Herculaneum Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 4h 30m
Location: Ercolano, Italy | Ercolano, Italy


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Ruins of the ancient city of Herculaneum
Roman town frozen in time after Vesuvius eruption
Expert guide telling the story of the eruption & its impact
Mosaics, frescos & remarkably intact wooden furniture
Panoramic views of the imposing Mount Vesuvius

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Herculaneum
Roundtrip transportation between Sorrento and Herculaneum
Commentary in English

Description:

It wasn't only Pompeii that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on that fateful day in 79 AD. Herculaneum is famous as one of few ancient cities that can be seen in almost all its original splendor. Unlike Pompeii, it was buried deep enough to preserve the upper stories of buildings.

Life in ancient Rome is brought to light by the ruins of Herculaneum. The town was once one of the most prosperous in the Empire, and was home to fine houses and used marble much more lavishly than other towns in the area. Also, since it's located much closer to the volcano, the town suffered an impact from hotter ash, which has preserved wooden objects such as beds and furniture.

This excursion gives you an incredibly close-up view of a town frozen in time. As you wander among the ruins, your guide gives you an insight into what life was like before the eruption and details of the event that caused the city's untimely end.