BestPrivateTours.com - Pompeii and Vesuvius--Shore Excursion

OVERVIEW

AVAILABLE FROM THE PORTS OF NAPLES/SORRENTO/AMALFI.

Visit two protagonists of the dramatic events of 24th August 79 A.D., when the volcano Mt. Vesuvius violently erupted, destroying everything in a 200 square mile area to the south of the volcano’s base. Pompeii was buried in pumice and ash, thus preserving in detail a Roman town for future generations to discover.

Your private shore excursion provides the services of an English-speaking driver, at your disposal for the excursion’s duration, who meets you at the port with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll enjoy visits with local guides at Pompeii and Vesuvius for tours of these fascinating and unique sites.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Pompeii’s well-preserved state gives us the clearest idea of what an Ancient Roman town was like. Your private guide will show you the town’s streets, shops and other buildings, explaining daily life here and the fateful day’s events. You’ll be fascinated by what this archaeological site, the most visited in Italy, reveals.

You’ll also visit Mt. Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European mainland and the instrument of Pompeii’s destruction. With a park guide, you’ll climb to the crater itself to be awed by the lunar-like landscape and left speechless by the stunning views over sea and land from this magical summit. You’ll come to understand why Vesuvius is venerated by locals as “His Majesty Vesuvius”.