of its own, a fantastic world which dazzles the imagination and inspires unforgettable impressions.
Suggested stops: Positano, Ravello or Sorrento.
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No holiday in Amalfi would be complete without a trip to the evocative Island of Capri. Sail across the Sorrentine Bay for the start of an unforgettable day. For such a small an island, about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, Capri has had much said, sung and written about it.
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Once in Naples, enjoy a private, guided walking tour of the major sights like Piazza del Gesu’, Spaccanapoli, St. Chiara Church including a tour of the National Archaeological Museum (MANN) with its extensive Greek and Roman collections, a must-see for art enthusiasts.
The MANN was once a royal stable during the time of King Charles III of Spain and today houses works of the highest quality produced in Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. The core of these exhibits is from the Farnese collection, founded upon gems collected by Cosimo de' Medici and Lorenzo Il Magnifico in the 15th century. Additionally, the museum contains a large number of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum, including important mosaics recovered from the ruins of the Vesuvian cities.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
