Journey to Ancient Herculaneum Tour
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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Your Venture Ashore representative meets you at your cruise port and will guide you to your transportation. This wonderful half-day tour, takes you to discover ancient Herculaneum.
Unlike Pompeii, Herculaneum was a seaside resort, a smaller town with a wealthier population at the time of its destruction. Covered by a torrent of mud, rather than ash, the ruins are in some ways even better-preserved than those of Pompeii. Because the site was more protected from atmospheric agents and illegal excavators, here you will find natural preservation of wooden elements, fabrics, and architecture.
Excavations began by accident in 1709 when some workers were digging a well. They discovered a wall, which was later discovered to be one of the stages of the ancient theatre. Later, many human skeletons were uncovered at the ancient shoreline, suggesting that numerous inhabitants attempted to escape, but perished when mountains collapsed and volcanic gases were released.
Embark on a walking tour through the well-preserved Roman villas with portico gardens, fountains, and baths. Admire the wall frescoes and floor mosaics, which are still as they were when the eruption began.
At the end of your fascinating tour, your transportation returns you to your cruise port.What's Included
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Round trip transportation from the cruise pier
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English-speaking driver
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Licensed guide for 2 hours
Considerations
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Entrance fee to Herculaneum around 11 Euros per guest - subject to change.
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Bring cash/local currency for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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The guided portion of this tour is 2 hours long.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
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Bring your sunglasses, sun cream, sunhat and water bottle.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes be worn for this excursion as the terrain is very muddy and rugged.
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Bring your fully charged camera, to capture wonderful memories on the day.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Journey to Ancient Herculaneum Tour
1 Passengers (USD $ 818.00 Per Person)
USD $ 818.00
2 Passengers (USD $ 409.00 Per Person)
USD $ 818.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 322.00 Per Person)
USD $ 966.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 241.50 Per Person)
USD $ 966.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 220.60 Per Person)
USD $ 1103.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 183.83 Per Person)
USD $ 1103.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 182.29 Per Person)
USD $ 1276.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 159.50 Per Person)
USD $ 1276.00
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