Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome

Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome

Duration11h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a day trip from Rome, traveling by high-speed train. Start your journey at Rome's Termini Station, heading to Naples, where a professional driver will escort you to Herculaneum. Explore this remarkable archaeological site with an expert guide, visiting key highlights.

Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.

After this, head to Pompeii for a 2 hrs guided tour.

Conclude your tour with a return trip to Rome by high-speed train. This excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into ancient Italy's history and culture.

What's included

"Pompeii Express" entry tickets; Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets
Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
Headsets
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist

Meals and drinks
Personal expenses

What to expect

Stazione Roma Termini
1h · Admission ticket included

You will begin your journey independently from Rome Termini Station. The high-speed train tickets will be sent to you one day before the tour, allowing you to board the train on your own. Please note that the guide will not meet you at this location; you will join the group upon arrival in Naples.
30m

Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.
Pass by

You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
Via dell’Abbondanza
5m

- Walk through Abbondanza Street
10m

- See the House of Menander
10m

- See the Barns of the Forum
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
10m

- See the Stabian Baths.
10m

- See the Lupanar
10m

- See the House of Faun
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
10m

- See the Odeon - Small theatre
10m

- See the Great Theatre
50m

Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.
10m

- See the House of Deer
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
10m

- See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo
College of the Augustales
10m

- See the Collage of the Augustales
2h · Admission ticket included

- Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
10m

- See the House of Wooden Partition
House of the Skeleton
10m

- See the House of the Skeleton
Central Thermae
10m

- See the Central Thermae
10m

- See the House of the Relief of Telephus
Casa Sannitica
5m

- See the Samnitic House
Casa del Bel Cortile
10m

- See the House of the Fine Courtyard
House of the Grand Portal
5m

- See the House of the Grand Portal
10m

- See the House of the Salon of Nero
30m

After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples. The transfer will leave you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.
1h

Your high-speed train will arrive back at Rome Termini Station, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station.
Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.

End point

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station.
Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant car seats are available upon request
Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
If you are travelling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment.
Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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