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Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania
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Summary
Nowhere in the world could give a deeper insight into Roman life than the dramatic seaside towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Before the eruption of Vesuvius these were thriving, lively seaside towns - Pompeii, a trading town equipped with many bars, shops and brothels, while Herculaneum was an affluent elegant town.
All this came to an abrupt halt, however, one Autumnal day in AD 79 - when Vesuvius - which had done little more than rumble for years - erupted with cataclysmic force. Two thousand years later, the sites of the Bay of Naples confront the modern visitor with a vivid, haunting immediacy like nothing else in the ancient world. In some cases we even know the names, professions and personal histories of the people who owned the villas and shops we visit.
Your expert guide lecturer will bring to life the ordinary people of Pompeii, Herculaneum and beyond on this, our best-selling tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This is an exciting time for visitors to these Vesuvian towns, as new discoveries are constantly being made, and new houses constantly opened up. Lose yourself in the past, walking the ancient streets in the footsteps of gladiators, slaves, senators and citizens.
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Meet your Experts
Tony O’Connor
Andante Guide Lecturer
Tony O'Connor is a specialist in the Roman Empire, who has excavated widely across Britain, Europe and North Africa. He is particularly passionate about Roman North Africa, having excavated in Libya for many years.
Your itinerary
Day 1 - Cava de’Tirreni
Today we meet for the first time as a group at our hotel in Naples.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | Dinner |
Day 2 - Cava de’Tirreni - Paestum
Our day begins at the site of Paestum, ancient Poseidonia. Long before the Romans came, this was a thriving Greek city that was part of Magna Graecia from the 6th century BC. During our time in this atmospheric and enchanting area, we will explore its unique temples, which are among the best preserved in the Greek world. We also see houses and public buildings from the Roman era. Following a leisurely lunch, we visit the Paestum Museum, which houses the famous ‘Tomb of the Diver’, with its intact frescoes dated to around 480 BC. Here, we will have a private behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s incredible store rooms.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | All meals included |
Day 3 - Pompeii
We devote the entire day to Pompeii. No site compares in revealing details of daily life in a Roman town. We visit some of the most well-preserved buildings as well as an amphitheater, theater, forum, bath-houses, bars, and brothels. Fountains in the street are worn where countless people rested their hands to take a drink and Roman graffiti still marks the walls. Traveling via the best routes to avoid crowds, we visit several villas that are newly reopened to the public.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 4 - Naples - Pozzuoli
Our fist visit of the day is to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, home to exceptional collections of artifacts. After lunch, we move on to Pozzuoli and visit one of the world’s most impressive amphitheaters. Later, we are granted private access to the Cave of Sejanus, an impressive tunnel dating to the age of Augustus, which gives access to the lovely seaside villa of Pausilypon. Here, we visit a theater and odeon, built at a later date.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | All meals included |
Day 5 - Stabiae
Go off-the-beaten-track to the villas of Stabiae, an exclusive Roman resort for the very wealthy. The vast Villa San Marco, with its swimming pool and bath complex, is one of the most opulent along this coast and it remains very impressive in its scale. The Villa Arianna, with its wonderful frescoes, is remarkably little-visited and provides fabulous views over the Bay of Naples. During our visit here, we will walk through its grand rooms, chambers and gardens – all in splendid isolation. Later in the afternoon, there will be some free time to explore at leisure.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | All meals included |
Day 6 - Vesuvius - Oplontis
Today, we ascend to the great crater of Vesuvius. Most of our journey will be by bus, but the final part requires a short walk and it is worth the effort. Peering into the crater, we will see fumaroles and the layers of previous eruptions, and walking around the perimeter affords magnificent views over the Bay of Naples. After lunch, we continue on to the impressive villa at Oplontis, which boasts sumptuous frescoes, a bath complex, a swimming pool, and interesting slave quarters.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | All meals included |
Day 7 - Herculaneum
The town of Herculaneum, which perfectly complements a visit to Pompeii, is our last port of call. We start the day with a private visit to the Theater of Herculaneum, still buried under the pyroclastic flow. We continue with visits to two on-site museums, including the Antiquarium, which houses previous articles found along Herculaneum’s sea front. Finally, ample time is devoted to wandering the streets to find almost complete houses rising up on either side.
| Hotel | Hotel Scapolatiello, Cava de' Tirreni |
|---|---|
| Meals included | All meals included |
Day 8 - Naples
After breakfast, our tour ends and we make our independent journeys home.
| Meals included | Breakfast |
|---|
Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Expert Guide Lecturer
- Professional Tour Manager
- Local travel aboard a private air-conditioned coach
- Accommodation
- Meals as per the itinerary, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- All taxes & gratuities
- Field notes
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Offer | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2022 | APOM220523 | 23 May 2022 (Monday) | 30 May 2022 (Monday) | Doru Bogdan | $3,635 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 | Call for availability | |
| 5 September 2022 | APOM220905 | 5 September 2022 (Monday) | 12 September 2022 (Monday) | Dr Jamie Sewell | $3,635 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
$3,285 save $350 |
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| 12 September 2022 | APOM220912 | 12 September 2022 (Monday) | 19 September 2022 (Monday) | Dr Gillian Shepherd | $3,635 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
$3,285 save $350 |
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| 19 September 2022 | APOM220919 | 19 September 2022 (Monday) | 26 September 2022 (Monday) | Diana Blumberg | $3,635 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
$3,285 save $350 |
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| 3 October 2022 | APOM221003 | 3 October 2022 (Monday) | 10 October 2022 (Monday) | John Shepherd | $3,605 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
$3,255 save $350 |
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| 10 October 2022 | APOM221010 | 10 October 2022 (Monday) | 17 October 2022 (Monday) | Mark Corney | $3,605 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
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| 24 October 2022 | APOM221024 | 24 October 2022 (Monday) | 31 October 2022 (Monday) | Dr Simon Elliott | $3,605 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $230 |
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| 16 January 2023 | APOM230116 | 16 January 2023 (Monday) | 23 January 2023 (Monday) | John Shepherd | $3,130 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
$2,780 save $350 |
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| 27 March 2023 | APOM230327 | 27 March 2023 (Monday) | 3 April 2023 (Monday) | Tony Wilmott | $3,620 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 17 April 2023 | APOM230417 | 17 April 2023 (Monday) | 24 April 2023 (Monday) | John Shepherd | $3,680 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 24 April 2023 | APOM230424 | 24 April 2023 (Monday) | 1 May 2023 (Monday) | Dr Simon Elliott | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 8 May 2023 | APOM230508 | 8 May 2023 (Monday) | 15 May 2023 (Monday) | Dr Jamie Sewell | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 22 May 2023 | APOM230522 | 22 May 2023 (Monday) | 29 May 2023 (Monday) | Doru Bogdan | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
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| 4 September 2023 | APOM230904 | 4 September 2023 (Monday) | 11 September 2023 (Monday) | Tony O’Connor | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 11 September 2023 | APOM230911 | 11 September 2023 (Monday) | 18 September 2023 (Monday) | John Shepherd | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 18 September 2023 | APOM230918 | 18 September 2023 (Monday) | 25 September 2023 (Monday) | Dr Gillian Shepherd | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 25 September 2023 | APOM230925 | 25 September 2023 (Monday) | 2 October 2023 (Monday) | Diana Blumberg | $3,715 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 2 October 2023 | APOM231002 | 2 October 2023 (Monday) | 9 October 2023 (Monday) | John Shepherd | $3,680 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
$3,155 save $525 |
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| 9 October 2023 | APOM231009 | 9 October 2023 (Monday) | 16 October 2023 (Monday) | Mark Corney | $3,680 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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| 23 October 2023 | APOM231023 | 23 October 2023 (Monday) | 30 October 2023 (Monday) | Dr David Rudling | $3,540 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $230 |
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