Pompeii: New Discoveries & Ancient Wonders Tour with Ticket Semi-Private Group max 8 people
ID: GYG1060837-O-1630442
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient city of Pompeii on a guided tour. See the Forum, the Forum Baths, the House of the Vettii, and the “Insula of the Chaste Lovers.”
Begin your journey through ancient Pompeii at Porta Marina Superiore, the original Roman gateway. With your expert guide, relive the dramatic story of the 79 AD eruption and see the poignant plaster casts of its victims.
Explore the Forum and the beautifully restored Forum Baths, with their vibrant mosaics and frescoes still intact after two millennia. Enjoy panoramic views from the Mercury Tower and admire the recently reopened House of the Vettii, a masterpiece of Roman art restored after 27 years.
Walk along Via Stabiana, passing iconic sites like the House of the Silver Wedding and the home of Caecilius Iucundus. The tour’s highlight is the “Insula of the Chaste Lovers,” a live excavation site where archaeologists are currently uncovering new secrets of the ancient city.
The recent or ongoing excavation openings are:
- House of the Vettii and House of Leda and the Swan
- Thermopolium of Regio V
- Insula of the “Chaste Lovers” (Insula dei Casti Amanti)
- New casts and everyday life objects in the Antiquarium
NOTE: The itinerary and sites may change based on ongoing excavation updates and new openings to the public.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Pompeii
- See the poignant plaster casts of the victims of the 79 AD eruption
- Explore the Forum and the beautifully restored Forum Baths
- Admire the recently reopened House of the Vettii, a masterpiece of Roman art
- Visit the “Insula of the Chaste Lovers,” a live excavation site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary and departure time can change according to the season
This tour may be bilingual
Please monitor your emails for any updates to the pickup time
meet the greeter outside the entrance of the Fortuna Village
INCLUDED
- Expert licensed guide for Pompeii tour
- Entry ticket to Pompeii archaeological site
- Access to recent or ongoing excavations: House of Leda and the Swan, Thermopolium of Regio V,Antiquarium exhibits
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Pompeii
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
