In a nutshell

Walk through the perfectly preserved streets of Herculaneum and discover an ancient Roman city left intact under Vesuvius’ ash. Among mosaics, frescoed villas and ancient shops, relive the daily life of the inhabitants of 79 AD, frozen in time by the eruption. End your journey among the skilled hands of local artisans who patiently turn coral and shells into precious cameos.

Main stops

Herculaneum
Cameo workshop

The programme

Herculaneum was the place chosen by wealthy Romans for their seaside villas. However, after Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it became one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the world. Mud and lava flows covered and, to some extent, preserved the city exactly as it was on its last day.
Travel back in time with your guide to the streets of the ancient city: houses, marble statues, mosaics and frescoes that have remained intact for almost 2000 years are there for you to see.
End the day on a high admiring an ancient art guarded by Neapolitan artisans: cameo-making. You'll see them at work in their studio, engraving shells and coral before your eyes to create wonderful pieces of jewelry.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.