This combinated tour of Pompeii , Herculaneum and Oplonti is a perfect excursion designed for Archaelogy lovers , who can’t decide which site to visit. Enjoy a full day exploring these roman cities that were buried in the 79 A.D. by the mount Vesuvius , take time for an extensive exploration of the ancient public baths , shops , theathers and private villas with their fabulously preserved frescoes and mosaics.
Pompeii Ruins :
It’s an incredible well preserved roman town buried under 20 feet of ashes during the main eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. , here , every year , about 3.000 000 tourists can live a very touching experience when they visit the recreation of the bodies made with chalk that show the agony of the inhabitants of Pompeii after the eruption, because of the hot gases coming from the volcano.
Herculaneum ruins :
located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was buried by the same eruption of the Volcano , but in a different way to Pompeii. Volcanic material and gases travelled down the crater and hit the ancient city at high speeds and at a very high temperatures. So Herculaneum was covered by 75 feet of hot mud and volcanic materials that “saeled” and preserved the city.
Oplonti ruins :
These excavations situated in the ancient Roman town of Oplontis the modern Torre Annunziata, about ten metres below modern ground level are made of two villas, but only one can be visited (the Poppea’s villa). Evidence suggests that it was owned by the Emperor Nero, and it is believed to have been used by his second wife, Poppaea Sabina, as her main residence when she was not in Rome.
En fact The elite of the Roman Empire use to spend long vacation time in their luxurious villas around the bay of Naples.
Here you will really understand how the aristocrats from Rome spent a good time enjoying the weather, the climate and the products of the Bay of Naples. You will see the best preserved frescoes and mosaics, things that are unfortunately not available in Pompeii.
Do not miss it!
You can visit the archaeological sites on your own , but we strongly reccomend to ask us to book a private guide service for at least one of the three.
if you prefer to visit The archeological museum of Naples instead one of three excavation sites , please inquire for a customized tour!
Tour Duration:
The tour has duration of 8-9 hours to visit and enjoy the three places request.
Pompeii: 2 hours (approx.)
Herculaneum : 1.45 hours (approx.)
Oplonti : 1.15 hours (approx.)
Lunch: 1 hour (on request)
At the beginning of the tour, together with me, based on my experience and upon your request, we will make the arrangement for the itinerary, in order to avoid hours where the places are very crowded.
if you would like to have a longer or shorter tour please inquire for a customized tour!
Info:
The tour Includes :
– private English/ Spanish / French / Portoguese spoken driver
– Gasoline , Highway tolls and parking
The tour do not includes:
– entrance ticket for archeological sites/museums ;
– Lunch (if requested your driver will be happy to suggest you a typical restaurant according to your needs.)
– Admission fee for Pompeii and Herculaneum : Free for travelers under 18 yrs (please bring a valid ID).
– Admission fee for Pompeii : EUR0 13 per adult. Free for travelers under 18 yrs (please bring a valid ID).
– On request we are able to provide a private guide service in the language for the visit of the archaeological sites at a very good rates.
Meeting Location:
PORT: Port of Naples/Salerno Harbour/ Port of Sorrento / Amalfi Harbour.
AIRPORT: Capodichino, Airport in Rome ,
HOTEL: Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast or anywhere in Region.
