Pompeii, Paestum & Herculaneum Historical Italian Tour - 0001228

Visit unforgettable archaeological sites, including Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum and the Pozzuoli’s Roman Amphitheatre and enjoy the stunning coastline on this premium historical tour. Mount Vesuvius offers stunning backdrops as you explore seven exceptional archaeological sites. From your base in the pretty town of Vico Equense, you’ll begin your discoveries in Pozzuoli. At its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre you can follow in the footsteps of the gladiators who would do bloody battle here. You’ll then experience the archaeological park of Baia and take in the incredible ruins at Cumae. The doomed city of Pompeii then offers remarkable sightseeing as you stroll down its incredibly preserved streets. Uncover the three magnificent Doric temples at Paestum and the historic Villa Poppaea at Oplontis, where the Roman art you’ll see looks as good as new! Next is the site of Herculaneum, which was also buried in ash by Mount Vesuvius’s 79 AD eruption, and you’ve options to walk to the volcano’s summit and visit the chic island of Capri.

Your Tour Includes

ACCOMMODATION
7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel

EXPERIENCES
Tour Lecturer and Specialist Local Guide
Pozzuoli's Roman remains, Baia and Cumae
The ruins of Pompeii Villa Poppaea at Oplontis and Herculaneum
Paestum temples
Enjoy a candlelit dinner on the hotel's wisteria-shaded terrace (May - Oct)
Pizza night at a local Pizzeria

FOOD & DRINK
14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners and welcome drink

Trip Pace

Relaxed