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Escursione Pompei - Hotel Del Corso Sorrento

POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM

03Mar

VA unique tour experience visiting the two cities destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in one day. The two cities with different styles which suffered the same destiny.

The price includes:

  • Return coach transfer
  • English speaking guide
  • 40/50 persons

Tour description

Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum for a unique experience. Immerge yourself in the life of the Roman inhabitants of 2000 years ago and who experienced the first eruption of Vesuvius.
Pompeii and Herculaneum have different characteristics but with similar lifestyles, in fact the two cities had different purposes. Pompeii was and ancient metropolis, whilst Herculaneum was a residential area, prevalently with villas belonging to nobility who lived there enjoying its climate.
Should you be asking isn’t one the copy of the other?’ absolutely NOT. The two cities were destroyed by the same phenomenon but with a different type pf eruption which created different consequences to those living there. Firstly, all the mummified inhabitants of Pompeii and then liquified bodies of Herculaneum.

Departure and prices

This tour costs €60 per person.

Departure is on Sunday at 8:15 am.