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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
A journey back in time in the luxurious Herculaneum, the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city was, unlike Pompeii with a commercial vocation, a real resort of the Roman aristocracy that lived along the coast of Campania. Unlike Pompeii, Herculaneum was covered by liquid pyroclastic material, which, solidifying, covered the city under a layer of 20 and more meters of volcanic rock. The high temperatures of the burning clouds that hit the city charred organic materials, which is why the remains of the wooden beams of the buildings, the stairs, the furniture, the ropes, found in the city since the first excavations of 1738 are still visible .
Today only a small area of the city can be visited, while 80% of its surface still lies under the volcanic rock. But what can be visited gives us a clear indication of the high social level of its population.
What's included
Guide service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
What to expect
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
2h · Admission ticket not included
Guided tour of the excavations of Herculaneum, with a historical introduction to the site, a short tour of the spectacular exhibition of jewels, the exhibition of the most significant buildings in the city, with the rich patrician houses, spas, shops, public and religious buildings and , finally, the dramatic view of the skeletons of the victims of the eruption, still preserved in the shelters for boats on the ancient beach.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
It is possible to pick up customers at the b & b or hotel
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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