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Pompeii & Naples Archaeological Museum Shore ExcursionThis Naples shore trip is a must for die-hard fans of Roman Antiquity. You explore the famous Archaeological Museum of Naples and also the ancient ruins at the site of Pompeii. After meeting your guide you travel through the large, bustling city of Naples to the museum, which is often mentioned among the most important archaeological museums in Europe. Your professional guide will help bring the treasures alive. You will see the Alexander Mosaic, a monumental floor mosaic from Pompeii's House of the Faun depicting Alexander the Great's battle with Darius III, along with the Farnese Collection of colossal Roman sculptures and other artifacts excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Next you visit Pompeii where your guide will lead you through the site explaining in detail the events that took place here. Pompeii was once a major port, as well as a center of wealth and politics. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the city was almost instantly buried beneath 30 feet of volcanic ash and cinder. A huge part of the bay was also filled in with debris during the disaster, leaving the ruined metropolis some distance from today's shoreline. This ancient site is perhaps the most famous archaeological excavation in the world. Buried for 1,700 years, the town has been resurrected and presents a clear picture of daily life in ancient Roman times. At the height of its influence, 20,000 people lived in Pompeii, and it is estimated that 2,000 of them perished instantly when volcanic ash rained down on the city. At the end of the tour at Pompeii you return to Naples. Please note - This tour is not available on Tuesdays, when the Archaeological Museum is closed. Due to the amount of walking involved at both the museum and the Pompeii site, this tour is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs. Please contact us if you have mobility concerns so we can discuss alternatives.
What's IncludedIncluded- Pick up from Hotel or Port of Naples
- Private English Speaking Licensed Guide
- Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
- Included Interior Visits- Archaeological Museum, Pompeii
- This tour is not available on Tuesdays (museum is closed)
Not Included- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
- Personal shopping
Tour TimingAll times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests. 1 15 Minutes Drive to Archeological Museum 2 1.5 Hours Visit Archeological Museum 3 45 Minutes Drive to Pompeii 4 5
ResourcesPort of Naples - Autorita di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Centrale. Naples cruise terminal authority, hydrofoil to Capri departs from the adjacent Molo Beverello terminal Official Website Pompeii Archaeological Park - Official Site. Official ticketing and visitor info for the Pompeii excavations Official Website Most Popular Tours from Naples Shore ExcursionsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhy is this tour not available on Tuesdays? The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is closed on Tuesdays, so this tour cannot run that day since the museum visit is a core part of the itinera How is this different from your other Pompeii tours? This is the shortest of our Pompeii tours at 5.5 hours, and the only one with a licensed guide accompanying you inside both the museum and the Pompeii site itself, rather than exploring independently or with an audio guide. What is the Alexander Mosaic, and why is it significant? The Alexander Mosaic is a monumental floor mosaic originally from the House of the Faun in Pompeii, made of millions of tiny tesserae and depicting Alexander the Great confronting the Persian king Darius III at the Battle of Issus. It is considered one of the finest surviving examples of ancient mosaic art and is now displayed in the Archaeological Museum. How did the Farnese Collection end up in a Naples museum? The collection was assembled by the powerful Farnese family beginning with Alexander Farnese, who became Pope Paul III in 1534. It passed by inheritance to Charles III of Bourbon, king of Naples, through his mother Elisabetta Farnese, and was transferred to Naples in 1777, where it became a cornerstone of the museum's collection. Also Available in Italy- Sorrento and Pompeii - prefer a relaxed morning in the seaside town of Sorrento over a museum visit, this tour pairs Sorrento with an afternoon at Pompeii instead
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Review Location- Naples 
