• Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii serves as a true time capsule. Away from the crowds and typical routes, visitors can journey back 2000 years to explore the world’s largest archaeological site. The tour traverses the city from the Ancient Walls to the Grand Theatre. The guide will showcase the Forum, the town’s political and religious hub, along with surrounding administrative buildings: The Basilica (Palace of Justice), the Temple of Apollo, the Macellum (market for fish, bread, and meat), the Temple of Jupiter, and the Granaries, where plaster casts of eruption victims are preserved. Guests will enter opulent Private Homes to discover their grand gardens and admire vibrant frescoes and intricate mosaics. The exploration includes Bath-Houses, ancient taverns, bakeries (Pistrinia), and Thermopolia (wine and food bars). The guide will provide insights into the daily lives of ancient citizens, including their secrets and political and romantic intrigues. The tour is flexible and can be taken at your own pace.

• Cantina del Vesuvio Winery Russo Family - This experience is crafted to let visitors savor local wines and a simple yet authentic and typical lunch. The family-operated organic farm is situated at the base of Mt Vesuvius, offering a breathtaking view of the Bay of Naples. The visit begins with a brief guided walk through the vineyards and olive groves to learn about the family’s production of “Lacryma Christi” wines and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. During lunch, several wines will be sampled. The set menu includes:

  • Appetizers: Bruschetta, provolone cheese, salami, and capocollo cured pork meat
  • Main: Spaghetti with “del Piennolo” cherry tomatoes from Vesuvius
  • Dessert: “Pastiera” - a wheat and ricotta cake
  • Five different wines will be served (Rosè Sparkling, White, Rosé, Red, Red Riserva, and Malvasia - a sweet Dessert Wine).
  • Special menus are available for children and vegetarians.
    The experience is not included in the tour price. The cost is €28 per person, payable on-site by credit card or cash.

• Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Herculaneum was a luxurious Roman resort engulfed by Mount Vesuvius during the 79AD eruption. The visit focuses on exploring grand Domus, ancient private homes with preserved gardens (House of the Deer). Visitors will admire vivid frescoes (House of the Skeleton) and exquisite glass-pasta mosaics, such as those in the House of Neptune and Amphitrite. Special attention is given to the differences from the Pompeii site: the second floors of buildings, the sewer system, and the presence of carbonized wood are just a few examples. The elegance of the bath-house’s “female section” will be appreciated, and guests can walk into the pool of the ancient city gymnasium. Finally, the guide will lead visitors to the ancient city beach, where the skeletons of 200 citizens who perished during the eruption are found in the ancient yards. The tour is flexible, and the guide is ready to answer all questions and curiosities.

• Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio - This tour is enjoyed in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Standing at 4000 feet, driving to the crater takes considerable time. However, spectacular photos can be taken from the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

• Service as professional licensed (N.C.C) driver all tour long
• Service as licensed tour guide all tour long
• Skip the line tickets to the Ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Deluxe Mercedes Van with all comforts, AC, free wi-fi, fresh water, super clean and sanitized

• Wine Tasting and Typical Lunch at La Cantina del Vesuvio.

When the fury of Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum during the eruption of 79 AD, the two cities were in full splendor. Pompeii was a chaotic port town with a bustle of people from all over the place; Herculaneum a sumptuous Summer resort.

I am a professional tour guide with a devastating passion for Archaeology and History. So this is definitely my Tour!

Far from the crowds, we will explore Pompeii and Herculaneum walking into the foot-steps of their ancient citizens: an unscrupulous merchant, a lazy patrician, a powerful matron, a slave or an invincible gladiator. You will learn about their everyday life but also political and love intrigues. We’ll admire amazing frescoes and mosaics and enter ancient taverns, bath-houses and “stinky” latrines.

I will also be your driver. During our break, I softly drive you to a family-run farm on the slopes of Vesuvius for an incredible culinary experience based on local wine and genuine food. Relax, flavors and views.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.