Naples Full Day Pompeii and Herculaneum Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Naples Cruise pier!
  
• Bilingual English and Italian speaking guide or audioguide (French and Spanish available upon request)!
  
• 2-Hour guided walk through Pompeii!
  
• 2-Hours to explore Herculaneum!
  
• Traditional Italian Light Lunch!
  
• Stop at Cameo and Coral factory (only if time allow)!
  
• Friendly excursion leader!
  

Explore the ancient Greek and Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this incredible full-day adventure near Naples, Italy! Learn what life was like in the 1st century!

Meet your local staff directly at your Naples cruise port and board your air-conditioned transportation for a 40-minute ride to Pompeii. It has been determined through excavations that the town was actually founded around the 7th-6th century BC. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, this incredible city, including its inhabitants, was buried under 13-20 feet of volcanic ash and pumice! A great many artifacts and structures were preserved for over 2,000 years thanks to the lack of oxygen and moisture underground.

While in Pompeii, will see the forum, the baths, and many houses, along with many spectacular artifacts and reproductions that you have learned about in school and seen on TV.  From all of the many discoveries, it has been learned that the soil here was very fertile in ancient times, producing the agricultural products that sustained the people of the city. Today, excavations on the site have been suspended in order to preserve what remains buried. You will spend approximately 2 hours at Pompeii with your guide or audio guide. If times allow, you will have the opportunity to learn the manufacturing process of the Cameos and Coral pieces at a local factory. Please note that the entrance fees to the ruins are not included and will be paid on-site.

Then is time for lunch! At a nearby restaurant, you will be able to choose from either pasta with fried calamari or roast beef, or pizza, the food staple that originated in Naples! Drinks are not included, however, you can purchase them on-site.

Afterward, you will take a short drive to Herculaneum for another guided walk. This ancient Roman city lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the few cities that can still be seen in its original state. Herculaneum was buried much more deeply than Pompeii due to its proximity to Vesuvius. Consequently, the roofs, beds, doors, food, and many skeletons have been well preserved, even items made of wood! Herculaneum was a wealthier town compared to Pompeii as evidenced by the fine houses and extensive use of colored marble. You will walk the streets and see many of the buildings that have been unearthed, but keep in mind that this is just scratching the surface. Only about 25% of the site has been uncovered!

At the conclusion of your time in Herculaneum - about an hour and a half - your driver will return you to your Naples cruise port. Your adventure in ancient Rome and Greece will leave you feeling as if you had lived there yourself!

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from your Naples Cruise pier
  
• Bilingual English and Italian speaking guide or audioguide (French and Spanish available upon request)
• 2-Hour Guided walk through Pompeii
  
• 2-Hour to explore Herculaneum
  
• Traditional Italian Light Lunch
  
• Optional stop at Cameo and Coral factory
  
• Friendly excursion leader

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices are quoted in US dollars.
• The balance must be paid in EUROS only. The total amount in Euros would be shown on your E-Ticket.
• The entrance fee to Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins is not included, please consider an additional 27 Euros per person. These fees may vary slightly.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Spanish and French guides are available upon request. Please leave a note while doing your reservation.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• There is a minimum of 2 people needed per booking.

Where we meet

For this Naples Full Day Pompeii and Herculaneum Excursion, you will meet your local driver/guide inside your Naples cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Please note this excursion is not available on Wednesday, the Herculaneum excavation is closed.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.