Day trip

From Rome: Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train

4.8  / 531 reviews
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Day trip
From Rome: Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train
4.8  / 531 reviews

Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day on this tour from Rome that includes fast train and shared minivan transportation. Visit two famous archaeological sites with an archaeologist.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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A – United States

Great day trip, would highly recommend! To see both Pompeii and Herculaneum was such a cool experience:)

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A – United States
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Jessica – United Kingdom

This trip was excellent. Our tour guide was great. The high speed train was 100% the right choice. Doing this trip on the coach would have taken so much longer. We were back in time to go out for a great meal In Rome which would not have been possible if we had got the coach.

J
Jessica – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Roma Termini

  • Train

    (70 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pompeii

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Pompeii

    Free time (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archaeological Site of Herculaneum

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Transfer

    (70 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Roma Termini

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See the key buildings in both sites
  • Learn the story of the Roman city and the people buried by the Vesuvius eruption
  • Pick up insights from your archeologist guide
  • Marvel at plaster casts of animals and people who died in Pompeii

Full description

Catch a fast train with your pre-booked tickets from Rome to Naples and enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum in a small group. Escape the hustle and bustle of the Italian capital for the day. Meet your guide upon arrival at Naples central station. Take a short drive by comfortable minivan from Naples to Pompeii. Visit the highlights of Pompeii with your archaeologist guide including the newly-opened houses, the plaster casts of victims, the brothel, and much more. Enjoy some free time for shopping or for lunch. Set off on a quick transfer to Herculaneum by minivan for a two-hour visit of the site. Discover the ruins and other archeological highlights; stop at the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and at the beach where hundred of skeletons are preserved. Relax on a minivan transfer back to Naples central station to catch a fast train back to Rome. Trains from Rome are comfortable and high-speed, reaching Naples in just 70 minutes.

Includes

  • Guided tours with an archaeologist in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Pompei Express' and Herculaneum entrance ticket
  • Roundtrip fast-train tickets from Rome to Naples
  • Transportation from Naples train station to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and back by van or minibus
  • Headsets for all participants
  • Meals
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station. Upon arrival, meet us at 9.20am in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the guide holding an ASKOS TOURS sign.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • High-heeled shoes

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • This tour requires about one mile of walking in Pompeii, and a half mile of walking in Herculaneum

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomOctober 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Superb! Obtaining the train tickets took a big of time and effort, but worked out in the end. The train journey was excellent. Comfortable, efficient, a pleasure and quick. It clearly made the trip possible from Rome. The tour was simply amazing. Apart from the issue with the bus and delay from Herculaneum, the day passed by without a hitch. Our guide, Michele Lamberti, was a prodigious guide. A real character and extremely knowledgeable. He brought alive daily life in both Roman settlements. He added so much value to the day. No wonder there are many positive reviews about him online going back years. The day was a real joy, very well organised. Thank you!
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A – United StatesNovember 29, 2024  – Verified booking
Great day trip, would highly recommend! To see both Pompeii and Herculaneum was such a cool experience:)
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Jessica – United KingdomOctober 13, 2024  – Verified booking
This trip was excellent. Our tour guide was great. The high speed train was 100% the right choice. Doing this trip on the coach would have taken so much longer. We were back in time to go out for a great meal In Rome which would not have been possible if we had got the coach.
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Product ID: 42635

Activity provider:Askos Tours

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