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Private Tour of Pompeii: Explore Ancient Ruins with an Official Guide
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Pompeii
Embark on a private tour of Pompeii with an official guide and explore the ancient ruins. Avoid the stress of public transportation and enjoy priority entrance. Discover well-preserved infrastructures, frescoes, and more!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Pompeii Archaeological Park - Join a walking tour of the Archaeological site of Pompeii of 2 hours with an official guide !
After the eruption of the Mount Vesuvius in the 79 AD, the city was submerged by a torrent of lapilli and lava which petrified the city preserving all the manufacts and infrastructures from the passing of the years. - Basilica - The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square meters, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice.
- Forum - The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
- Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter dominates the north side of the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius scenically rising behind. When the colony was founded (80 BC), the temple underwent a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which looked like those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base so as to make them visible to whoever passed in the Forum square.
- Macellum - The Macellum consists of a tuff quadriporticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The copies of two marble statues, a female and a male armed, are found on the niches of the side wall, together with the fragment of a larger statue, probably pertaining to an emperor, Titus or Vespasian, indicating how this area was intended for the imperial cult. To its left is a room for meetings of a sacred board and to the right a large room with a masonry counter perhaps for fish to be sold.
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Via dell’Abbondanza - Via dell’Abbondanza was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno.
In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops (“officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink - Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women’s and men’s quarters had separate entrances. The men’s section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.
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Pompeii - The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for “brothel”. The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande.
The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves who were paid between two and eight Asses (a glass of wine cost one As) for their services. -
House of Menander (Casa del Menandro) - The house of the Menander is a great example of a Roman Villa owned by an high-ranking family. It is reachly decorated with wonderful frescoes representing scenes of the Trojan war and here were also founded many objects in silver, tableware now strored in the Archaeological Museum in Naples. The house owes its name to a picture of Menander, an Athenian poet, placed in the portico.
The house belonged to Quintus Poppaeus Sabinus of the Poppei family, relatives of the Empress Poppea Sabina, Nero’s second wife. - Casa del Fauno - The House of the Faun (Italian: Casa del Fauno), built during the 2nd century BC, was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, Italy, and housed many great pieces of art. It is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses from the Roman republic, and reflects this period better than most archaeological evidence found even in Rome itself.
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Pompeii Archaeological Park - The Large Theater of Pompeii was built from the Romans on the slope of a hill located in the area; they took advantage of the natural depression of the mountain to create a majesty auditorium divided into 5 sectors.
On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman traditions.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Sorrento Area
- Private Driver
- Private Official guide for 2-hour walking tour of Pompeii ruins
- Skip-the-line entrance fee in Pompeii
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Don’t let the opportunity pass you by to explore the renowned archaeological treasure of Pompeii, led by a knowledgeable official guide!
Experience a hassle-free journey without the burden of public transit. Utilizing priority access, you’ll immediately step into the historical magnificence as soon as you reach the site. Pompeii, a city once hidden under the volcanic debris from Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in the first-century, was uncovered during the 18th-century excavations.
The city’s establishments, vibrant frescoes, and artifacts have been remarkably preserved, allowing you to wander through the baths, streets, bakeries and forums, that were the pulse of everyday existence. As you journey with your guide, you’ll vividly recount the rich history of the flourishing Roman citizenry.
Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Bogdanelpanadeotel2
Jul 7, 2021
Just perfect - Everything was just wonderful. Sasa, our guide was amazing and entertaining! Everything was perfectly organized!
I highly recommend!
Best regards,
Bogdan
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