Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius With Driver Private Day Trip from Rome By Car
Rome, Italy
9 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Overview
Enjoy a day trip from your accommodation in Rome to two of southern Italy's most fascinating places: Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius.
Herculaneum is rightfully considered better preserved that its bigger and more famous sister city, Pompeii, and unlike Pompeii, it can be explored entirely in a couple of hours.
After you've enjoyed Herculaneum, you'll have time for a nice Italian lunch, or a quick bite if you prefer, before heading up Mount Vesuvius.
Your private English speaking chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation in Rome at 8.00 AM and return you at 5:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.
This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours).
To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.
Herculaneum is rightfully considered better preserved that its bigger and more famous sister city, Pompeii, and unlike Pompeii, it can be explored entirely in a couple of hours.
After you've enjoyed Herculaneum, you'll have time for a nice Italian lunch, or a quick bite if you prefer, before heading up Mount Vesuvius.
Your private English speaking chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation in Rome at 8.00 AM and return you at 5:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.
This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours).
To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.
What's Included
English Speaking Professional Chauffeur
Private Mercedes Benz Vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry Tickets to the Sites
Gratuities
Lunch
Tour Guide / walking Tour
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Excavations that were initiated nearly 3 centuries ago revealed well-preserved buildings with frescoes and mosaics, nymphaeum, Roman baths, gymnasiums, luxurious villas like Villa of Papyri that contained a rich library of scrolls, the opulent House of Neptune and Amphitrite, House of Deer, the House of the Beautiful Courtyard and more.
Herculaneum entry tickets are approximately 11 Euros per person and can be bought on location.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
Considered among the most dangerous due to its enormous eruption in 79 AD, it erupted more than three dozen times, with the most recent eruption in 1944 during WWII destroying several villages along its slopes. Since then, however, this giant has been peacefully asleep.
Please Be Advised: the upward walk to the crater requires a certain level of physical fitness and ability to handle uneven terrain.
Mount Vesuvius entry tickets is approximately 10 Euros per person. and can be bought on location.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- walking on uneven terrain is required in some parts
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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