Guided tour of Hercunaleum with light lunch and entrance ticket
The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the slopes of Vesuvius. Smaller but no less important, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 d.c. Numerous objects found during the excavations allow us to reconstruct what was the relationship of the inhabitants with the gods venerated in antiquity. Naturally a prominent place was reserved for the mythical Hercules, the hero who according to tradition had founded the city of Herculaneum. You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of the population of Herculaneum through the scattered ruins that have been perfectly preserved. Together with your guide you will have the opportunity to visit many of the most important sites such as the public baths with their frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gym. • Explore the ruins of Herculaneum for 1.5 hrs with a local expert archaeological guide • Semi-private coach with air conditioning • Entrance reserved for Ercolano • Wine tasting and lunch with local products
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Guided Tour of Herculaneum with light lunch and ticket included
What's included in Guided tour of Hercunaleum with light lunch and entrance ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sorrento will be your starting point! It is located on a tufaceous rock overlooking the sea that dominates the horizon. On the top of the rock, the intense green vegetation blends harmoniously with the colors of the city of Sorrento. For the ancients, Sorrento and the Sorrento Coast were the land of the mythical sirens, the sirens who tempted sailors with their song!
Tenuta Sorrentino Vesuvio
Sorrentino Vini was founded in 1990 by the passion of Paolo Sorrentino. The company is currently the largest one of Vesuvius as it has 35 hectares of property, all located within the Vesuvius National Park. The most famous wine produced on Vesuvius is Lacryma Christi. It is the only DOC product (controlled designation of origin) produced on Vesuvius.
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Transfer by minibus to the ruins of Ercolano, an archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Visit of Herculaneum with our authorized archaeological guide for a tour of one and a half hours. Once a small and sophisticated Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The site is still perfectly preserved today, has remains of streets, houses and excavated villas that visitors can admire.
Inclusions
- Entrance ticket of Herculaneum
- Earphones (for group bigger than 10 pax)
- Authorized guide in English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Light Lunch and Wine Pairing
- Pick-up from/back to our meeting point Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
- This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
- The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure from Sorrento in Lauro Square by our meeting point - "Bar Kontatto" at Corso Italia, 257
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Ticket Redemption
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