In a nutshell

Feel the thrill of walking through the streets of Pompeii, the city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius and brought back to light after centuries. From the Forum to the Temple of Jupiter, from the frescoed domus to the shops, discover the beauty and secrets of a perfectly preserved ancient world. An extraordinary journey through history, archaeology and local craftsmanship, with a stop at a coral and cameo workshop.

Main stops

The ruins of Pompeii: Marine Gate, Forum, Jupiter's Temple, Basilica, the Street of Abundance, House of the Ancient Hunt, House of the Faun
Coral factory

The programme

Pompeii is a city frozen in time since the eruption in 79 AD. Everyday life and gestures here have become a snapshot for posterity. Strolling through the streets of this community not only presents architectural and artistic wonders but also offers scholars a stream of information about the daily life of a Roman city.
You will visit the Marine Gate that provides access to the Forum, the center of the city's political and economic life. The area is dominated by the Temple of Jupiter, built around 250 BC, and the Basilica, Pompeii's most impressive public building, used at the time both as a court house and as a place for commercial dealings.
The Street of Abundance is the lower decumanus of Pompeii. Along it are many of the most beautiful houses in the city, some on two floors, belonging to the rich Pompeian bourgeoisie, with many colorful decorations which you can photograph.
You will see the House of the Ancient Hunt, the original layout of which dates back to the mid-2nd century BC, with its refined frescoed pictorial decorations, and the House of the Faun, a sizeable, noble private residence covering an area of 3000 square meters.
But Pompeii is more than just ruins, it is also a craft center, particularly for coral. Find out what cameos are.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.