Pompeii: The History

One of the World’s best heritage! Visit the excavations of this world-famous Roman town, destroyed by the eruption of the Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
 
 Expert tour guide
 Look at what life in a Roman city must have been like 2000 years ago
 See the city devastated by the volcano’s eruption
 See the real Pompeii victims’ bodies
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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Ancient Pompeii sprawls in a decrepit heap at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in AD 79, destroying the town. Buried by stones and ash, it has been undiscovered until 1748 when the excavation began revealing a city frozen in time.
Buildings have survived, often replete with paintings and sculpture, graffiti is still on walls, street are paved and the ghosts of a distant past are almost tangible on the site.

Pompeii offers the best look at what life in Rome must have been like 2000 years ago. An entire city of well-preserved ruins is yours to explore. Once a thriving commercial port, Pompeii grew from Greek and Etruscan roots to become an important Roman City. From the Porta Marina, Via Marina leads straight to Pompeii’s main square, the Forum. The Forum (Foro) which is Pompeii’s commercial, religious and political center stands at the intersection of the city’s two main streets. Here we can see the Curia, home of the government.

Head down to Via del Foro and get in the impressive baths, Terme del Foro with four rooms: the waiting room, the warm bath, the hot bath and the cold- plunge bath. The largest house of Pompeii is the House of the Faun, which has provided Naples’ Archeological Museum with many of its top treasures, including the original dancing faun (you’ll see a copy of it here) and the famous mosaic of the Battle of Alexander. The best preserved house is the House of Vetti with its spectacular mosaics and frescoes. There is much more to see; 75% of Pompeii’s 164 acres have been excavated!

TRANSFERS

Transfers available from any hotels from/to the agreed location.