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Overview of Herculaneum
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite
Skeletons found in Herculaneum
Mount Vesuvius, symbol of Naples
Hell Valley in Vesuvius
DURATION: |
7/8 hours | |
PRICE: |
EUROS 220 | |
AVAILABILITY: | All-year-round | |
| An archaeological English-speaking guide at your disposal for the day Entrance Fees are not included The price includes only the guided service Other services like BUS, TICKETS ecc. are not included VESUVIUS ADMISSION: Full price € 8,00HERCULANEUM ADMISSION: Single ticket (valid for 1 day) Full price € 11,00 Half price € 5,50 access to 5 sites: Herculaneum, Pompeii, Oplontis, Stabiae, Boscoreale) - valid for 3 days Full price: Euros 20.00 Half price : Euros 10.00 (*) Free of charge: for EU citizens under 18 or over 65 years old. (*) Reductions: for EU citizens aged 18-24 and EU permanent school teachers. Reductions and free tickets can be issued only by showing a valid document (passport, identity card, driving license). | |
Details of the excursion:
DETAILS OF HERCULANEUM & VESUVIUS
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| Meeting with the English-speaking guide |
| Arrival to Herculaneum and private 2-hour guided tour |
| 1 hour of free time for lunch - not included |
| Transfer to the Vesuvius |
| 90 minutes of free time for reaching on foot on Your own the top of Vesuvius |
| Back to Your Hotel or to Your cruiseship |
An English-speaking guide will meet You by Your cruiseship or hotel at the pre-arranged time You decide to start this tour. Then, You will reach the ruins of Herculaneum.
At Herculaneum - entrance fee is not included - Your guide will bring to life the remains of Herculaneum that include many insights into how life was in Roman Times. Your tour will include: visits to the interiors of the homes of Herculaneum's wealthier citizens, ancient street café's where locals dined where You'll learn about traditional Roman cuisine, the gymnasium, the thermal baths.
As well as enjoying numerous anecdotes about life in Herculaneum.
After an in-depth tour of the ruins of Ancient Herculaneum, You'll drive up to the summit of Mt.Vesuvius. The aftermath of the previous eruptions has created a lush-green environment on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius where vineyards cling to the hillsides and the air is scented by citrus groves.
The view from Mt. Vesuvius on a clear day is stunning, with the curve of the coast and the tiny white houses set amongst the orange and lemon blossoms. Those of You in good shape can take a 30 minute walk up hill to the crater of the Volcano which is still active - entrance fee of Vesuvius is included.
SUGGESTIONS:
Take water, wear comfortable shoes, take camera & sun cream. In low season warmer clothing may be required.
THIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF HERCULANEUM AND VESUVIUS COSTS EUROS 220.