Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins shore excursion from Salerno port
Overview
Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum with a local archaeologist on a shore excursion from Salerno. Discover life before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
Highlights
- You'll discover Pompeii and Herculaneum with a local archaeologist sharing insights into Roman life
- There's time to explore two UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites in one full-day excursion
- The remarkably preserved remains reveal how communities lived before Mount Vesuvius erupted
- Your visit is timed around your ship's schedule, with transport arranged for a timely return to port
Travel back in time on this shore excursion from Salerno and discover Pompeii and Herculaneum, two archaeological sites that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata. Accompanied by a local archaeologist, you'll gain insight into life in the Roman world before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Your tour begins in Pompeii, where you'll walk through streets lined with villas, temples, baths, theatres and public squares. As you explore, your guide will share stories of daily life in the city before it was buried by volcanic ash.
You'll then continue to Herculaneum, a remarkably preserved Roman settlement buried beneath volcanic material. Smaller and often quieter than Pompeii, it offers a different perspective on ancient life, with houses, frescoes, mosaics and wooden structures.
Designed for cruise passengers, this experience is timed to fit your ship's schedule, allowing you to visit both sites comfortably and return to port on time.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Headsets (to hear the guide)
- Multilingual guide
- Lunch
Meeting & pickup
Meet your driver or tour leader at the cruise terminal in the port of Salerno. Upon disembarkation, proceed to the entrance of the docking platform, where your tour representative will be waiting with a WorldTours sign.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- Group tours are limited to 40 people and small-group tours are limited to 18 people
- If your cruise ship doesn't dock at the port terminal, please inform the local partner in advance. Pick-up will be arranged near your ship's docking point. You'll find the contact details on your voucher after booking
- The tour is planned to return to the port before your ship's scheduled departure time
- The itinerary may vary according to daily crowd conditions and site accessibility while always including the most important highlights of both sites
- The tour operates rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather or road closures, the itinerary may be modified for safety reasons
Remember to bring:
- Your passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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