4 h

Half Day

About this activity

Due to the eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D. Herculaneum was flooded by a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock). This preserved many of the wooden parts of homes and household objects which can be seen today. A large part of the town is still hidden and many treasures are to be discovered.

Herculaneum was the pearl of Naples, less commercial than Pompeii, in fact the Villas are smaller than Pompeii and often decorated with brick columns and fine frescoes. The Forum, the Basilica and the Baths are in perfect conditions and the guide will be at your disposal to make you discover the finds of the great Roman Empire.

Return to Sorrento for lunchtime.

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Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Professional art historian guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees €11,00 per person to be paid locally

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Entrance fee €11,00 per person to be paid locally
Customers aged less than 18 will have free entrance with a valid ID
1st Sunday of the month free entrance

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

4.0

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Susan W

5 | 2017-06-19

Lovely guide Christine was very friendly and helpful, giving us lots of information on the site and the history, ancient and fairly recent of the area. Just the right amount of time to cover everything, definitely recommended.

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Half Day Trip to Herculaneum from Sorrento

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