From Sorrento: Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius｜Italy

Immerse yourself in a full-day tour that will let you discover the ancient Roman towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii as well as the volcano responsible for their tragic end.

Stop in Pompeii, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. This flourishing Roman town met a premature end in 79 A.D with the sudden, violent eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The eruption was so impetuous that it covered everything with lava, ashes, and mud, freezing in time most of what was underneath.

Herculaneum, instead, was covered by a deep layer of mud which hardened and perfectly preserved the houses, shops, villas, and frescoes beneath. Observe everyday life objects such as beds, wooden doors, fruits, small jewelry, and even price lists still on display outside of shops.

See up-close the volcano responsible for this catastrophe. The climb can be challenging for those not used to walking up steep hills, but your efforts will be compensated as you will admire the breathtaking view of the entire Gulf of Naples once you reach the top.