Heraculaneum, Campania

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At the feet of Mount Vesuvius, in an area blessed with a superb mild climate, Herculaneum is known throughout the world for the remains of its Roman city buried, along with Pompei, under the ashes provoked by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

At the archaeological site of Herculaneum it is possible to visit the House of Argo, theHouse of the Deer, the House of the Gem, the House of the Bicentenary, the House of the Mosaic, the House of the Relief of Telephus, the House of the Carbonized Partition, the House of the Mosaic Atrium, the Samnite House, the Gymnasium, the Theatre, theBaths, the Suburban Baths and the Villa of the Papyrus.

As well as being site of great archaeological interest, Herculaneum has a flourishing economy thanks to its agricultural industry, and in particular its floricultural industry, responsible for one of Italy's most prolific productions of carnations and roses. Herculaneum is an important port with small fleet of fishing boats and merchant ships which provides employment for a great number of the town's inhabitants. At the large market of Pugliano both new and used items of clothing are sold.

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Heraculaneum Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Heraculaneum, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

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Ruins at Heraculaneum

Italy Vacation Specialists offers privately guided tours of Heraculaneum with private guides to these ancient Italian ruins

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In the Shadow of Vesuvius: the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Campania

Many of the cities on this tour have been around since settlers arrived from Greece, some even longer. During this tour we will use the sites which UNESCO has deemed to be of outstanding cultural or geographical importance to explore the history of...

Small Group

9 Days / 8 Nights

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Private Tour of Pompeii, Heraculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius

On this tour we explore the crater of Mount Vesuvius, the Volcano responsible for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the eruption of 79AD. You travel as far as the extinct outer crater of mount Somma at an altitude of 1000 metres, from whe...

Private

8 hours

Private Tour of Heraculaneum

Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Today, this ancient city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best visited with a private guide who can introduce...

Private

3 hours 30 minutes

Private Tour of Herculaneum (with transfer from Sorrento/Naples)

A fascinating visit to Pompeii's lesser-known, but better preserved neighbor. The tour includes a private return transfer to your hotel and skip-the-line tickets.

Private

2 hours 30 minutes

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