Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

Italy
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  • Price from
    €90
  • Duration
    4 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

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    Overview

    Embark on a fascinating journey through two remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Oplontis. This small-group tour, led by an expert archaeologist, begins at Pompeii’s Porta Marina Superiore entrance. Over two hours, explore the western section of the ancient city, discovering the basilica, forum, macellum, thermal baths, theaters, and a beautifully preserved domus, all vividly showcasing life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After a short break, travel by train to Torre Annunziata to visit the luxurious Villa Poppaea in Oplontis. Enjoy a guided tour of this opulent Roman villa, featuring stunning frescoes, lavish gardens, and thermal baths, all immaculately preserved under volcanic ash. This comprehensive tour offers a deep dive into Roman history, architecture, and daily life, making it an unforgettable cultural experience.

    What's included

    • Guided tour by an archaeologist
    • Circumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Torre Annunziata - Oplontis
    • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
    • Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
    • 'Pompeii Express' and Oplontis entrance ticket

    Not included

    • Food and drinks

    What you will do

    • Archaeological Park of Pompeii

      Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.

      10 min

    • Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities

      15 min

    • Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

      10 min

    • In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.

      15 min

    • Walk through the main street of Pompeii

      10 min

    • The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

      20 min

    • These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city

      15 min

    • Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

      Pass by, no stop

    • The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii

      15 min

    • Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

      15 min

    • Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

      15 min

    • Arrive at the second stop of the day and start the tour

      15 min

    • Visit the luxurious Villa di Poppea

      1 h 15 min

    Meeting point

    Meet the guide at the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, opposite to the Hortus restaurant. The guide will hold our tour sign to be recognized.

    Important information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.