A private Day Tour on the three main sites that represent the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius for visitors who are interested in Roman history or about the geology of the area, is recommended. We will take you with our limousines to the ruins, where you can experience and see the magnitude of the eruption in 79 BC and all the people who lay buried for many centuries. It’s staggering but is only one part of the story. Pompeii is the much larger and more famous of the two archaeological sites. Although the buildings are not as well preserved as at Herculaneum, Pompeii offers the visitor a wider view of Roman life, with shops, houses, streets, amphitheatres, the Forum, baths and a gladiator arena. Just down the road from Italy’s most-visited tourist attraction are the little-known Herculaneum is much smaller but better preserved than Pompeii. Vesuvius, exactly from any of those two places you can see the sleeping giant which has erupted last time in 1944. Naples the culture contained in this city simply stuns. There is so much to visit, what are you waiting?
| Trip Code: | EXC1-A Archaeological Tour: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Naples |
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| Highlights: | Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins, Mt. Vesuvius |
| Departs from: | Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Salerno |
| Tour Length: | 9-10 hours |
| Type: | Private Excursion Tours |
| Included: | Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. |
| Not included: | Entrance tickets and Archaeological guide |
| Sites included: | Pompeii - Herculaneum - Vesuvious |
| Services: | Include transportation in a comfortable Mercedes Limovan equipped with double air-conditioning and refreshments. This would be ideal for a couple but also adaptable for families with children.
Every itinerary can be modified to fit any special need or request. |
Being an important commercial centre in Campania felix, played a strategic role in the redistribution of goods between Rome, the inland cities and the ports on the Mediterranean. The life of the city centred around the Forum...
At Herculaneum, unlike Pompeii, where the eruption destroyed roofs and attics, a large part of the buildings remain several stories high: the House of Argus still has its wooden balcony.
The House of Relief of Telephus is distinguished by its refined marble decorations; the House of Neptune and Amphitrite have beautiful mosaics...
Whoever says Vesuvius, says Campania.
Neapolitans call the most famous mountain in the world ‘A Muntagna. It is the symbol of the City that, with its perfect form, closes the Gulf. The majestic cone dominates a disquieting and evocative environment...
Andrew
16/06/2008
Hola Josephine!
We just returned home from a exuberating 2 weeks in Europe and your tour guides helped make Southern Italy and Rome on the top of our lists for our favorite sites. As we toured the Italian coast and cities, your staff continued to provide excellent service, were on-time, very knowledgable, friendly and most importantly, knew where all the best Gelato could be found!
Special Thanks to our drivers Mario and Giovanni in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. AND to Gilberto and Marco in Rome and Vatican City.
Looking forward to using your services on another trip in the near future.
Grazze Mille,
Andrew & Friends
Emily
27/05/2004
We love Rino!! We had the most fantastic day driving through the Amalfi coast and getting a personal tour of the most beautiful part of Italy. Rino was a doll and we wished we could take him home with us!! The day was wonderful and was made even better by Rino and Josephine. Thanks for everything!!
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