Herculaneum and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car
Experience the best of Ancient Rome on this day trip from Rome to the best-preserved Roman settlements in Italy: Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enjoy a Pompeii private tour first, with skip-the-line access, before Herculaneum. Both sites were destroyed by the terrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. On this day trip, you’ll discover what life was once like here and the horrific tale of how it ended. First, you’ll join an expert, local guide for a tour of Pompeii. Your guide knows everything about this fascinating archaeological site. See all the highlights of the town, including its theaters, the Forum and evocative plaster casts of those who died here. Discover all the fine culture and depravity of Ancient Rome.
Onwards to Herculaneum, a pleasure retreat for Rome’s wealthiest citizens. See how Rome’s wealthy relaxed on their summer getaways. Discover the bathhouses, adorned in mosaics, the Grand Villas and even a luxurious pool which made this the perfect place to unwind.
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Herculaneum and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car
Pickup included
What's included in Herculaneum and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pompei (moderna)
Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Discover the seaside resort town of Herculaneum. See how Rome’s wealthy enjoyed their time – and money – on their summer getaways.
Inclusions
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Hotel pick-up and return (within central Rome)
- Optimized itinerary for clientele with disabilities
- Full tour from an expert guide
- Transport between sights
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Skip-the-line admission
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our professional driver will pick you up right out of your accommodation in central Rome and will welcome you on board of with its comfortable new van, ready to drive you South through the Italian countryside.
