GET GUIDED AROUND THE ANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDER OF POMPEII
Duration: 2h
Max group size: 25
Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
What's included: Access to Pompeii; 2-hour guided tour in your chosen language
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Be escorted through the expansive 50-hectare grounds to uncover the remarkable tale of Pompeii's demise, its subsequent unearthing, and excavation from volcanic debris. Witness the remnants of historic homes, water features, sculptures, wall paintings, and the grand amphitheater, all set against the backdrop of the formidable Mount Vesuvius.
Choosing to establish a city near an active volcano can have unforeseen consequences, as evidenced by Pompeii. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. obliterated the community and its residents. Paradoxically, the intense heat of the volcanic ash also impeccably conserved the area, offering what is now arguably the most extraordinary archaeological site in existence.
Today, millennia later, you have the opportunity to explore a preserved snapshot of ancient Roman existence, accompanied by an expert guide.
When Vesuvius catastrophically erupted two millennia ago, it unleashed energy equivalent to 100,000 times that of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki atomic explosions. Pompeii was tragically overwhelmed.
Preserved for approximately two thousand years, Pompeii stands as a testament to ancient wonders. Experience this distinctive UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided expedition, tracing the steps of Italy's ancient inhabitants.
Spanning an archaeological expanse of 50 hectares, you will navigate through the remnants of dwellings, water features, sculptures, wall paintings, and a notably grand amphitheater, all under the watchful presence of Mount Vesuvius.