Rome Day Trip to Pompeii: 2.5-hour drive to Pompei in air-conditioned vehicle

Rome Day Trip to Pompeii

2.5-hour drive to Pompei in air-conditioned vehicle. 2 hours at the Pompei ruins, optional private guide

Pompeii Day Trip from Rome – Private Chauffeur-driven Tour to Pompeii Ruins

The tour will begin with your private driver at your hotel in Rome with a luxury sedan car or van, and after 3 hours of travel you will arrive at the most fascinating archaeological site in Europe: the ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was buried under the ashes of Vesuvius more than 2,000 years ago in one of the most violent natural disasters in human history.

Upon arriving in Pompeii, you will begin a 3-hour walking tour. This will be an incredible and unique experience with all your family and traveling friends. You will follow a path that winds through the city’s most important monuments. The local guide (optional) will give you the most interesting information about Pompeii and will show you the most important places such as the thermal baths, the frescoes of the Lupanare brothel, the Macellum with its “tabernae”, famous workshops located in the shopping streets, the Basilica and the House of the Faun.

What to see in Pompeii?

As we mentioned, Pompeii is not a single attraction, but an archaeological site made up of several monuments and buildings.

It is clear that each ruin of the ancient city is fundamental in revealing a particularity of the Roman way of life. However, there are some attractions that stand out and that you cannot miss during your visit to Pompeii.

So that you don’t miss the opportunity to visit the most important attractions, discover some of the main points of Pompeii below:

Faun’s House
The House of the Faun is one of the largest houses in all of Pompeii, occupying approximately 3000m². However, it is not only the size of the building that makes it one of Pompeii’s main attractions, but also its decorative details.

Built in the 2nd century BC, the building is decorated with marble mosaics and columns with capitals, revealing that the house was once the residence of a luxurious and very rich family.

Big Theater
The so-called “Big Theater” is a semicircular Greek-style amphitheater, with a capacity for five thousand spectators, used for various shows from Ancient Rome.

Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most famous buildings in Pompeii and is located in the Forum. In Roman times, it was one of the city’s main temples.

Temple of Apollo in Pompeii
The Temple of Apollo is one of the main attractions in Pompeii
Built in 120 BC, the temple was dedicated to the god Apollo, one of Pompeii’s protective gods.

Temple of Jupiter
The Temple of Jupiter, located in the northern part of the Pompeii Forum, is a majestic structure that offers a breathtaking view of Mount Vesuvius.

In Roman times, the temple was dedicated to the worship of Jupiter, the father of all gods.

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Village of Mysteries
The Villa of Mysteries is a building from the 2nd century BC, well known for housing one of the largest and best preserved frescoes in Pompeii.

The fresco in question occupies three walls and depicts an enigmatic ritual that involves the participation of women and mysterious figures, such as fauns.

Basilica
In Roman times, the Basilica was the most imposing building in Pompeii. With 1500m² in size, the Basilica is, even today, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the park.

Contrary to what one might believe due to the name of the building, the building was used for legal and not religious activities.

Temple of Venus
The Temple of Venus is a prominent site in Pompeii, with its ruined columns that are heirs of its former grandeur.

The building began construction in the 1st century BC and was dedicated to the worship of the goddess Venus, one of the deities venerated in Pompeii.

After the tour, you will have free time to taste delicious local food.

At the end of the day, the tour will end with transfer back to your hotel in Rome or another desired location.

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BOOKING – DAY TRIP FROM ROME TO POMPEII

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Rome Day Trip to Pompeii: 2.5-hour drive to Pompei in air-conditioned vehicle