Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius Private Tour
ID: GYG106996-152776
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum and learn all about this ancient city. Enjoy private transport throughout, a typical Italian lunch and hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius.
The thriving Roman city of Herculaneum met its fate in 79 A. D., when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The volcanic ash from Mt. Vesuvius buried the entire town and many of its inhabitants. Herculaneum is much smaller but better preserved than Pompeii. While Pompeii was covered in four to five meters of ashes, a landslide of 20-meter deep mud buried Herculaneum.
Carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics are still preserved and the city will come to life with a two-hour tour by your guide. Highlights include the Temple of the Augustali, the beach where more then 300 skeletons were found, the thermal baths, the forum, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Samnite house, the gymnasium, the house of the Dears and much more.
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. A 20-minute walk is required to reach the highest part of the crater.
Highlights
- Take a two-hour guided walk through Herculaneum
- Admire the views from the top of Mount Vesuvius
- Hike to the top and peek into the crater of Mount Vesuvius
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is fully customizable
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years and 3 months of age must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. Participants must also present a negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts. Students who are under 12 years and 3 months old may present proof of regular school testing and their age instead of proof of vaccination or infection
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup from any port, station, or hotel/accommodation within the area.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
