• Bar Kontatto - Begin your journey from Sorrento at Lauro Square, meeting at “Bar Kontatto” located at Corso Italia, 257. Sorrento serves as your starting point, perched on a tuff rock overlooking the sea, offering a stunning view. The lush green vegetation atop the rock blends beautifully with the vibrant colors of Sorrento. Historically, Sorrento and its coast were believed to be the land of mythical sirens, who lured sailors with their enchanting songs.

• Pompeii Archaeological Park - The ruins of Pompeii, a vast archaeological site in southern Campania near the Gulf of Naples, were once a thriving Roman city. It was buried under layers of ash and pumice following Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD. Visitors can explore the preserved streets and houses of this ancient city.

• Forum - The Civil Forum was the hub of daily life in the city, surrounded by key public buildings for city administration, justice, business, and commerce, including markets and main places of worship.

• Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter, located on the northern side of the Forum, is set against the backdrop of Vesuvius. After the colony’s establishment in 80 BC, the temple underwent significant renovation, becoming a true Capitolium with statues of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, modeled after those in Rome, prominently displayed on a high base.

• Macellum - The Macellum, a tuff quadri-porticus with an elevated worship hall on the eastern side, served as Pompeii’s city market. Located northeast of the Forum, it was designed to avoid overcrowding. The portico walls were adorned with scenes of daily life, such as fish and poultry sales, and mythological themes.

• Via dell’Abbondanza - “Via dell’Abbondanza” was one of Pompeii’s main streets, connecting the Forum to the Amphitheatre.

• Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Constructed in phases, the Stabian Baths date back to the 4th century BC. The main entrance on Via dell’Abbondanza leads to a large courtyard, with a pool on the left and a colonnade on the right leading to the men’s quarters, which include the apodyterium, frigidarium, tepidarium, and calidarium. The heating system used wall and floor pipes to circulate hot air from furnaces and braziers. The women’s quarters, similar in layout but smaller and less ornate, were adjacent. The baths, rebuilt in the 2nd century BC, were a place for bathing, political discussions, and socializing.

• Lupanar - Known for its erotic paintings, the Lupanar is one of Pompeii’s most famous buildings, functioning as a brothel. The prostitutes, mainly Greek and Oriental slaves, worked in a two-story building with the owner’s and slaves’ quarters above and five rooms with built-in beds below. The name “Lupanar” comes from “Lupa,” the Latin word for ‘prostitute.’

• Teatro Grande - Built in the mid-2nd century BC and later restored in Roman style, the Large Theatre hosted Greek-Roman comedies and tragedies. It was the first major public building cleared of volcanic deposits.

• Sorrentino Vini - Founded in 1990 by Paolo Sorrentino, Sorrentino Vini is the largest winery on Vesuvius, with 35 hectares in the Vesuvius National Park. The renowned Lacryma Christi wine is the only DOC product from Vesuvius.

• Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - The ruins of Herculaneum, an archaeological site in southern Campania near the Gulf of Naples, were once a small Roman city. Buried under ash and pumice after Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD, the site is well-preserved, with streets, houses, and villas for visitors to admire.

• House of the Deer - This luxurious house with a sea-view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a freed slave before Herculaneum’s destruction. The garden features statues of deer attacked by dogs, giving the house its name.

• Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite - The house is renowned for its expensive glass paste mosaics depicting floral and hunting scenes, with a central mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, the sea deity and his wife.

• Casa dello Scheletro - The Skeleton House likely resulted from merging three smaller buildings, named after human remains found in a second-floor room in 1831.

• Sacellum of Augustali - Built near the forum during Emperor Augustus’s reign, the Sacellum of the Augustales is a quadrangular building with frescoes depicting Hercules entering Olympus with Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, and Hercules battling Achelous. The janitor’s skeleton was found in his room on the bed.

• Casa dell’Albergo - The House of the Hotel, buried during Vesuvius’s 79 AD eruption and discovered during Herculaneum’s excavations, is the largest house found in the city, with a panoramic location on the hill’s edge. Its 2,150 square meters and unique spa district initially led to its mistaken identification as a hotel.

• Casa del Salone Nero - Named for its black-painted party hall with geometric patterns, the House of the Black Salon contained wax tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus, the presumed owner. The tablets detail her Augustale eligibility, a slave purchase, and a daughter’s birth.

• Authorized official English speaking guide
• Light Lunch and Wine Tasting
• Entrance tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Pick-up from our meeting point Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
• A/C Minibus
• Headphones for all passengers in Pompeii and Herculaneum

The volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, yet the ruins were remarkably preserved beneath layers of volcanic ash. Thousands of years later, visitors can still wander through the eerie streets and enter homes, toilets, and eateries during a tour with our certified guides. This tour is designed to create a memorable experience and uncover the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with their hidden treasures recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dive into the region’s tragic history and conclude the day with a delightful Italian meal at a traditional restaurant on the slopes of Vesuvius.

• Discover the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum with a knowledgeable local archaeological guide

• Enjoy semi-private, air-conditioned transportation

• Reserved entry to Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Savor wine tasting and a meal featuring local products

• The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
• The tour may be operated by a multilingual guide
• Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.

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