Herculaneum & Vesuvius Private Shore Excursion
Overview
Enjoy a day to discover the ruins of Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius with a private transportation in a modern Minivan driven by a professional driver and a specialized personal guide who will be waiting for you at the sites.
The tour will start with a 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum and learn all about this ancient city covered by Mt. Vesuvius eruption.
Afterwards, take a break for lunch in a typical Italian restaurant for some good wine and traditional dishes.
After lunch the driver will take you to Mount Vesuvius, one of the greatest naturalistic attractions of Italy, where you can have a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples and a splendid natural scenery underneath.
What's Included
- All taxes, gas and parking expenses
- Full-day transportation by private modern Minivan and professional driver
- Herculaneum entry tickets - Vesuvius entry tickets
- 2-hour guided tour in Herculaneum by certified guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
The driver will pick you up at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno and Amalfi area or at the Port of Naples or Salerno. Please provide us the exact pick up location.
What To Expect
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of the Grand Portal
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The site of Herculaneum is vast and also very exposed with minimal shade, so it is recommended to use a sunscreen and to wear a hat.
- Make sure to take plenty of water.
- We organize a special itinerary for wheelchair users.
- It is appropriate to use closed shoes and not flip flops, since it can be difficult to walk through the ruins of Pompeii with open shoes.
- The tour guide and the driver will be happy to help you to take group photos and give you all necessary information regarding the site that you might want to ask.
- Infant car seat are available upon request
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
- Vesuvius admission fees (11,68 euros)
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Herculaneum & Vesuvius Private Shore Excursion?
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Activity code: C-23258P98
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- All taxes, gas and parking expenses.
- Full-day transportation by private modern Minivan and professional driver.
- Herculaneum entry tickets - Vesuvius entry tickets.
- 2-hour guided tour in Herculaneum by certified guide.
- Lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Herculaneum & Vesuvius Private Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, gas and parking expenses
- Full-day transportation by private modern Minivan and professional driver
- Herculaneum entry tickets - Vesuvius entry tickets
- 2-hour guided tour in Herculaneum by certified guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The site of Herculaneum is vast and also very exposed with minimal shade, so it is recommended to use a sunscreen and to wear a hat.
- Make sure to take plenty of water.
- We organize a special itinerary for wheelchair users.
- It is appropriate to use closed shoes and not flip flops, since it can be difficult to walk through the ruins of Pompeii with open shoes.
- The tour guide and the driver will be happy to help you to take group photos and give you all necessary information regarding the site that you might want to ask.
- Infant car seat are available upon request
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
- Vesuvius admission fees (11,68 euros)
