Private Full Day Herculaneum and Vesuvius Tour with Guide from Sorrento
On this tour, guests will spend the day exploring the ancient ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visiting Mount Vesuvius. After breakfast, they will be picked up from their hotel in a chauffeured vehicle. They will drive down from Sorrento to Herculaneum, where they will meet their local guide. Thereafter, guests will tour the famous Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, which captures the life and times of the Roman city buried live by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the ancient age. They will also explore the ancient Roman fishing town with its unbelievably well-preserved houses that still contain elegant mosaics, Roman furniture, and the remains of its terrified inhabitants. Visitors have the option to buy themselves lunch from restaurants near the park, followed by a visit to Mount Vesuvius and its crater. Later, they will drive back to their accommodation or a convenient location in Sorrento.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Start Time: Confirmed at the time of booking
Inclusions: Transportation, entrance fees to Vesuvius and Herculaneum, and knowledgeable local English-speaking guide. This is subject to change depending on the day of tour.
Exclusions: All entrance fees (except for entries to Vesuvius and Herculaneum), lunch, gratuities.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby, if prearranged.
Ending Point: Prearranged central location.
Important Information:
- Handbags, backpacks, and cases larger than 11.5 x 11.5 x 5.75 inches are not allowed inside the Herculaneum excavations.
- This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
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