Introduction:

 

With its excavated area, extending for approximately 44 ha, and the preservation state of its buildings, due to the particular burial (under a blanket of 6 meter of ash and rock) caused by the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii can be considered the only archaelogical site which gives the real image of roman city.

And the image is similar to cities, not preserved, of the same period. Despite wars waged on its soils, despite assaults by earthquakes and a volcano nineteen centuries ago, Pompeii is still vibrant and accessible. Wander from mosaic to monument, temple to theatre, envision life in this legendary city.

 

While most visitors to Italy are aware of the history of the destruction of Pompeii, and many have visited its famous ruins, relatively few people know of Herculaneum the other Napolitan city that was also destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24th, 79 A.D.

In contrast to Pompeii, Herculaneum was a smaller town with a wealthier population at the time of its destruction. In its heyday, Herculaneum was a peaceful and affluent Roman villa town. The city’s streets were tightly packed with houses and shops.

Its main street was closed off to wagons and carts to allow pedestrians to wander around at their leisure, and many of the sidewalks were covered with awnings to shelter shoppers from bad weather.

 

Departure Point: Your Sorrento hotel

Return Details: Tour concludes at your Sorrento hotel

Total time: 7 hours (6 hours visiting plus 1 hour stop lunch)

The above prices include: private car, english speaking driver, VAT, taxes, tolls, parking.

The above prices do not include: meals and entrance fees.

Optional service:

private licensed english speaking guide in Pompeii & Herculaneum: surcharge Euro 380

You are not forced to book a guide, of course.

Anyway, your english speaking driver will take you to the sites but he cannot escort and explain you INSIDE Pompeii ruins and Herculaneum ruins because standing to the italian law only the LICENSED guides are allowed to do this.

In case you do not book a guide, you will explore the ruins on your own, while the driver will be waiting for you outside near the car.