Pompeii, Herculaneum and Wine Tour from Naples

Overview

This private tour of the Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins from Naples will get you a peerless glimpse into Roman Empire life and after a full immersion in history you can also delight your palate with a visit in a winery and vineyards on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius where you will have a lunch with typical local products and also a wine tasting experience. Customize your day with hotel / address pickup anywhere in Naples' area, our driver will be on time at scheduled time to let you enjoy a full day tour from Naples.

Highlights

• Start from Naples to discover the heritage of two ancient cities
• Comfortable luxury sedan / minivan
• Learn about the volcanic eruption that buried Herculaneum, Pompeii and other nearby areas
• Visit to the legendary World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Wine tasting and winery and vineyards tour
• Taste an astounding lunch, according to the traditions of the Campania region, on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
• Relax and enjoy, we will take care of you during the whole day

Journey Plan

The tour will start from Naples, as it's a private trip you will decide the pick up location, either from your hotel or any address in Naples. You will travel with an air-conditioned luxury sedan car or minivan driven by a professional English speaking local driver that will introduce you the history and main sights that you will see during your trip.

First stop is Herculaneum, where unlike Pompeii, covered by a layer of lapillus and ashes, Herculaneum was submerged by a thick layer of lava and mud that preserved it all, sealing everything. If you would like also in Herculaneum you can book an expert guide. Guide is not included and the cost is 160 Euro for 2 hours.

Then you will proceed for Pompeii, here you will have 2 hours to visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii. Buried under the pumice and ash of Mt Vesuvius’ 79 AD eruption, the once-thriving city remained preserved under the rubble. Today, it offers a fascinating look into ancient Roman life (entrance ticket at own expense). We suggest you to book an expert guide in Pompeii to better understand the importance of this archaeological site, the most important in the World! Guide is not included, the cost is 160 Euro for 2 hours.

There is also  the stop for lunch in a winery. You will proceed to visit an enchanting property found on the slopes of the volcano. A short walk through the vineyards will be followed by a delicious meal made with typical local products found in the region and a taste of the wines produced in the area.

This full day tour will finish driving you back to Naples.

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