Herculaneum and Sorrento - from Praiano

Tour program

Tour program

Departure from the Hotel by GT Bus to Herculaneum, a residential town buried in ashes by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 a.D. Guided visit to the archaeological excavations. Herculaneum was destroyed along with Pompeii in 79 AD, and was rediscovered in 1709. Il was e residential town without Pompeii’s commercial importance, surrounded by the villas of wealthy Romans.When the catastrophe of 79 AD occurred, Herculaneum was buried by a torrent of mud that hardened into a sof tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the wooden parts of houses and household objects which can b eseen today. A large portion of old Herculaneum is still buried under the modern town and even today excavations are going on to discover what treasures lie buried under the rock. After the visit departure to Sorrento. Free time for lunch. Visit of Sorrento town centre: in the lanes of the old city centre, still untouched in spite of the progress and mass tourism, have survived churches and ancient monasteries, keepers of valuable memories. Centuries old palaces and Durazzo portals evidence the splendour of the noble families of Sorrento. Via S. Cesareo, the lively “decumanus”, is the beating heart of the town, with its many-colored shops, where tourists from every part of the world crowd. But the real architectonic jewel of the town is the fourteenth century Cloister of San Francesco, with crossed tuff arches of Arabian derivation, where the traditional concerts of the “Estate Musicale Sorrentina” take place. Departure to Amalfi  driving along the untamed beauty of the Amalfi Coast, through the picturesque villages of Conca dei Marini, Furore and Praiano. Photo stop at the famous Belvedere in Positano. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

DEPARTURE: Praiano

Praiano main pick up point: Bar del Sole 7.25 am   SUPPLEMENT EURO 12.00 PER PERSON RETURN

IMPORTANT ADVICE / VOUCHER INSTRUCTIONS:
Please be at the departure point at least 5 minutes prior to the pick-up time.
Please find below a list of things we would suggest taking with you:
– Flat comfortable shoes for walking;
– Sun cream, bottle of water, umbrella and/or jumper;
– Camera;
– Money for extras, optional meals and entrance fees (not included);
– Passports in order to get free admittance to State Museums / Excavations (see below)
Clients under 18 are entitled to free admission to State archaeological sites and museums upon production of a valid identity document. From 18 to 25 years upon production of a valid identity document 50% discount on entrance fees. No discounts for Seniors over 65.
On the first Sunday of each month: Free admission to all state sites and museums.

DURATION: FULL DAY (8 HOURS APPROX) 
OPERATIVE DAYS: TUESDAY 
NOT AVAILABLE ON: 2ND JUNE – 15TH AUGUST – 16TH AUGUST FOR BANK HOLIDAYS 
MIN. GROUP SIZE: 15 PAX 
MAX GROUP SIZE: 52 PAX

PRICE LIST FROM PRAIANO: 
ADULTS  EURO 42,00 PER PERSON + PICK UP SUPPLEMENT EURO 12.00 P.P. RETURN
INFANT UP TO 2 YRS FREE OF CHARGE with no seat assignment 
CHILD 2-12 YRS EURO 30,00 PER PERSON + PICK UP SUPPLEMENT EURO 12.00 P.P. RETURN

The price includes: Full Day GT bus + English speaking guide + headphones inside ruins with live commentary 

NOT INCLUDED: Entrance fees; meals & personal shopping; tips 

ENTRANCE FEES: To be paid locally.