Private Pompeii

Private Pompeii & Forum Tour from Naples, Italy
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the ancient splendor of Pompeii, a once-thriving center of wealth and politics, now the world's most famous archaic excavation.
  • Walk on the perfectly preserved streets of Pompeii with its mansions, private homes with mosaic floors, and brilliant frescoes.
  • Walk through ancient gates and reach the Forum, the heart of Pompeii, surrounded by lavish temples and porticoes.
  • Uncover the art and inscriptions of wealthy patricians who relocated to Pompeii, fleeing the chaos of Rome.
  • Benefit from the expertise of the leading shore excursions provider, with the strongest industry guarantees and best prices.
From $93.00/person to $957.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Private Sightseeing
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and sensible, closed-toe walking shoes. Sunscreen and sun glasses are suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over uneven terrain, and climbing up steps is required. Guests should be in good physical condition. The tour itinerary may be reversed but always covering the mentioned sights. Heavy traffic congestion should be anticipated and may affect the duration of the excursion. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The entrance fee to Pompeii is included in the tour price; however, all guests must present a valid photo ID on the day of the tour.

Explore the Forum and the City of Pompeii

Embarking on your Naples shore excursion, you'll leave the pier and commence your journey to Pompeii. Leaving the pier for your Naples shore excursion, you will begin your journey to Pompeii. Once a prominent port and a hub of wealth and political activity, the city met a sudden fate, being instantly buried under 30 feet of volcanic ash and cinder during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. This ancient site stands as one of the most renowned archaeological excavations globally.

At the height of its prosperity, Pompeii was a bustling city with a population of 20,000. Tragically, it's believed that 2,000 residents met an instantaneous demise when volcanic ash engulfed the city, resulting in the creation of ghostly casts formed by bodies that were encased and incinerated in the scorching ash. It is believed that 2,000 people perished instantly when volcanic ash poured down on the city, thus creating ghostly casts formed by bodies that were encased and incinerated in the hot ash. Stroll along well-preserved streets and explore prominent mansions, as well as private homes adorned with mosaic floors, brilliant frescoes, and other works of art. These remnants offer a compelling glimpse into the daily life of ancient Romans as it existed 2,000 years ago.

Upon reaching Pompeii, you will pass through one of its ancient gates, embarking on a brief walk that leads you to the city's central hub, the Forum. Surrounded by opulent temples and porticoes, you'll gain insights into the lifestyle of Pompeii's inhabitants. Marvel at the mansions and the artistic creations of affluent patricians who sought refuge in Pompeii to escape the upheavals of Rome. Observe numerous paintings and inscriptions, and explore streets with raised pavements on both sides, featuring stepping-stones that ensured pedestrians a safe crossing at intersections. Following your visit to Pompeii, you will then return to Naples.

Please Note: The entrance fee to Pompeii is included in the tour price; however, all guests must present a valid photo ID on the day of the tour.