BestPrivateTours.com - The Life & Death of Pompeii:Archeological Site Visit

OVERVIEW

Ancient Pompeii is a city suspended in time. Buried beneath volcanic ash during a violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., it’s been preserved as it was on that fateful day.

Step back for a glimpse of life in an ancient Roman town. On this driving/walking tour, you’ll travel from Rome to the Pompeii Archaeological site in a private, air conditioned vehicle with your personal English-speaking driver.

Once arrived at Pompeii, you’ll enjoy a two-hour guided visit of one of Italy’s most visited archaeological sites with a private licensed local guide who’ll explain the history of this fascinating location.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your accommodation in Rome and drive you to the Region of Campania, where the Ancient Pompeii site is found.

Once arrived, your personal guide will escort you on a visit of this fascinating archaeological site. You’ll walk the ancient streets, such as the Via dell’Abbondanza, to see the sights including the Forum, the Baths, the Macellum – Pompeii’s marketplace, the Theater, the Lupanare (brothel) and more.

The excavation of Pompeii opened a window on Ancient Roman civilization. Your guide will tell you about the site, daily life in an Ancient Roman town and the events of the historic eruption that buried the town in ash and pumice stone, preserving it for all time.