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Sorrento - Sorrento will be your starting point! It is located on a tufaceous rock overlooking the sea that dominates the horizon. On the top of the rock, the intense green vegetation blends harmoniously with the colors of the city of Sorrento. For the ancients, Sorrento and the Sorrento Coast were the land of the mythical sirens, the sirens who tempted sailors with their song!
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Bar Kontatto - Departure from Sorrento in Lauro Square by our meeting point - “Bar Kontatto” at Corso Italia, 257
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - The ruins of Herculaneum are archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a small and sophisticated Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The site is still perfectly preserved, has remains of streets, houses and villas excavated that visitors can admire with our guide for 1.5 hrs.
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Casa dei Cervi - The luxurious house with sea view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a slave freed shortly before the destruction of Herculaneum. In the garden there are two statues of deer assaulted by a pack of dogs, from these the house takes its name
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Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite - Enchanting are the mosaics in glass paste, (very expensive for the time), with floral and hunting scenes and in a central position the mosaic with Neptune and Amphyfrite , (the marine deity and his wife).
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Casa dello Scheletro - The skeleton house is probably the result of the aggregation of three smaller buildings, and its name derives from the discovery of human remains in a second-floor room in 1831.
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Sacellum of Augustali - The Sacellum of the Augustales was built near the forum when Emperor Augustus was still alive and in power. It is a building with a quadrangular plan that preserves the splendid frescoes that represent: Hercules entering the Olympus in the company of Jupiter, Juno, Minerva and Hercules against Achelous. The janitor’s skeleton was found in his room lying on the bed.
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Casa dell’Albergo - The house of the Hotel is an house of roman times, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of Herculaneum. The house of the Hotel is located on the edge of the hill, in a panoramic position, with its two thousand hundred and fifty square meters is the largest house of Herculaneum so far discovered and is also the only one of the city to own a spa district was for these reasons considered at first to be a hotel.
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Casa del Salone Nero - The house of the black salon owes its name to its party hall entirely painted in black with geometric patterns. In this house were found waxed tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus who is supposed to have owned the house. The tablets speak of her eligibility for Augustale, the purchase of a slave, and the birth of a daughter.
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Sorrentino Vini - Sorrentino Vini was founded in 1990 by the passion of Paolo Sorrentino. The company is currently the largest one of Vesuvius as it has 35 hectares of property, all located within the Vesuvius National Park. The most famous wine produced on Vesuvius is Lacryma Christi. It is the only DOC product (controlled designation of origin) produced on Vesuvius.
- Lunch included
- Convenient pick-up from Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
- Tour with an authorized English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to Herculaneum included
- Headphones provided to all passengers at Herculaneum
- Air-conditioned transportation
The historical town of Herculaneum in Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits at the foot of Vesuvius. Though smaller, it’s significance is undeniable, having been engulfed by Vesuvius’ eruption in AD 79. Artifacts excavated from the site offer insights into the inhabitants’ connection with their revered ancient deities. Indeed, Hercules, the mythical hero believed to have founded Herculaneum, held a position of particular reverence. Visitors have the chance to step into the everyday lives of Herculaneum’s inhabitants, as they explore the impeccably preserved ruins scattered across the site. With an expert guide by your side, you can visit significant landmarks like the public baths adorned with frescoes and mosaics, shops, and the gymnasium.
• Traverse through Herculaneum’s remnants with the aid of a local archaeological guide
• Travel comfortably in a semi-private air-conditioned coach
• Get exclusive access to Ercolano
• Enjoy a sampling of local wines and a meal featuring regional specialties
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The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
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This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
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The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
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Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.