From Rome: Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train
ID: GYG42635-54469
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day on this tour from Rome that includes fast train and shared minivan transportation. Visit two famous archaeological sites with an archaeologist.
Catch a fast train with your pre-booked tickets from Rome to Naples and enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum in a small group. Escape the hustle and bustle of the Italian capital for the day. Meet your guide upon arrival at Naples central station.
Take a short drive by comfortable minivan from Naples to Pompeii. Visit the highlights of Pompeii with your archaeologist guide including the newly-opened houses, the plaster casts of victims, the brothel, and much more. Enjoy some free time for shopping or for lunch.
Set off on a quick transfer to Herculaneum by minivan for a two-hour visit of the site. Discover the ruins and other archeological highlights; stop at the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and at the beach where hundred of skeletons are preserved.
Relax on a minivan transfer back to Naples central station to catch a fast train back to Rome. Trains from Rome are comfortable and high-speed, reaching Naples in just 70 minutes.
Highlights
- See the key buildings in both sites
- Learn the story of the Roman city and the people buried by the Vesuvius eruption
- Pick up insights from your archeologist guide
- Marvel at plaster casts of animals and people who died in Pompeii
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• This tour requires about one mile of walking in Pompeii, and a half mile of walking in Herculaneum
Upon your arrival in Naples, you will find your guide waiting for you across the street from the Central Station, in front of the "Starhotels Terminus". He will be holding a sign with "ASKOS Tours" written on it to be recognised.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
