Herculaneum and Sorrento Private Day Tour from Rome

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Herculaneum and Sorrento Private Day Tour from Rome

Price from
€640
Duration
10 h to 11 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, Spanish

Overview

Situated on a volcanic plateau, sheer over the sea, Herculaneum like the other cities of Vesuvius was submerged by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried it beneath a layer of debris measuring up to twenty-three metres in height. The excavations offer the visitor the possibility to observe the urban fabric, the distribution of houses, the magnificent baths complex, and the monumental basilica. The perfect state of preservation of wood elements, bronze artefacts and, especially, of the facades of houses, offers a complete picture of residential housing, which enables the reconstruction of everyday life, the style of living, and the various styles of Vesuvian painting.Facing north over the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is situated towards the end of the mountainous Sorrentine peninsula, over the hills from the famous resorts of the Amalfi Coast. In mythology, this area is often identified as the land of the sirens, beautiful maidens of the sea whose song lured mariners to their doom.

What's included

Handcraft demonstration for inlay wood work and cameos
Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Free time in Sorrento
Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Herculaneum
Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Herculaneum

Not included

Food and beverages
Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary

What you will do

Rome
Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Herculanum, and then 3 hours to come back from Sorrento to your accomodation
Pass by, no stop
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
This was an ancient Roman town situated in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, submerged under a torrent of mud and lava after Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. The buildings have been so well preserved that you can walk down the streets pretty much exactly as the Romans would have done over 2000 years ago! Together with your guide, you’ll visit many of the most important sites, public baths with their well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gymnasium.
3 h
Sorrento
After the tour in Herculaneum, your private driver and the tour escort will take you to Sorrento, a charming town, known for its high quality hand crafted products: the inlay wood work, cameos and of course the famous lemon liquor Limoncello!
3 h

Meeting point

Pickup: Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological area.