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 meet your guide and then explore the ruins for around 2 hours. Your guide will show you 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 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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Transportation by modern coaches for the entire trip
Comment on board
Guide(with a minimum of 6 participants per language; groups of 5 participants will have audio guide)
Audioguides in the ruins of Herculaneum
Entrance tickets to Pompeii (€19 per person)
Drinks
Entrance tickets to Herculaneum (€14 per person)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Reservations, assistance and emergencies are handled from the headoffice in Napoli.
Office hours (8:00 am - 6.30 pm) ph: +39 081 001 46 24
Assitance and emergencie 24/7 ph: +39 380 363 90 71
What to expect
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Naples
1 hour
After the last pick up we will drive from naples city centre to Pompeii archeological park
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours
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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Pompeii
1 hour
Lunch break
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
1 hour 30 min
After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum.
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Naples
1 hour
After the visit to Herculaneum return to Naples at the same place as in the morning.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch
Can I cancel Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–7 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Transportation by modern coaches for the entire trip
- Comment on board
- Guide(with a minimum of 6 participants per language; groups of 5 participants will have audio guide)
- Audioguides in the ruins of Herculaneum
What's not included?
- Entrance tickets to Pompeii (€19 per person)
- Drinks
- Entrance tickets to Herculaneum (€14 per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pompeii Archaeological Park, Pompeii, Parco Acheologico di Ercolano.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Operated by Napoli City Vision
