JOURNEY TO ANCIENT HERCULANEUM TOUR
JOURNEY TO ANCIENT HERCULANEUM TOUR
ShoreTrips says...
Herculaneum is an ancient residential town of Greek origins, destroyed, along with Pompeii, by the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Unlike Pompeii, Herculaneum was a seaside resort, a smaller town with a wealthier population at the time of its destruction. Covered by a torrent of mud, rather than ash, the ruins are in some ways even better-preserved than those of Pompeii. Because the site was more protected from atmospheric agents and illegal excavators, here you will find a natural preservation of wooden elements, fabrics, and architecture.
Excavations began by accident in 1709 when some workers were digging a well. They discovered a wall, which was later discovered to be one of the stages of the ancient theatre. Later, many human skeletons were uncovered at the ancient shoreline, suggesting that numerous inhabitants attempted to escape, but perished when mountains collapsed and volcanic gases were released.
Embark on a walking tour through the well-preserved Roman villas with portico gardens, fountains, and baths. Admire the wall frescoes and floor mosaics, which are still as they were when the eruption began.
- This Tour Includes:
- Round trip transportation from the cruise ship pier or your hotel in a private vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Services of a licensed guide for 2 hours while at Herculaneum
- Lots of amazing discoveries!
- Additional Languages Available
- Arabic($)
- French($)
- German($)
- Italian($)
- Japanese($)
- Korean($)
- Mandarin($)
- Portuguese($)
- Russian($)
- Spanish($)
- *Possible upcharge at checkout for languages denoted with ($) symbol.
Days of Operation
Departures (local time)
- 8:30 AM (4 hrs)
Transfer / Meeting Instructions
No Taxi Required Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.Special Instructions
• We highly recommend comfortable walking shoes be worn for this excursion as the terrain is very muddy and rugged.
• The price of this tour does not include the per person entrance fee of 11€ to Herculaneum.
Restrictions
• Please note that on the first Sunday of each month all tourist sites in Italy have free admission. This can often result in long lines. If you are staying at a hotel, it may be beneficial to avoid booking a tour involving inside visits to major attractions on these days. If you have questions, contact ShoreTrips.