Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius private Day Tour from Naples to explore Pompeii archaeological site in a walking tour with your private expert guide and enjoy of the breathtaking view of the entire Gulf of Naples from the summit of Mount Vesuvius.
Your private Pompeii and Vesuvius tour from Naples starts with the meeting of your professional English speaking driver at the lobby of your hotel in Naples or at disembrak from your cruise ship. With your private chauffeured vehicle reach Pompeii where meet your private expert local guide.
Experience a private Pompeii tour walking around the "excavation", the ancient streets, the centre of religious and economic life, visit the houses of the noble families and the buildings, a sort of ancient inns, where foreigners arrived in Pompeii could eat and buy wine.
Your expert guide provide a full introduction to the historical facts of this important Roman city, destroyed and partially buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in the morning of the August 24th 79 AD. at that time, Pompeii was completely covered with 30 feet of volcanic ash and there are visible the plaster body casts of the inhabitants of Pompeii victims of volcanic ash and gas.
After a pause for a light lunch (payable locally) you will admire from the summit of Mount Vesuvius, that you reach with your private driver and climbing the mount (approx 30 minutes), the panoramic and spectacular view of the entire Gulf of Naples.
Wearing comfortable walking shoes is suggested.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Pick up and drop off in Naples
• Breathtaking view of the Bay of Naples from Mount Vesuvius
• Tour with the comfort of private driver at disposal
• Explore Pompeii with your expert guide and skip-the-line-tickets
• See the ancient streets, the frescoed walls and learn about the daily life of ancient romans in Pompeii
DETAILS
Duration:
8 hours
Start Time Private Tour:
Morning Tour:
- You can require whatever start time you like
Pick up Point:
At the lobby of your Hotel in Naples
Inclusion:
- Your own personal licensed guide 2 hours in Pompeii
- Private Mercedes E series car (for your party from 1 to 2 people)
- Private Mercedes minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 people)
- Professional English speaking driver
- Admission skip-the-line tickets Pompeii
- Admission skip-the-line tickets Mount Vesuvius
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional),
- Meals and Beverage
Notes:
More of 6 persons rates on request.
F.A.Q.
- What was Pompeii originally called?
Pompeii, originally known as Pompeii in Latin, was an ancient Roman city located in the region of Campania, near modern-day Naples in Italy. The city was founded around the 6th or 7th century BC by the Oscans, an ancient Italic people who inhabited the area before it came under Roman rule.
The name "Pompeii" is believed to have originated from the Oscan word "pumpe" which means 'five', possibly referring to the five villages that eventually merged to form the city. Over time, Pompeii grew into a bustling urban center with a population estimated to be around 11,000 to 20,000 people at the time of its destruction in 79 AD.
Pompeii was strategically situated near the Bay of Naples and became an important port and commercial hub in the Roman Empire. It was renowned for its fertile agricultural land, thriving trade, and prosperous industries, including wine production, olive oil processing, and fish sauce (garum) production.
The city flourished under Roman rule, and its architecture, art, and culture reflected its status as a wealthy and sophisticated urban center. Pompeii boasted impressive public buildings, luxurious villas, bustling markets, and elaborate temples dedicated to various Roman gods and goddesses.
However, Pompeii's prosperity came to a sudden and tragic end in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius, the nearby volcano, erupted catastrophically, burying the city under a thick layer of volcanic ash and debris. This event, which also buried the neighboring town of Herculaneum, resulted in the preservation of Pompeii's remains under the ash for centuries, providing valuable insights into ancient Roman life and culture when the city was eventually rediscovered and excavated in the 18th century.