Best of Vesuvius Ancient Cities: Pompeii Herculaneum & Oplontis tour in one day
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7 hours
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Skip the long lines and follow your top-rated guide: you will be led into a full immersion in the habits and lives of the ancient times.
First you will see the highlights of the archaeological site of Pompeii, from the gymnasium to the Forum. Step into the theatres and test their acoustics perfection, walk into the shops and the bakeries, and visit the House of Menander and the Baths. End the tour into the Forum and follow your guide to Oplontis, where the Villa of Poppea will enchant you. Surrounded by a beautiful garden, the villa was built in honour of the emperor Nero's wife - and the magnificence of the frescoes and mosaics will leave you breathless. In the end, you will visit Herculaneum. Among the buildings that can be visited are the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero .
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
What To Expect
Tours of Pompeii with Lello & Co.
You will be surprised by the advanced lifestyle in which the Romans used to live during the I c. A.d. Visiting the two sites means to have a full immersion in Roman time. Our best local and top rated guide will take you back to the Roman Empire when Pompeii and the Volcano Vesuvius area were the most beautiful resort in Italy. Let your guide lead you into this amazing journey through the highlights of the Pompeii ruins: see the gladiators gymnasium and the temple of Isis; enter the theatres and check the acoustics quality 2000 years later; be enchanted by the decorations of the Baths and the House of Menander.
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Herculaneum together with Pompeii, were violently affected by the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius. However, while Pompeii was buried under a layer of ash and lapilli, Herculaneum was covered under a huge mass of mud and volcanic debris. This huge solid mass allowed a better preservation of perishable materials like wood, remnants of food, fabrics, etc.
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
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Professional Art and History guide
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Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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