Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Among the archaeological locations of Vesuvius, buried following the dramatic eruption of 79 A.D., Oplontis is probably the one that offers the most significant monumental testimonies of the Pompeian suburb: your local expert Archaeologist will guide you to these unforgettable places!
Currently the only visiting monument of the ancient Oplontis is a large residential villa: it belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero, or the heritage of her family, based on the testimony of an inscription painted on a mentioned amphora Sucundus, his slave or freedman. This place is a kind of miracle: the the wall paintings are still today vivid in colors and details… You’ll be totally AMAZED!
Stabiae played an important strategic and commercial role: there are numerous villas in a panoramic position, conceived mainly for residential purposes, with large residential neighborhoods, spa facilities, porches and beautifully decorated nymphs.
Currently you can visit 'Villa S. Marco' the largest among the Roman 'villas' and 'Villa Arianna', the oldest, which owes its name to the large painting with mythological subject found in the back wall of the triclinium.
It’s very fascinating to see how the eruption was so distructive, even among the smallest villages – not as big as Pompeii and Herculaneum – and how everything is preserved as well!
Options
Tour in English
Tour in French
Guided tour
Oplontis&Stabiae: discover the Hidden Treasures with your Archaeologist
What's included
Guided tour by a professional archaeologist and licensed guide
Admission tickets to Oplontis Villa
Admission tickets to Stabia Villas
Skip the line tickets
Private transportation
Meals
What to expect
Villa di Poppea
1h · Admission ticket not included
Villa of Poppaea, Oplontis: the amazing detailed frescoes will be totally unforgettable
Villa San Marco
30m
Villa San Marco, Stabiae: you’ll literally walking along the ancient rooms of this villa, a trip back to the past
Villa Arianna
30m
Villa Arianna, Stabiae: the greek myth describen on a wall painting of this amazing domus
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will wait for the guests at the entrance of Oplontis Archaeological Park - Villa di Poppea
End point
The tour will end after the archaeological promenade of Stabiae
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
