Excursion to Pompeii Herculaneum and Vesuvius

Excursion to Pompeii Herculaneum and Vesuvius

Walking among the ruins of cities submerged by debris certainly offers a very suggestive panorama. These places hide centuries of history and culture that still speak today through their remains. Knowing how they survived the explosive fury of Vesuvius deserves all our attention. Today Pompei is considered a cultural heritage.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy

We offer a driver who can provide transportation and advice gained through years of experience to make this your memorable tour! Through the very panoramic SS. 145 which runs alongside Castellammare di Stabia, we discover the excavations of Herculaneum, which like Pompeii, was destroyed during the eruption of 79 AD Surrounded by the villas of the Roman patricians during the eruption it was submerged by a torrent of mud and lava. The mass of debris that covered Herculaneum subsequently solidified into tuff. This process of solidification has kept intact objects and wooden parts, which are still visible and well preserved today. However, much of the ancient city is still buried under the modern Herculaneum, and excavation work is still in progress to discover what still lies beneath the modern city. Considered

the smaller sister of Pompeii, is a destination for lovers of beauty. Visitors to the ancient city have the rare opportunity to see patrician villas perfectly intact. A miracle of preservation in which even the wood and strings of the 2000 year old city are exhibited, along with the stunning brick work, mosaics and frescoes. The detail with which Herculaneum has been preserved is remarkable considering the violence of the 500 ° C volcanic flows, which devastated the city.

the cost of entrance tickets to the Herculaneum archaeological site - 11 euros

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy

Pompeii was one of the largest and most shining cities of the Roman era. The great production and export of oils and wines made it a very rich city, which became a tourist destination for the Roman patricians. Vesuvius, which no one knew yet to be a volcano had not destroyed it with the violent eruption. The excavations are a chilling testimony. The city attracts millions of tourists during the year also due to the presence of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary, a Basilica that gathers thousands of ex-votos and that enjoys a particular veneration by of Catholics from around the world. In the days when the entreaties are held at the Madonna, the city welcomes about six million pilgrims who reach Pompeii with their own vehicles and organized buses. Among the excavations and the Sanctuary, Pompeii hides other beauties that deserve to be seen

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy

The third and final stop is the big sleeping mountain Vesuvius, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3000 feet through the old crater and then make the final 25 minutes hike up to the top, zigzagging along a path of volcanic gravel. Once at the summit, peer into the 700ft deep and 2000ft wide crater of the Vesuvius - both the right and left of Pompeii and Herculaneum - and take in unparalleled views of the Peninsula of Sorrento and the islands Capri, Ischia, and Procida.

The return to the is at 5:00 pm

Duration: 2 hours