Pompeii, Campania

Inside the Incredible Ruins of Pompeii

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Discover Pompeii: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Pompeii is one of the largest and most visited archeological sites in Italy.  It is an ancient city in southern Italy, in the region of Campania that was completely buried by the dust and ash that descended upon it when Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24th, 79, A.D. and remained covered until 1748, when it was rediscovered by archaelogists who to date continue to work on this incredible archeological site.  

But reading about the destruction of Pompeii (or Herculaneum or Stabaie which were also obliterated by the eruption), or even seeing pictures of the now excavated city, does not prepare one for the impact of standing in the midst of its ruins, or looking at the bodies of the dead, frozen in last moments of horror.

Whether you decide to visit Pompeii on your own or decide to visit with a tour, we strongly recommend you having a guide in this site particularly even if you don`t have one in any other, it is well worth it.

There are various guided tours we offer to Pompeii that you can see the links to below, however to really understand Pompeii and what happened here, we highly recommend you visiting Mt. Vesuvius which is one of the largest Volcanic Craters in Europe and also visiting Heraculaneum, the sea-side village along the coast that will reveal to you in person just how far the lava from the crater spread.  It was an enormous explosion that touched the lives of an entire society and killed one of the most remarkable ancient cultures man-kind has ever known.  

Here are a few tours we offer to Pompeii and the Surrounding Area:

Half Day Tour of Pompeii -  Departing from Either Sorrento or Naples 
Private Tour of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Departing - Departing from either Sorrento, Naples or the Amalfi Coast 
Full Day Tour of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Wineries with Lunch Inluded

Small Group Tour of Pompeii and Heraculaneum


 

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Private Tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

Our tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast departs from either Sorrento and Naples. We meet you at either your cruise ship, hotel or rail station to begin this tour to some of the most impressive and most visited ruins in the world, Pompeii. Here you...

Private
8 hours

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 Pompeii (with transfer from Sorrento/Naples)

Experience one of the world's most enchanting archaeological sites with a private guide. This tour includes VIP entrance tickets and a private return transfer to your hotel in Naples or Amalfi.

Private
4 hours

Pompeii & Wineries Surrounding Mt. Vesuvius including Lunch

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on a private guided tour, delving into its captivating history for approximately 2 hours. Afterwards, indulge in a leisurely lunch and wine tasting at a charming vineyard nestled near the iconic Mount Vesuvius, sa...

Private
7 hours

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