Pompeii: Exclusive Tour with an Archaeologist, Max 6 People Group

Overview

Enjoy a unique tour of Pompeii offered in a small group of maximum six people, or as Private Tour, you pick! On this 2.5 hrs journey, you will be able to visit one of the most distinctive historical sites in history with a small or private group and an actual archeologist as your guide. Pompeii is a city condensed with information of the ancient everyday life and to visit Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide is essential to understanding what the city has to offer. Pompeii is one of Italy’s best preserved archaeological sites and it is a must visit with a guide. The city was a typical ancient Roman village founded 80 B.C. A sudden eruption by the volcano, Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried Pompeii under 6 meters of ash and wiped it off the map until it was rediscovered in 1599. Discover the story behind the life and times of this ancient port town and the modern day excavations which have helped bring it back to life!

Itinerary

1. Archaeological Park of Pompeii

   Embark on a unique tour of Pompeii offered in a small group of maximum 6 people, or as a private tour! On this 2,5 hrs journey, you will be able to visit one of the most distinctive historical sites in history with a an actual archeologist as your guide. Pompeii is a city condensed with information of the ancient everyday life since it was encapsulated and buried in 79 BC by the eruption from the nearby volcano Vesuvius. The tour walks you through a selection of the main villas, such as: House of Menander, House of the Gladiators, House of Julie Felix, House of Loreius Tiburtinus, House of Sallust, House of the Tragic Poet, House of the Vettii Lupanar, Temple of Isis and the suburban baths. The itinerary is perfect for curious and inquiring minds that are looking to get the most out of their visit.

   · 45 min· Admission included

2. Via dell’Abbondanza

   Pompeii's main road

   · 10 min· Admission included

3. Casa del Menandro

   Visit the House of the Menander and several other highlights.

   · 10 min· Admission included

4. Praedia di Giulia Felice

   An impressive villa in Pompeii, one of the largest properties of the city.

   · 10 min· Admission included

5. This house is known for well-preserved wall paintings, large gardens, carved marble sculptures and a garden-side triclinium.

   · 10 min· Admission included

6. House of Sallust

   Visit one of the oldest houses in Pompeii

   · 10 min· Admission included

7. Casa del Poeta Tragico

   Marvel in front of the mosaics and frescoes with scenes from the Greek mythology.

   · 10 min· Admission included

8. Lupanar

   The Lupanar stands as the city's most famous ancient brothel. Often referred to as the Lupanare Grande, it holds the distinction of being the only "purpose-built" establishment of its kind in the Roman colony. Today, it remains a primary point of interest for visitors, largely due to the vivid and provocative frescoes that still adorn its walls.

   · 10 min· Admission included

9. Tempio di Iside

   The Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis

   · 10 min· Admission included

10. Suburban Baths

    You can still explore the intricate chambers of Pompeii’s baths, from the chilly frigidarium to the steaming caldarium. These ancient thermal suites remain beautifully preserved, complete with stunning frescoes and mosaic tilework.

    · 10 min· Admission included

11. Casa dei Vettii

    Very well preserved example of Roman Domus, one of the largest in Pompeii.

    · 5 min· Admission included

12. Casa del Fauno

    One of the most famous buildings in Pompeii, named House of the Faun for the bronze statue of a dancing faun.

    · 5 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Meeting point: in front of Bar Sgambati, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, on the left hand side of the Pompeii Scavi Train Station, as you are looking at it. Your guide will be holding a  LivTours sign • Dress Code: Comfortable • Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to commencement of the tour ABOUT OUR 6 PEOPLE SMALL GROUP POLICY When you book a LivItaly Small Group Tour, you are guaranteed one tour guide per group of 6 people. Please bear in mind though that in order to accommodate traveling families and friends, we do on rare occasion make the exception of adding an additional one to two guests in order not to split groups who are traveling together. On that same note, you may find yourself on tour with less than six people. As we accept bookings in multiples of six, math doesn’t always work in our favor to help accommodate individual travelers and their families when on the same tour, so we hope you understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pompeii is an ongoing excavation site. The suggested itinerary might encounter some changes depending on the archaeologist’s daily duties.
• Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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