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The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the slopes of Vesuvius. Smaller but no less important, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 d.c. Numerous objects found during the excavations allow us to reconstruct what was the relationship of the inhabitants with the gods venerated in antiquity. Naturally a prominent place was reserved for the mythical Hercules, the hero who according to tradition had founded the city of Herculaneum. You could immerse yourself in the daily life of the population of Herculaneum through the scattered ruins that have been perfectly preserved. Together with your guide you will have the opportunity to visit many of the most important sites such as the public baths with their frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gym.
• Explore the ruins of Herculaneum with a local expert archaeological guide for 1.5 hrs
• Semi-private coach with air conditioning
• Entrance reserved for Ercolano
• Wine tasting and lunch with local products
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Bar Kontatto, Corso Italia, 257, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italia The tour starts from Sorrento by our meeting point: Bar Kontatto in Corso Italia, 257
Itinerary
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Sorrento (Pass by)
Sorrento will be your starting point! It is located on a tufaceous rock overlooking the sea that dominates the horizon. On the top of the rock, the intense green vegetation blends harmoniously with the colors of the city of Sorrento. For the ancients, Sorrento and the Sorrento Coast were the land of the mythical sirens, the sirens who tempted sailors with their song!
Admission ticket free -
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Departure from Sorrento in Lauro Square by our meeting point - "Bar Kontatto" at Corso Italia, 257
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
The ruins of Herculaneum are an archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a small and sophisticated Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The site is still perfectly preserved, has remains of streets, houses and villas excavated that visitors can admire with our guide for 1.5 hrs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Casa dei Cervi
The luxurious house with sea view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a slave freed shortly before the destruction of Herculaneum. In the garden there are two statues of deer assaulted by a pack of dogs, from these the house takes its name
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Enchanting are the mosaics in glass paste, (very expensive for the time), with floral and hunting scenes and in a central position the mosaic with Neptune and Amphitrite, (the marine deity and his wife).
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The skeleton house is probably the result of the aggregation of three smaller buildings, and its name derives from the discovery of human remains in a second-floor room in 1831.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Sacellum of the Augustales was built near the forum when Emperor Augustus was still alive and in power. It is a building with a quadrangular plan that preserves the splendid frescoes that represent Hercules entering Olympus in the company of Jupiter, Juno, Minerva and Hercules against Achelous. The janitor’s skeleton was found in his room lying on the bed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The house of the Hotel is a house of roman times, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of Herculaneum. The house of the Hotel is located on the edge of the hill, in a panoramic position, with its two thousand hundred and fifty square meters is the largest house of Herculaneum so far discovered and is also the only one of the city to own a spa district was for these reasons considered at first to be a hotel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The house of the black salon owes its name to its party hall entirely painted in black with geometric patterns. In this house were found waxed tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus who was supposed to have owned the house. The tablets speak of her eligibility for Augustale, the purchase of a slave, and the birth of a daughter.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Tenuta Sorrentino Vesuvio
Sorrentino Vini was founded in 1990 by the passion of Paolo Sorrentino. The company is currently the largest one of Vesuvius as it has 35 hectares of property, all located within the Vesuvius National Park. The most famous wine produced on Vesuvius is Lacryma Christi. It is the only DOC product (controlled designation of origin) produced on Vesuvius.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
- This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
- The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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