Herculaneum and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Experience the best of Ancient Rome on this day trip from Rome to the best-preserved Roman settlements in Italy: Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enjoy a Pompeii private tour first, with skip-the-line access, before Herculaneum. Both sites were destroyed by the terrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. On this day trip, you’ll discover what life was once like here and the horrific tale of how it ended.
First, you’ll join an expert, local guide for a tour of Pompeii. Your guide knows everything about this fascinating archaeological site. See all the highlights of the town, including its theaters, the Forum and evocative plaster casts of those who died here. Discover all the fine culture and depravity of Ancient Rome.

Onwards to Herculaneum, a pleasure retreat for Rome’s wealthiest citizens. See how Rome’s wealthy relaxed on their summer getaways. Discover the bathhouses, adorned in mosaics, the Grand Villas and even a luxurious pool which made this the perfect place to unwind.

What's Included

Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Hotel pick-up and return (within central Rome)
Optimized itinerary for clientele with disabilities
Full tour from an expert guide
Transport between sights
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Skip-the-line admission
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our professional driver will pick you up right out of your accommodation in central Rome and will welcome you on board of with its comfortable new van, ready to drive you South through the Italian countryside.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover the seaside resort town of Herculaneum. See how Rome’s wealthy enjoyed their time – and money – on their summer getaways.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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