Insider's Pompeii & Naples Archeological Museum in partnership with The HISTORY Channel
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Port
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$189.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Relax and enjoy the scenery on the drive to Pompeii -- the world's finest example of an ancient Roman town. Set out on a walking tour of Pompeii, led by a professional historian guide who knows a great deal about the life and times of this city that was frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Admire the luxurious mansions and fabulous art of wealthy patricians and visit some of the more modest homes. Explore ancient baths, temples, theaters, marketplaces, and the huge forum. Inscriptions and public notices reveal an astonishing similarity with modern times -- political announcements, advertisements for wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming events such as theatre performances and gladiator fights.
Take a break to enjoy a typical Italian lunch served at a local restaurant.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Naples -- one of the most important museums in the world -- with its priceless collections of sculptures, bronzes, ceramics, paintings, mosaics, old Roman jewelry, and other works of art representing this ancient civilization. Don't miss the 'Secret Cabinet' (opening hours permitting) -- a collection of erotic and sexually explicit finds from Pompeii, including erotic frescoes, depictions of the god Priapus, symbols, and inscriptions. Although the excavation of Pompeii was initially an Enlightenment project, once the artifacts were later classified through a new taxonomy, many were locked away in a Secret Museum, sealed in 1849. Its contents could, however, be shown for a modest fee to gentlemen but not to ladies.
Notes:
Participants must be able to walk for 1.5 miles at Pompeii. Additionally, the coach parking area is a 15-minute walk (each way) to/from the entrance. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Pompeii is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the Pompeii excavation site; lockers are not available. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Tour does not operate on Tuesdays.