Pompeii and Pizza Gourmet with Guide and Lunch from Naples

Duration

7 hours

Tour Details

Overview

This tour focuses on the visit of two of the most important archaeological sites in the region: Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were both ancient Roman cities destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.

These two places formed an integral part of the Roman Empire as they reached their peak prosperity when disaster struck. The main distinction between them is that Pompeii was a commercial hub for merchants and travelers, while Herculaneum was mainly residential for aristocrats and intellectuals.

Once finished with your exploration, you will enjoy a gourmet pizza menu at "Showbiz Napoli" restaurant, whose pizzas are renowned for their softness and digestibility due to 48 hours of leavening. Savour this unique delicacy!

What’s included

Vehicle with air conditioning
Guided tour
Meal
Admission to the Pompeii Archaeological Park

What’s Exclude

All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Entrance ticket

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy

This tour focuses on the exploration of two prominent archaeological sites in the area: Pompeii and Herculaneum. The latter was an affluent residential village occupied by intellectuals and aristocrats, while the former was a bustling city full of merchants and travelers. They were both at their peak when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

Make a stop to discover more about Cameos (carved sea shells) and Corals craft from a local factory. Lunch break at a nearby restaurant with a 3-course tourist menu not including drinks. Tour manager will meet you at the closest pick-up point to your accommodation between 8 am and 9 am; this activity will last approximately 8 hours.

Activity Details:

At the time of its destruction, Pompeii had around 11,000 inhabitants. Nowadays, it is one of the most visited archaeological sites worldwide while Herculaneum has gained more attention due to its Villa dei Papiri containing over 1800 papyruses. During this tour there will be also an opportunity to learn more about Cameos art-craft which Neapolitan school is renowned for.

Duration: 3 hours

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