Embark on a half day excursion departing from Naples and visit Herculaneum, a magnificent Roman site wiht a very well preserved archaeological area.
Your half-day tour departing from Naples will lead you through a lesser-known town which, according to myth, was built by Hercules himself. Nestled on the coast near Sorrento is the ancient town of Herculaneum, a moment frozen in time which is a must-see for anyone interested in historic Italy.
Herculaneum is an archaeological marvel which remains exceptionally preserved by superheated pyroclastic material from the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Visit this ancient site and stand in awe at the many buildings that had been buried in ash and preserved for hundreds of years, until the town's discovery in 1709.
The convenient coach service will depart from Naples in the morning and travel along the coast. Once arrived at Herculaneum you will meet your guide and will then begin the visit of the ancient town.
The visit at Herculaneum begins with a breathaking view of the town from above. You can admire them in their original structure as the Romans did more than two millenia before us.
The past is so well-preserved in Herculaneum that you will see relics such as clay pots, still stored as they were when the volcano erupted. Herculaneum was a wealthier town than Pompeii. Though some skeletons lie amonst the luxurious remins, the mood of the town is not as somber as that of Pompeii, since it is believed that most residents of Herculaneum successfully fled the eruption.
Your expert guide will make history come alive while taking you through the town's most important sites. You'll pass by archaic shops and visit the public baths, complete with ornate frescoes and mosaics. Visit the magnificent four-tiered Villa of the Papyri, which boasts the only library to have survived from antiquity.
You won't want to miss this day tour of remarkable Herculaneum, a long-studied site lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The professional tour guide will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of the best-preserved towns from the time of the Romans. Book your tour today and reserve your chance to bask in this incredible remnant of a bygone era.
If you would like to visit Herculaneum in a more intimate and personalized way, departing from Naples, take a look at the VIP Small Group tour to Herculaneum departing from Naples with pick-up included! If, on the other hand, you are interested in visiting Herculaneum's "older sister"; the beautiful Pompeii, choose the Half Day excursion to Pompeii, departing from Naples!
*During the low season, the guide in Herculaneum ruins is included only for groups of minimum 6 pax, otherwise audioguides will be provided
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
The time indicated in the calendar refers to the exact time of departure of the tour, but the pick-up will be provided approximaly starting from one hour before. We will confirm time and pick-up point (at your hotel or at the nearest point) on the confirmation voucher.
During the low season, the guide in Herculaneum ruins is included only for groups of minimum 6 pax, otherwise audioguides will be provided.