Accessible Herculaneum Ruins & Heart of Naples
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Port
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At
$429.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair.
Explore the fascinating ruin site of Herculaneum firsthand, including the House of Skeletons, the picturesque Old Marina, and the breathtaking Augustales Temple.
Meet your tour guide and accessible van at the cruise dock. From here, you will head out on a scenic drive to the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum. Upon arrival, you will embark on an accessible walking/rolling tour that allows you to experience the sites up close.
Your visit starts with seeing the iconic ancient town walls before making your way to the Old Marina, where archaeologists found more than 250 skeletons back in 1980. See the famous House of Skeletons and the Termopolium, which served as an early food bank.
You will also see the breathtaking Augustales Temple, thought to be the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium -- a civic order of freedmen.
One of the more luxurious mansions in Herculaneum is the House of the Black Salon. It presents an interesting contrast to the other highlights you have seen throughout your tour.
Enjoy a panoramic drive past some of the highlights of Naples -- Plebescito Square, the San Carlo Theatre, the Galleria Umberto covered pavilion, the Royal Palace of Naples, and Castel Nuovo -- en route back to the pier.
Notes:
This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair (the tour operator suggests you bring a companion to assist, as guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs). The tour route avoids stairs; however, the nature of access may differ from the standards you are familiar with at home. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors are available along the tour route. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp is used for transportation. The number of accessible vehicles available is extremely limited; make your accessible shore excursion reservations as far in advance as possible. Guests requiring accessible transportation, please complete the Special Services form at https://book.hollandamerica.com/specialServices/login.action; this will ensure that suitable transportation is in place for your tour. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Tour requires a significant amount of walking/rolling. 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 Herculaneum excavation site; lockers are not available. The coach parking is a five-minute walk/roll from the entrance.