Your ticket includes

• Roundtrip transfer from/to Naples
• Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets
• Bottled water
• Audioguide
• Optional with Lunch
• Duration 8 hours

Highlights

Step back in time and uncover the extraordinary stories of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two ancient Roman cities forever frozen by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. This immersive full-day experience takes you through both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering a rare opportunity to witness the contrast between two civilizations halted in dramatically different ways.

Begin your journey in Pompeii, the vast archaeological wonder buried under meters of ash and pumice. Walk along remarkably preserved Roman streets once bustling with life, and explore grand public spaces such as the thermal baths, amphitheater, temples, markets, and vibrant frescoed houses. You’ll encounter iconic landmarks like the Villa of the Mysteries, whose intricate frescoes still captivate archaeologists and visitors alike. Pompeii reveals the scale and sophistication of an entire Roman metropolis—its social life, businesses, entertainment, and domestic routines.

Your tour continues with a fascinating shift of perspective as you arrive in Herculaneum, a smaller yet astonishingly intact seaside town engulfed not by ash, but by a torrent of superheated pyroclastic material. This unique mode of preservation sealed the city like a time capsule, safeguarding extraordinary details: charred wooden beams, furniture, upper floors, delicate mosaics, and even food remnants. Explore elegant villas with intact balconies, richly decorated interiors, and eerie boathouses where tragic skeletal remains reveal the final moments of its inhabitants.

By the end of the experience, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the dramatic differences between these two cities—one overwhelmed slowly by ashfall, the other instantly entombed in volcanic surge—each offering an unforgettable window into ancient Roman life and the power of nature.

A must-do journey for history lovers, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the ancient world.
 

Details

VIP Group 6 people
Small Group up to 15 people
Group 15+people

• Your ticket will be sent to you by email after having finished your booking.
• Print your ticket and bring it with you.
• Cancellation is free of charge 7 days prior to the date of validity.