• Archaeological Park of Herculaneum - Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento, or the Amalfi Coast. Meet your tour guide at the Herculaneum ruins ticket office to start your exploration.
• House of the Deer - Named after the marble statues of deer found in its peristyle, this house is a notable site.
• La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo - M. Nonius Balbus, a major benefactor of the city, was honored posthumously with many accolades, as detailed on his funeral altar’s inscription.
• College of the Augustales - Believed to be a center for the Emperor Augustus’s cult, this building possibly served as the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium or the local curia.
• Central Thermae - Constructed at the start of the 1st century AD, these baths were divided into separate sections for men and women, each with its own entrance.
• Casa del Rilievo di Telefo - Likely owned by Marcus Nonius Balbus, a prominent benefactor, this house uniquely features private access to the adjacent Suburban Thermae.
• House of the Skeleton - This house, likely formed from three smaller buildings, was named after human remains were discovered in an upper room in 1831.
• House of the Black Salon - Known for its luxury, this mansion features a grand entrance with preserved carbonized doorposts and lintel.
• Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - Renowned for its elegant wooden partition, this house holds significant importance.
• Casa Sannitica - Typical of the Samnites, this house features a splendid atrium bordered by a gallery with Ionic columns and rooms adorned with frescoes.
• Casa del Bel Cortile - One of Herculaneum’s most unique houses, it features a courtyard with a staircase and stone balcony instead of an atrium.
• House of the Grand Portal - A beautiful domus located centrally in the archaeological area, showcasing various environments, colonnades, frescoes, and charred wooden remains.

Conclude your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento, or the Amalfi Coast.

• Pompeii Archaeological Park - Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing your tour of the Pompeii Ruins.
• Lupanar - Explore the most renowned brothel in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
• Forum - Visit the ancient main square of Pompeii.
• Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll along Pompeii’s main street.
• Granaries of the Forum - Discover marble tables, fountain baths, and casts of eruption victims, including a dog and a tree, in the granary.
• Basilica - This open portico provided shelter for merchants and various activities.
• Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Spanning a large area, these are the oldest thermal complex in the city, located between Brothel Lane, Holconius Crossroads, and Via Stabiana.
• House of Menander - One of Pompeii’s richest and most magnificent houses, known for its architecture, decoration, and contents.
• House of the Faun - Among the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
• Teatro Grande - Visit Pompeii’s most significant theater.
• Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - Explore the so-called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.

• Private minivan transportation with professional driver
• Guidance and assistance throughout the tour
• Skip-the-line admission to Herculaneum
• Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Express
• Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off

• Meals and personal expenses (not obliged to stop)

This tour offers a delightful journey with a skilled archaeologist and professional guide through the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii, which were buried by Mount Vesuvius’s ashes in 79 AD.

Enjoy a relaxing ride in a private minivan.

Visiting Herculaneum provides a unique experience; although it is smaller than Pompeii, it is much better preserved. Buried under 20 meters of mud, it still features second stories, carbonized wooden items, and intact paintings and mosaics. With the guide’s detailed explanations, the city will come alive before your eyes.

Pompeii, in contrast, offers a more extensive exploration. As you walk through its streets, it will feel as if the town is still bustling. The guide will share the city’s fascinating history and demonstrate how the Romans lived, guiding you to the most important public buildings and private homes.

The itinerary may be subject to change.

• Suggested comfortable shoes.
• In the summer NO flip flops.
• Best to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water.
• Lunch stop in between Herculaneum and Pompeii (not obliged to stop)

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