Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome

4.8
(98 reviews)
Naples (IT), Italy

11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a day trip from Rome, traveling by high-speed train. Start your journey at Rome's Termini Station, heading to Naples, where a professional driver will escort you to Herculaneum. Explore this remarkable archaeological site with an expert guide, visiting key highlights.

Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.

After this, head to Pompeii for a 2 hrs guided tour.

Conclude your tour with a return trip to Rome by high-speed train. This excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into ancient Italy's history and culture.

What's Included

"Pompeii Express" entry tickets; Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets
Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
Headsets
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station. Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Rome Termini station

    You will begin your journey independently from Rome Termini Station. The high-speed train tickets will be sent to you one day before the tour, allowing you to board the train on your own. Please note that the guide will not meet you at this location; you will join the group upon arrival in Naples.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Starhotels Terminus

    Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Via dell’Abbondanza

    - Walk through Abbondanza Street

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    - See the House of Menander

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    - See the Barns of the Forum

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

    - See the Stabian Baths.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    - See the Lupanar

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    - See the House of Faun

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

    - See the Odeon - Small theatre

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    - See the Great Theatre

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    - See the House of Deer

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

    - See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    College of the Augustales

    - See the Collage of the Augustales

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    - Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

    - See the House of Wooden Partition

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17
    House of the Skeleton

    - See the House of the Skeleton

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Central Thermae

    - See the Central Thermae

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19

    - See the House of the Relief of Telephus

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Casa Sannitica

    - See the Samnitic House

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Casa del Bel Cortile

    - See the House of the Fine Courtyard

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22
    House of the Grand Portal

    - See the House of the Grand Portal

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 23

    - See the House of the Salon of Nero

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Starhotels Terminus

    After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples. The transfer will leave you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Rome Termini station

    Your high-speed train will arrive back at Rome Termini Station, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant car seats are available upon request
  • Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
  • Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
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