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Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

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Naples, Italy
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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This full-day tour of the World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum begins with a pick-up in Naples and a transfer by bus to the ruins of Pompeii. There will be a tour assistant on the bus during this part of the excursion.

On arriving in Pompeii you’ll explore the ruins for around 2 hours. Discover the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii inhabitants. You’ll see the large theater, the necropolis, the thermal baths, and some of the amazing houses that were owned by the richest residents. Enjoy an included light lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, head to Herculaneum where you’ll have the chance to explore the ruins on your own. It’s possible to observe the daily life of the population here even more detailed than in Pompeii, as the mud and volcanic debris that covered the city preserved the structures and artifacts of Herculaneum.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Transportation by modern coaches for the entire trip
  • Comment on board
  • Entrance tickets to Pompeii (€21 per person)
  • Entrance tickets to Herculaneum (€16 per person)
  • Drinks
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Naples

After the last pick up we will drive from naples city centre to Pompeii archeological park
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Pompeii Archaeological Park

At the time of the dramatic eruption, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had a population of some 5.000 people. A number of emperors and aristocrats had their holiday villas in these cities. One day, in 79 AD, several meters of ashes buried the whole area in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, under the Bourbons government, excavation works started. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world, while Herculaneum is renewed for its Villa dei Papiri containing a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visit of the excavations (approx 2 hrs) and if time permits also of a coral and cameos factory to admire the production procedure carried on by expert artisans
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Pompeii

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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Naples

After the visit to Herculaneum return to Naples at the same place as in the morning.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5921POMPERCOLANO

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Transportation by modern coaches for the entire trip
  • Comment on board
  • Audioguides in the ruins of Herculaneum
  • Guide(with a minimum of 6 participants per language; groups of 5 participants will have audio guide)
  • Entrance tickets to Pompeii (€21 per person)
  • Entrance tickets to Herculaneum (€16 per person)
  • Drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If there are fewer than six people in your group, the tour will operate with an audio guide instead of a real local guide.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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