Explore Herculaneum’s ruins with an expert guide, enjoy a local wine tasting, and savor a light lunch. Book your immersive historical adventure now.
Explore Herculaneum’s ruins with an expert guide, enjoy a local wine tasting, and savor a light lunch. Book your immersive historical adventure now.
- Bar Kontatto - Begin your journey in Sorrento! Perched on a tuff rock, it offers a stunning view of the sea and the horizon. The lush green vegetation atop the rock beautifully complements the vibrant colors of Sorrento. Historically, Sorrento and its coast were believed to be the realm of mythical sirens, who lured sailors with their enchanting…
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Bar Kontatto - Begin your journey in Sorrento! Perched on a tuff rock, it offers a stunning view of the sea and the horizon. The lush green vegetation atop the rock beautifully complements the vibrant colors of Sorrento. Historically, Sorrento and its coast were believed to be the realm of mythical sirens, who lured sailors with their enchanting songs.
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Sorrentino Vini - Established in 1990 by Paolo Sorrentino’s passion, Sorrentino Vini is now the largest winery on Vesuvius, boasting 35 hectares within the Vesuvius National Park. The most renowned wine from Vesuvius is Lacryma Christi, the only DOC (controlled designation of origin) wine produced there.
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Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Travel by minibus to the Ercolano ruins, an archaeological site in southern Campania, near the Gulf of Naples. Enjoy a 90-minute tour of Herculaneum with our certified archaeological guide. Once a refined Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under ash and pumice following Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 A.D. The site remains well-preserved, showcasing streets, houses, and excavated villas for visitors to explore.
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Casa dell’Albergo - This Roman-era house, buried during Vesuvius’s 79 A.D. eruption, was uncovered during Herculaneum’s archaeological excavations. Situated on a hill’s edge, it offers a panoramic view and spans 2,150 square meters, making it the largest house discovered in Herculaneum. It uniquely features a spa district, initially leading to its identification as a hotel.
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Sacellum of Augustali - Constructed near the forum during Emperor Augustus’s reign, this quadrangular building houses exquisite frescoes depicting Hercules entering Olympus with Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, and Hercules battling Achelous. The janitor’s skeleton was discovered in his room, resting on the bed.
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Casa dei Cervi - This opulent house with a sea-view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a freed slave shortly before Herculaneum’s destruction. The garden features two statues of deer attacked by dogs, giving the house its name.
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Casa del Salone Nero - Named for its black-painted party hall with geometric designs, this house contained wax tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus, believed to be the owner. The tablets discuss her Augustale eligibility, a slave purchase, and a daughter’s birth.
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Casa dello Scheletro - Likely formed from three smaller buildings, this house’s name comes from human remains found in a second-floor room in 1831.
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Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite - The vitreous mosaics, costly at the time, are truly charming, featuring floral and hunting scenes, with a central mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, the sea deity and her companion.

- Entrance ticket to Herculaneum
- Earphones for groups larger than 10
- Authorized English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Bar Kontatto, Sorrento
- Entrance ticket to Herculaneum
- Earphones for groups larger than 10
- Authorized English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Bar Kontatto, Sorrento
The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the slopes of Vesuvius. Smaller but no less important, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 d.c. Numerous objects found during the excavations allow us to reconstruct what was the relationship of the inhabitants with the gods venerated in antiquity. Naturally a prominent place was…
The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the slopes of Vesuvius. Smaller but no less important, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 d.c. Numerous objects found during the excavations allow us to reconstruct what was the relationship of the inhabitants with the gods venerated in antiquity. Naturally a prominent place was reserved for the mythical Hercules, the hero who according to tradition had founded the city of Herculaneum. You have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of the population of Herculaneum through the scattered ruins that have been perfectly preserved. Together with your guide you will have the opportunity to visit many of the most important sites such as the public baths with their frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gym. • Explore the ruins of Herculaneum for 1.5 hrs with a local expert archaeological guide • Semi-private coach with air conditioning • Entrance reserved for Ercolano • Wine tasting and lunch with local products
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The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
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This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
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The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
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Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.