Meeting point and pick up at the pier, in about half-an-hour drive you will reach the outskirts of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius on the background, until you'reach the ancient city of Pompeii, which is one of the most famous excavations in the world. Here your licensed Tour Guide will accompany you for about 2 hours back into the time, where you will experience life as it was lived in 79 AD.
Once a thriving empire 1,900 years ago, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone covered the city. As you enter Pompeii , a short walk takes you to the city's hub, the Forum. Surrounded by lavish temples and porticoes, your tourguide will help you to grasp the lifestyle of the inhabitants. ;you'll be guided into houses and shops, theaters and Baths admiring fresco paintings, mosaic floors and inscriptions. See the streets with raised pavements on both side and the stepping-stones that ensured pedestrians a safe crossing at intersections.
After the walking tour and some free time for shopping return back to the ship.