Your personalized Pompeii experience
Essential details
To start your adventure, ensure your ticket is redeemed online. Meet at the bus stop by Cavour Metro Station, arriving at least 15 minutes early.
Anticipate the journey
Embark on a scenic route to Pompeii, soaking in the picturesque Italian countryside along the way.
Exploring Pompeii Archaeological Park
Upon arrival, wander the ancient streets of Pompeii with remnants of chariot tracks. With your expert guide, delve into public spaces such as bustling marketplaces, communal baths, and exquisitely preserved villas. These opulent residences, adorned with intricate frescoes and vibrant mosaics, offer a glimpse into the daily lives and social hierarchy of Pompeii's affluent.
Forum and amphitheater highlights
Visit the Forum, once the heart of politics, religion, and commerce in Pompeii. Your guide will animate its vibrant history amidst temple ruins and civic structures. Explore the grand amphitheater, predating Rome's Colosseum, where crowds of over 20,000 once gathered for thrilling gladiatorial spectacles.
Treasures at the House of the Vettii, Villa of the Mysteries & Plaster Casts
Uncover the mythological art and symbolic wealth at the House of the Vettii. At the Villa of the Mysteries, study frescoes depicting enigmatic Dionysian ceremonies. Conclude with a poignant visit to the plaster casts—frozen in time by volcanic ash—providing a poignant link to the tragic aftermath of the eruption.
