Day tour
Pompeii and Herculaneum
Two Roman cities frozen by Vesuvius in AD 79, in a single day and without worrying about trains, timetables and parking.
The itinerary
A day in ancient Rome
The order of the visits depends on the time of day and the crowds.
- Morning departureI’ll pick you up at any address you prefer.
- PompeiiThe Forum, the baths, the frescoed houses: time to explore at your leisure.
- Lunch breakI’ll suggest where to eat well near the ruins.
- HerculaneumMore compact and intact: two-storey houses, mosaics, the ancient beach.
- Back in the afternoonI’ll take you back to where we started.
What’s included
Organised for you
DurationFull day
About 3–4 hours in Pompeii and 2 in Herculaneum.
DepartureFrom your hotel
Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast or the port.
IncludedTolls and parking
Tickets for the sites are sold on the official websites.
Variation+ Vesuvius
Instead of Herculaneum, or as well if time allows.
My tip
You’ll walk a lot at the sites and there’s little shade: comfortable shoes, water and a hat. In summer it’s best to start early with the longer visit.
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